Make the starting point part of the note
A repetition count tells you how many times something happened, but not where each attempt began. If your instructor has specified a starting position or reset, include that in the workout note. Do not replace their guidance with a rule from a short clip. The useful question is whether you can describe the task you were actually assigned.
Separate a reset from a rest break
A reset returns you to the agreed starting setup. A rest break is time set aside between efforts. They may both involve stopping, but they are not the same instruction. Ask your coach to clarify the difference for the exercise you are doing, especially when a written plan uses a shorthand you do not recognize.
Keep the record honest
If the setup changed during a set, write that down rather than counting every repetition as identical. This is not an invitation to chase a perfect-looking video or add extra repetitions as punishment. It is a way to make your next coaching conversation more specific. A short note about the start can explain a session better than a larger number beside the exercise name. Clear records support clear questions; they do not need to become a competition of their own.
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