# Sheiko - Workout Routines — Strength Training for Athletes

> Official Sheiko strength training system with 51 cycles for athletes. (iPhone/iPad app by Robert Frederick.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-workout-routines/id807352223 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert Frederick](https://appshunter.io/developer/504858274)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: $19.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 147 App Store ratings · 83 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 189 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian
- Released: 2014-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-workout-routines/id807352223/reviews.md

## What is Sheiko?

- OFFICIAL SHEIKO TRAINING APP

Is this you? You know how to do a squat, bench, and deadlift, you have been lifting for at least 3 months and you want to get much, much stronger. If so, this app is for you. 

Simply the best strength training system in the world from the man responsible for more gold medals than anyone else around. Enough said. 

- HIGHLIGHTS

* Bench Specialization programs (in-app purchases)
* Bar Tracking and Analysis
* 51 training cycles
* Training programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
* demonstration videos for the main and supplemental lifts
* plenty of progress charts
* easily customizable
* intra-workout note taking
* complete history view with export

Sheiko also supports sharing workout data with the Apple Health app. 

The app includes 51 training cycles designed for all skill levels ranging from total beginners to advanced athletes. What's more, they are all completely flexible and easily modified for your own needs. Excel is nice but this is far easier. Confused about one of the exercises? Watch the video. Need more help? Come visit the forum. We've got you taken care of. Now let's get started!

## Key features

- 51 training cycles
- Bench specialization programs
- Bar tracking and analysis
- Demonstration videos for lifts
- Progress charts
- Customizable routines
- Intra-workout note taking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $19.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bench Program Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Three Day Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Bench Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Squat Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |
| Emphasis Programs Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Deadlift Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sheiko?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💪 Effective programming for strength gains
- 👍 Well-structured workouts
- 📱 Convenient app for tracking
- ✅ Works as intended for many users
- 💯 Science-based programming
- 🌟 Detailed and comprehensive
- 💡 Useful video links for movements
- 💰 Good value for the price
- 🚀 Progress tracking and monitoring
- 👍 Easy to use once learned
- 🎯 Tailored for powerlifting
- ✨ Motivates users effectively

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💸 Not worth the money for some
- 🤷 Confusing interface for new users
- ❌ Lost purchases and data
- 🔒 Password reset issues
- ⏳ Long workout times
- 📉 Inconsistent performance
- 🚫 Lack of explanation for use
- 🪲 Date functionality broken
- ⚠️ Unresponsive support
- 🚫 No iPad functionality
- 🌐 Partial Russian localization
- 🤔 Unclear exercise descriptions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Videos not viewable (private on YouTube)
- App not opening after update
- Lost all purchases
- Cannot access purchased programs
- Password reset emails not received
- App crashes upon opening
- Date functionality broken
- Blank selection screen
- Workout history deleted
- Input weights resetting
- App won't stay open
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Front squats don't change percentages
- Cannot change 1RM on front squats
- App crashes back to dock
- Restore from cloud backup fails
- App constantly crashes
- Cannot log back in after reinstalling
- App starts user over at week 1/workout 1
- Bar path tracker is finicky
- Cannot look ahead at program without changing workout day
- Scrolling back to top while entering RIR
- Does not always save weights/notes for auxiliary exercises
- App won't allow 'no' click to view program, forces save
- App crashes frequently
- Cannot adjust numbers easily
- App not loading on iPhone 7+ running iOS 11.2.2

**Most requested features**

- Add programs for bench press
- Add programs for deadlifts
- Ability to see week/month ahead workouts
- Option to print workouts
- Retest maxes after cycle completion
- Estimate 1RMs from rep maxes
- Add RPE for assistance movements
- More direction for assistance movements
- Ability to add custom programs
- Support for 5+ day per week training
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Full Russian localization
- Improve iPad functionality
- Cloud backup restoration fix

## Recent user reviews (10 of 83)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-workout-routines/id807352223/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Videos

*2024-05-01*

Die app ist super. Die Videeos kann ich jedoch nicht sehen, da sie auf privat sind bei youtube.

