# 5x5 Workout - Madcow & Reg Park — Calculate & Log 5x5 Workouts

> Automated 5x5 powerlifting routine calculator and tracker. (iPhone/iPad app by Charles Vanderhoff.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5x5-workout-madcow-and-reg-park/id1011004314 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Charles Vanderhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/950621709)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 45 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5x5-workout-madcow-and-reg-park/id1011004314/reviews.md

## What is 5x5 Workout?

The easiest way to track and automatically calculate your 5x5 powerlifting routines.

Simply choose which 5x5 (five by five) routine you want to follow and begin lifting! Your entire routine will be easily viewable and you can look back at your stats in a quick glance. You will not have to look at another percentage or weight chart again! Lose the spreadsheets! Take the planning out of your training so you can focus on lifting!

The lifts can be setup to automatically calculated based on how you lift and your body's own unique fitness level. Customize the programs as little or a much as you want. Stick with the most common 5x5 routines, or create your own unique program to follow directly in the app!

FREE FEATURES
- Automatically increase the weight for your lifts each new training day or week
- Explore an exercise database of over 1,000 exercies
- Quickly view exercise demo videos
- Customize your training days with unique lifts and stretches
- Keep track of your scores. Your one rep max is automatically calculated for each set and tracked.
- Rest timer so you know how long to reset between sets
- Choose your units - kg or lbs
- Create your own custom lifts to do with the 5x5 program of your choice
- Switch between 5x5 programs and track all your work in one place
- See a complete history of all your workout programs. Sort by date, reps, lift type, and one rep max.
- Export your lift history
- Especially designed for powerlifters & bodybuilders

Get Even Stronger with 5x5 Pro Features
- Automatic backup & syncing between multiple devices
- Ad free
- Unlimited cycle creation
- Plate calculators

## Key features

- Automatic weight calculation
- Exercise database with demo videos
- Customizable routines
- One rep max tracking
- Rest timer
- Workout history and export

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5x5 Log Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5x5-workout-madcow-and-reg-park/id1011004314/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great App Needs updating

*2024-07-04, version 14.0.7*

I have been using this app for a very long time. Perhaps as long as it’s been around. It is a fantastic all around app for tracking exercises weights reps and progress. 

My only wish is that it supported the native text enlargement feature in iOS. The text is far too small for my aging eyes to see. Using the screen zoom magnifier is so impractical. 

Is this app still being maintained? Is this something that can be accommodated? 

Love your app!

### 2/5 — Mondays aren’t showing up.

*2022-10-13, version 14.0.7*

So…Mondays are just not loading anymore. Cool. Glad I paid for this.

### 1/5 — Fails at its only job

*2022-08-14, version 14.0.7*

The spreadsheet for madcow is completely inaccurate and it’s not even close. Idk if I should start over the program now properly or what. This app is useless.

### 5/5 — Great program/app

*2022-06-13, version 14.0.7*

Doing the mad cow program and already feeling amaxing after week 1

### 1/5 — Vandersoft 5x5 and Reg Park

*2021-09-06, version 14.0.7*

Set up The Madcow 5x5 routine, what a waste of time, week 16 and your squatting the same weight as week 1…..sorry but this is rubbish !!!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t follow the program

*2020-10-20, version 14.0.7*

The weights and everything is messed up. Fix and I’ll change to 5*

### 1/5 — Madcow template is incorrect

*2020-04-07, version 14.0.7*

The Madcow template is terrible. The percentages are not correct and doesn’t follow the logic of an intermediate program.

### 3/5 — Link with Apple Health

*2019-01-25, version 14.0.7*

As a longtime user of StrongLifts 5X5 I wanted to add some variety to my workouts.  The app seems to be good for incorporating variations of 5x5.  I would like to see the ability to link with apple health as I generally use my Apple Watch for tracking certain data points such as workout time and calories.

### 1/5 — Autoplay ads on a workout app? Really?

*2019-01-22, version 14.0.7*

App has autoplay video ads that force stop music. These are always awful but if there was ever an app to never use them it’s a workout app where 90% of people are going to be playing music. Calculations are also broken for madcow and doesn’t track properly on the last lift of the day if you don’t complete and want to stick on the same weight for the next week.

### 4/5 — Needs iPhone X update

*2018-12-15, version 14.0.7*

Would like to see commitment to larger screens before buying full version.

## Frequently asked questions about 5x5 Workout

### What does the 5x5 Workout app do?

This app simplifies tracking and automatically calculating your 5x5 powerlifting routines. It removes the need for manual calculations and spreadsheets by automatically adjusting weights and providing exercise demonstrations.

### What are the key features of the free version?

The free version offers automatic weight increases, an exercise database with over 1,000 exercises and demo videos, customizable training days, one rep max tracking, a rest timer, unit selection (kg or lbs), and the ability to create custom lifts and view workout history.

### What are the Pro features and how much does it cost?

The Pro features include automatic backup and syncing across multiple devices, an ad-free experience, unlimited cycle creation, and plate calculators. The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases available for these Pro features.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided, the app is designed for mobile devices. Users can typically find compatibility information on the app store page for their specific operating system (iOS or Android).

### Who is this app best suited for?

This application is especially designed for powerlifters and bodybuilders who follow 5x5 training programs like Madcow or Reg Park. It helps users focus on their lifting by taking the planning and calculation out of their training.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 14.0.7 — 2017-07-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

Let us know if we can do anything to make the app better for you! Please be sure to review the app so others can find it when searching.

### 14.0.6 — 2017-07-01

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

Let us know if we can do anything to make the app better for you! Please be sure to review the app so others can find it when searching.

### 14.0.5 — 2017-05-25

- Fixing a bug that could decrease an incorrect lift weight when a set was not fully completed.
- Stability and speed improvements

Please let us know if we can do anything else to make the app better for you!

### 14.0.3 — 2017-02-06

- User interface improvements
- Bug fixes

Let us know if we can do anything to make the app better for you! Please be sure to review the app so others can find it when searching.

### 14.0.2 — 2017-01-20

- Updates

Let us know if we can do anything to make the app better for you! Please be sure to review the app so others can find it when searching.

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All apps by Charles Vanderhoff: https://appshunter.io/developer/950621709

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