# Barbell Medicine — With you from bench to bedside > Strength and fitness training templates, progress tracking, and coaching communication. (iPhone/iPad app by Barbell Medicine, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbell-medicine/id1536216161 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Barbell Medicine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536216163) - Category: Health & Fitness, Sports - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 77 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 46 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-03-14 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbell-medicine/id1536216161/reviews.md ## What is Barbell Medicine? Get the official Barbell Medicine app on iOS to get access to all of the Barbell Medicine templates and content in an easy-to-use format. Through the app, users can access all of Barbell Medicine's free training templates, like The Bridge, The Beginner Prescription, the Peaking Templates, and the Free Strongman Template along with their associated e-books. All of our other templates and associated resources are also available to improve strength, muscle size, endurance, and/or return to exercise from injury. Additionally, a 2-week free trial is available for all templates, and if you're new to training a quick questionnaire can help you determine where to start. At Barbell Medicine, we believe that data is useful for making decisions about training and health. The app lets users store and browse data from an unlimited number of sessions in your history, which will sync across your mobile devices, including: • Exercise selection, with over 1,200 built-in exercises to choose from • Weight, reps, and RPE (Rating of Perceived Exertion) • Training duration and rest periods • Maximum weight lifted for any given exercise, up to 10 reps, including 1-rep max • Exercise volume, like number of reps executed or minutes performed in a week • Fastest average pace and distance traveled for endurance-related exercises • Body weight, BMI (Body Mass Index), and waist circumference • Communicate with your Barbell Medicine coach via in-app messaging • Store your exercise videos, including uploading them to the cloud for your Barbell Medicine coach to review • Support for reorganizing your sessions, reordering movements, and cut/copy/paste of exercises Download the Barbell Medicine app today. ## Key features - Access free and premium training templates - Track exercise data (weight, reps, RPE) - Log body metrics (weight, BMI) - Store and review exercise videos - In-app messaging with coach - Unlimited session history storage ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 1-on-1 Coaching | $279.99 | per month | | Program Library annual | $119.99 | per year | | Program Library monthly | $12.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | At Home Workout | $19.99 | one-time | | Strength III | $54.99 | one-time | | Beginner Program: 2nd Generation | $62.99 | one-time | | Bodybuilding I: 2nd Generation | $62.99 | one-time | | Powerbuilding 2: 2nd Gen | $62.99 | one-time | | Low Fatigue Strength: 2nd Gen | $74.99 | one-time | | Gen Strength&Conditioning I v2 | $62.99 | one-time | | Strength I: 2nd Generation | $62.99 | one-time | | Hypertrophy I: 2nd Generation | $62.99 | one-time | | General Strength&Conditioning2 | $62.99 | one-time | | Time Crunch: 2nd Generation | $62.99 | one-time | | Low Back Pain Rehab | $62.99 | one-time | | Powerbuilding 1: 2nd Gen | $62.99 | one-time | | Push/Pull/Legs Powerbuilding | $19.99 | one-time | | Push/Pull/Legs Hypertrophy | $19.99 | one-time | | Bodybuilding II | $62.99 | one-time | | Heavy Light Medium | $44.99 | one-time | | Time Crunch + Pivot | $49.99 | one-time | | The Bridge v3.0 | $49.99 | one-time | | Endurance | $62.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 37) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbell-medicine/id1536216161/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Basic features are missing *2026-03-07, version 1.2.7* I love the Barbell Medicine programs, and was excited to try out the official app to make tracking of workouts easier. However I found that it is missing basic features like pausing workouts and managing already logged workouts, and probably others. I logged a workout with dummy data to see how the app works, only to find it impossible to delete it afterward?! Logged workouts should be fully editable to allow mistakes to be corrected. I work out at home and occasionally life happens and I have to pause my workouts for an hour or two, or sometimes longer. I need the app to reliably cater for this scenario. The Liftin app implements this perfectly, and I would love to see something similar here. Another concern of mine is that this app does not seem to be receiving regular, meaningful updates. The UI is still, after several years, very rough looking and not much thought seems to have to into the UX design like into some of the other apps in this space. I desperately want an app that makes tracking of the