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The thing that's kept me lifting for 5 years
I'm a petite woman and there was a point long ago where the weight rooms at the gym seemed intimidating so I would stick to cardio. I've been using Stronglifts for the past 5 years and it's been such a core part of my lifting routine and helped me feel comfortable and supported when I first started.
Mehdi, the creator of this app, is also super frigging awesome and is quick to respond to all of my feedback every time I email their support. You can tell he reads through *everything* and really cares about creating a good experience and helping people build their best self. What's more is the app had improved constantly over the 5 years I've used it. It's never at a standstill.
10/10 would recommend.Show lessleggomyeggroll
Do it for yourself
A superficial view of this program would be one of ignorance, as it goes deeper than pure muscle gain. The 5x5 not only strengthens your body, but if you follow through, it promises to strengthen your mind as well. While this sounds cliché, the amount of time it takes just to get to a 100 pound squat will definitely test your patience. When was the last time you’ve made a year-long commitment to something not involving love? Sticking with this program gives you the drive to continue to look forward in life and expand upon your other goals farther than next week, month, year, etc. to the point where your main focus is to be a better you, no matter the timescale. If I’ve learned this only three weeks in, imagine what you can learn about yourself in three months. So do yourself a favor, and commit to your future.Show lessPBKnuckleSandwich
Great app
Simple and easy to use app for a simple no nonsense lifting program. Note: I bought the power pack, so everything is unlocked for me. Edit: After using this app for over 1 year: I have been using this app in tandem with some cardio work on the off days and I don't make massive gains progress, but I am happy with the results. When people ask me what routine I'm on, this is the app I recommend. It's is simple in execution and yet you can customize your accessory work to meet your personal goals in addition to building strength. Oly lifts, bodybuilding focus, any exercise you want to add can be made to work in the custom assistant exercise settings. Even with my running/rowing cardio I have had some impressive gains in strength over the last year.Show lessNewt pilfering
Great for those that need help working out
This app is great for those that need extra help working out. I’m 35 years old and was very athletic when I was younger. I was so athletic that working out came naturally and I didn’t have to pay attention to what I was doing. Now I’m an adult and my body doesn’t exercise it’s for me. I also don’t remember what I did when I was younger. A friend told me about this app and it’s great! Better than most personal workout instructors. When life keeps me from working out the app notices and lowers my weight so I don’t injure myself! I have a coworker that has a personal workout instructor and they don’t do that when they notice they haven’t worked out a particular muscle group! I stared with the free version and upgraded just to send them money to show how much o appreciate this app.Show lessOkieFireMan
51 Female
I just finished my first 5x5. I made a resolution to get back into a workout schedule when I turn 50 then the pandemic hit. Depression sets in and everything feels impossible. I found this last night on the Internet and was really encouraged by the simplicity and the honesty of Mehdi’s words. I think I was setting expectations too high making it too easy to fall short. I’ve always been slender and in good shape with pretty good muscle tone, but I mean let’s be honest I said how old I was in the title. I started working out when I was 15 years old and I have had an active lifestyle whether in the gym or other sports and activities. I hope this is something that I can stick to I’m really looking forward to it.Show lessSharBear70
Hands down the best value fitness subscription
I don’t really need the subscription features. I like the plate calculator and the warmup sets, but I could get along fine without them. I pay the subscription because this app has continually gotten better the entire time I’ve been using it with new features constantly being added.
The Apple Watch integration has greatly improved with the latest update. I had a problem with the Watch app on the old version, and the developer was very responsive. The latest update fixed my problem and added new features.
Look at the other fitness apps and compare the subscriptions. The value you get for the Stronglifts subscription exceeds the others by far.Show lessTNITEAATA
Just keeps getting better
I’ve been on and off this app for years - I often will break to go do 6 months of CrossFit or some other different program. Every time I revisit this app, I’m always impressed with the improvements the team has made. Apple Watch support is a game changer, and the library of movements is so vast now that you can customize your programs about as much as you could hope for. It would be cool to have some more pre-built programs for intermediate and advanced lifters, but until that happens customization is easy enough that you can find any program online and build it in the app. The interface is hands down the best I’ve seen, and the app is all about progressive overload which is the best way to get those sweet gains. Looking forward to seeing the results from my next 12-week cycle. A+++Show lessKieferds072591
Motivating and adaptable workout app!
My experience with many workout apps is that they lack customization and have a one-size-fits-all approach. When my husband and I originally used the StrongLifts app two years ago, the app was helpful for me as a new lifter.
After a hiatus, we are using the app again, and it has several new features that enhance its adaptability, making it even easier and better to use in my opinion. :)
New feature request for the developer: now that I’m more aware of how I lift/how my body responds to lifting, I’m noticing some trends that correlate to my menstruation cycle. Can you add a feature that allows for loading/deloading based on a cycle to optimize training for all the menstruating individuals that use the app? This is a weightlifting issue that is often discussed in women’s groups and the StrongLifts 5x5 for women FaceBook group. (: Thanks for considering the idea and for continued updates to the app!Show lessa mom 29
Developer Response
Thanks for the review. Please email us with more info re the feature request - support@stronglifts.comNever been more frustrated with an app
I have been using this app since 2016 with great success. However, I now have the pro version that lets you create custom workouts which I was very excited about. I created a custom 5 day workout plan and use it 5 days per week. This app requires every. single. ounce. of patience I have just to continue using it. The fact that I paid for this horrendous experience is mind boggling. The app freezes and crashes about a dozen times each workout. It doesn’t let me change anything during a workout (number of reps/sets, weight, etc) without freezing and/or crashing. The “finish” workout button does nothing besides freeze the app. The “contact us” feature in the app doesn’t even work. It’s pathetic. I really really want the app to work because it has all my lifting history data in it but my patience is wearing extremely thin. I just wish I could speak to someone in a customer service type role that could explain to me why this is happening.Show less___________LD_____________
Excellent App! And customizable!
I have been active in the weight room and part of a training program before. Mostly in HS and college. And since then I have had trouble keeping track of my workouts, where to start, how to progress, etc. This app has completely taken care of all of that. It allows me to completely customize several workouts through which I rotate. I can also make and add custom workout exercises. If you are at all apprehensive about this app, please just try it. And if you think you can do more with the app- buy a subscription. I bought a 1-year subscription, to try it out. It has kept me on track, motivated, and accountable to my routine. I began with the bar and have slowly progressed to some serious weights. This app will provide you with everything except getting you into the gym, but by tracking your progress it sure helps.Show lessCd3po
