# Hatch Squat Program — Advanced Squat Workout

> Automated weight calculation and tracking for the 12-week Hatch Squat Program. (iPhone/iPad app by David Bai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-squat-program/id1301427885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Bai](https://appshunter.io/developer/609405595)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 222 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-squat-program/id1301427885/reviews.md

## What is Hatch Squat Program?

Hatch is the number one app for calculating, tracking , and logging your Hatch Squat Program workouts. 

Stop using old school spreadsheets and print out. This app will automatically calculate the weights at specific reps and sets that you should use based on the 12 week Hatch Squat program. Easily keep track of your workouts each week for both the back and front squat portions. 

This program was originally created by Olympic weightlifting coach Gayle Hatch and has been proven to add some serious weight to your squat.

## Key features

- Automated weight calculation
- Workout tracking
- Rep and set logging
- 12-week program adherence
- Back and front squat tracking

## Chart rankings

- #191 in Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hatch-squat-program/id1301427885/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wrong sets and reps

*2025-05-30, version 1.2*

Doesnt give the correct sets and reps for the front squat.  Should be mostly sets of 5 for the FS, but instead it gives the same rep and percentage as the back squat.  Dont use this app

### 1/5 — Terrible not even hatch

*2025-05-14, version 1.2*

The rep scheme is wrong for the front squats… so not even hatch

### 1/5 — Not correct

*2024-04-12, version 1.2*

The front squat reps are wrong. Do not purchase this!! I wish I had read the reviews before I hastily purchased this

### 5/5 — Worked for me

*2024-03-12, version 1.2*

Unfamiliar with the “correct” vs “incorrect” rep scheme everyone is whining about, but I did what it said and got a 15# PR front squat and 25# PR back squat over 12 weeks. 
I’ll be doing more rounds of the 12 week program for sure using my new weights.

### 4/5 — Comments section

*2024-02-20, version 1.2*

Great tracking app but would be useful to have a comments section for each day to track any missed lifts/feel for the day.

### 1/5 — Front squats not calculated correctly

*2023-01-07, version 1.2*

Crazy why this isn’t fixed already

### 3/5 — Different weights

*2021-12-28, version 1.2*

The hatch squat weights online is different to the app…might be 1kg -4kg difference. But that’s a big difference when it’s near your 1RM

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2021-10-07, version 1.2*

I rarely write reviews but man, the program is so not accurate. I bought it for convenience, but I might as well have printed out the pdf. Front squats are off and after week 8 it stopped working.

### 1/5 — Incorrect front squats

*2021-02-09, version 1.2*

Wish I’d read reviews before downloading. The front squats are wrong. Careless mistake that has been called out for years. Developer doesn’t care. Don’t download.

### 1/5 — It’s not the right rep scheme

*2021-01-04, version 1.2*

Don’t use this if you want to true rep scheme

## Frequently asked questions about Hatch Squat Program

### What is the Hatch Squat Program app?

This app is designed to help you follow the 12-week Hatch Squat Program. It automatically calculates the specific weights you should use for each rep and set, eliminating the need for manual calculations or spreadsheets.

### How does the app track my workouts?

You can easily log your workouts each week within the app. It keeps track of your progress for both the back squat and front squat portions of the program, allowing you to monitor your development over the 12 weeks.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not appear to have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is ideal for weightlifters and strength training enthusiasts who are specifically following or looking to follow the Hatch Squat Program, originally created by Olympic weightlifting coach Gayle Hatch.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-06-16

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2017-11-30

Minor UI improvements

### 1.0 — 2017-10-27

No release notes.

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