truly excellent BBM programs easy, but this is not it. ### 5/5 — Life changing program and great application *2024-11-01, version 1.2.0* I’ve been using the BBM for a couple years now, starting with the free beginner program then checking out the free trials of other programs and buying several (hypertrophy, powerbuilding) and since the beginning of 2024 for personal coaching. I was a coach potato (and looked like one) when I started with BBM and now I look pretty jacked and am the strongest and healthiest I’ve ever been in my life. 100/10 would recommend and check out BBM’s free podcast and seminars if you want to dive deeper! ### 3/5 — Recent bugs. But amazing overall. *2024-09-28* Not sure if it’s iOS 18 or if it’s the new screen size of the iPhone 16 pro but the app now has bugs on my new phone. The buttons on the bottom “home, history, and the button and “programs” “profile” are now skewed and unresponsive Which limits my ability to fully access everything I need on the app. When it’s fully functional it’s a 5 star app. **Developer response:** Thanks for writing in. This is a known issue with iOS 18.1 betas; iOS 18.0 is not affected. We will be releasing a workaround in the very near future, so please check back for that. ### 4/5 — Great programs. Just needs minor tweaks *2024-04-30* The programs are great. Worth the purchase. I rerun old ones all the time. The user flow doesn’t get in the way, very easy to jump into the next workout and see what’s you need to do. Also easy to look back at previous sets of an exercise, whether the exercise is part of the current template or not. Only gripe is the button and box extents are too small and should extent beyond the outline if possible. As in, I miss hit the number pad 20-50% of the time. And I will record 58 reps instead of 5 reps at RPE 8 because I miss hit the next box with my thumb. There is a next arrow for navigation (it’s also too small), but that’s not how people use phones. You touch the open box to go there. Otherwise, it’s a solid app. **Developer response:** Thanks for the positive review and for the helpful feedback! You’ll be pleased to know that we are already on track to increase the size of the keys in an upcoming release. ### 5/5 — Best app, Great programs *2024-04-20* This is hands down the best strength training app. Plenty of free programs to see if like their methods. Plenty of paid programs to keep it interesting and piling on gains for years. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for the positive review! ### 4/5 — Solid *2024-02-27* I just want to start off saying I’m a huge fan of Barbell Medicine and their mission, with an emphasis on health outcomes. The app is solid and Barbell Medicine has hands down, the best programming I’ve ever done. The RPE calculator is a really nice tool to use. With all of that being said, I would like to see a warm-up calculator, plate calculator, and rest timer. That would make the app 3 times better. I’m currently using 4 apps to do my template(BBM, a warmup calculator, a plate calculator, and a rest timer). It’d be really helpful if this was all packaged in one app. It’s taking every fiber of my being not to switch to Juggernaut AI, but I feel like Barbell Medicine has a bigger emphasis on health, and I’m not a powerlifter. Regardless of what happens I’m super grateful for Barbell Medicine! **Developer response:** Thanks Brad! Much appreciated! The features you mention are on our to-do list, we’re just busy working on other items first. ### 4/5 — iOS 17.0.3 *2023-10-20, version 1.1.1* App only launches for me when the 24-Hour Time setting is turned on.. ### 3/5 — App crashing after iOS 17.0.3 *2023-10-09* Only my iPhone 13 mini running iOS 17.0.3, the app is crashing and cannot be open when my phone is set to non 24-hour time format. And it will work again when it is set back to 24-hour format. Annoying bug, hope that can be fixed. Another thing is ALL my template purchased from the website shows in the app, but my in-app purchases don’t show up in download tab on the website. I hope that can also be fixed. Otherwise, this app offers useful resources. I hope the above issues can be addressed because the whole point of using the app is convenience. It isn’t as convenient as it can be at the moment. **Developer response:** Thanks for reporting the issue of the crash, and we're sorry to hear that it's affected your experience! We just released an update that fixes this. If the issue is still occurring, then please contact us at support@barbellmedicine.com so we can investigate further. ### 3/5 — Lots of potential *2023-09-21* When I am reason to be in the app, it’s great. Easy access to all the tools I need to effectively and efficiently run training. My biggest problem is that the app serves little utility to me unless running a BBM program (coached or template). Without the ability to create and run custom programs, I am no longer in the app (prior I was daily). I highly recommend creating the ability to self program. I’d suspect this would lead to higher user retention as well as create more conversion opportunities. For example, how cool would it be if you were to recognize a plateau and intelligently recommend a training template? There’s a gold mine of data being created with training sessions. But now you’re not getting mine since I can’t program. ### 5/5 — Great programs, great performance *2023-05-01, version 1.1.0* Really good programs that have given me better results than anything else I’ve found and they’ve fixed all the performance issues, making the app very slick to use. ## Frequently asked questions about Barbell Medicine ### What does the Barbell Medicine app do? The app provides access to Barbell Medicine's training templates and content, allowing users to improve strength, muscle size, and endurance. It also offers detailed data tracking for workouts and body metrics, and enables communication with a coach. ### What are the key features of the app? Key features include access to free and premium training templates, logging of exercise data like weight and reps, tracking body metrics, storing exercise videos for coach review, and in-app messaging with a coach. Users can also store an unlimited number of past training sessions. ### How much does the Barbell Medicine app cost? The app offers free training templates and a 2-week free trial for all other templates. Additional templates and resources are available for purchase within the app, indicating a freemium or in-app purchase model. ### What kind of data can I track with this app? You can track a wide range of data including exercise selection, weight lifted, reps performed, RPE, training duration, rest periods, maximum weight lifted (including 1-rep max), exercise volume, endurance metrics, body weight, BMI, and waist circumference. ### Who is this app designed for? This app is designed for individuals who want to improve their physical fitness, whether that's building strength, increasing muscle size, enhancing endurance, or returning to exercise after an injury. It's suitable for both beginners and experienced trainees. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-31 What's new in this build: • Deep links: tapping some barbellmedicine.com links now take you straight to the article, product, or screen it points to – including from push notifications. • Full support for iOS 27, with layout fixes for the navigation bar on smaller screens. • Fixed incorrect exercise descriptions and set generation for volume goal movements when no backoff sets are programmed. • Various minor fixes and polish. ### 1.2.9 — 2026-05-23 This update has the following changes: • Support for the new BBM Premium product • More BBM articles are now available in the app ### 1.2.8 — 2026-04-25 This update has the following new features: • Movements can be reordered in the workout editor • Movements can be cut, copied, and pasted between workouts • Movements can be reordered when starting a new workout from the Start Workout dialog • Movements can be copied from the Start Workout dialog for future pasting • All fields in an entire workout can be cleared quickly • All fields in a single movement can be cleared quickly ### 1.2.7 — 2026-03-06 Minor fix for menu button when unread messages are present ### 1.2.6 — 2026-02-19 This update has the following changes: - Support for free trials of the first two weeks of programs - Support for long-press to repeat a historical workout - Fixes for on/off state of workout button in navbar - Added icons to popover menu item choices ## Apps similar to Barbell Medicine | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [My 1 Rep Max](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-1-rep-max/id1317637753) | 4.4 (111) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Wendler Log 531](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wendler-log-531/id962162633) | 4.5 (518) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Tonal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonal/id1437460744) | 4.9 (10,420) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Medbridge GO for Patients](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medbridge-go-for-patients/id1089747982) | 4.8 (145,914) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Barbell Plate Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barbell-plate-calculator/id1468808885) | 4.8 (236) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Starting Strength (Legacy)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starting-strength-legacy/id1008697836) | 4.8 (2,534) | $14.99 | Health & Fitness | ## Related topics [barbell medicine](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/barbell-medicine) · [barbell training](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/barbell-training) · [bbm enterprise](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bbm-enterprise) · [barbell workouts and exercises](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/barbell-workouts-and-exercises) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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