### 1/5 — Auf Russisch

*2024-01-07*

Die Anmeldung konnte ich dank Google Translate noch durchführen, aber dann habe ich keinen Button oder Einstellung gefunden, um auf Englisch umzuschalten.

**Developer response:** You can adjust your language preferences is iOS settings. Reorder your list so that English comes before Russian.

### 2/5 — Not sure if this app is even updated

*2022-09-28, version 3.0.0*

I had not used this app for a year do to injury. I just opened the app to learn I have lost all my purchases I made. I bought all of the specialty programs and the app is not showing them. This is very frustrating as I paid good money and no one is responding.

Just did the most recent update and now it’s not opening.

**Developer response:** Sorry about that. Please check the latest update and go to the Dashboard and click the settings button on the top right. You can restore all your purchases there and you should be good to go from there. If you have any further problems you can also send me an email from that same page.

### 1/5 — Loved the app but can’t access purchases

*2022-03-13*

Had to get a new phone and don’t remember my password. Tried resetting my password multiple times and don’t get an email. I had also purchased some of the focused workouts but cannot access them now.

**Developer response:** Please check the latest update. If you previously used Facebook to login you can create a new account and login that way since Facebook has been removed from the app. You'll be able to restore all your purchases as those go through your Apple user account instead. If you have any further issues, send me an email through the app and I'll be happy to help.

### 1/5 — App has bugs

*2021-10-28*

Tried to reset the app after purchasing a 10.7 dollar program from the bench program 

I don’t have access to it after I deleted and reinstalled the program it says to buy it again. 

I need to my refund

**Developer response:** Sorry about that and I agree a refund is in order. Please check the latest update and restore your purchases by going to the Dashboard and clicking the settings icon on the top right.

### 5/5 — This app gave me gains

*2021-09-13*

It works as long as your consistent, doing the daily workout for increasing my overall lifts took me 1h45-2h to complete. My squat deadlift and bench increasing surprisingly more then I ever would have thought.

### 5/5 — Works great.

*2021-06-26*

The app works great and is very useful.

### 3/5 — Used to be a great app

*2021-01-25*

So I’ve been using this app since 2018. It has worked flawlessly until 2020. Sometime last year the date functionality broke. I stopped doing Sheiko last year so I’m not sure when exactly this happened. 

The date issues causes some issues in not allowing you to select the date when you finish a workout. This issue carries over into other selection areas as well only giving a blank selection screen and no means of resolving. Thus many of your workouts will not have the correct date or exercises.

Overall 3/5 stars. Anyone reading this do not purchase in current state until developers fix the issues.

**Developer response:** The date issue has been fixed in the latest update. Thanks for letting us know.

### 2/5 — Love the app but there’s an annoying bug

*2020-09-23*

This app would be a 5 star if the date display wasn’t broken for your workout. I can provide screenshots if developer contacts me somehow (don’t know how to report bugs). Don’t get me wrong the workout portion of it works as intended the issue is when your finishing logging and putting which day you completed the workout. I will edit my review once fixed.

**Developer response:** I found it, thanks. It's fixed in the latest update. The app settings page has a link for sending me an email. Let me know if you have any further issues to report.

### 1/5 — Why is this app even a thing?

*2020-08-05*

You can get all these routines online for free. This app is so unorganized, and such overkill. I have no idea why so many people gave this a 5 star review. I feel like I just got robbed of $13.

**Developer response:** Yes, I agree the app was previously a bit cluttered with functionality. I'm happy to let you know the app has been simplified in the latest release, without loss of function. As for why someone would pay for this app, it's a small price to pay for the convenience of not having to use spreadsheets on your phone while working out. That's no fun. Just think of it like buying me a cup of coffee. Plus, you get a nice Apple Watch app so you can even leave your phone in your locker and focus on lifting.

## Frequently asked questions about Sheiko

### What is the Sheiko workout app?

The Sheiko app is the official platform for the renowned Sheiko strength training system, designed to help athletes significantly increase their strength. It offers 51 distinct training cycles suitable for beginners to advanced lifters, along with tools for tracking progress and analyzing performance.

### What are the key features of the Sheiko app?

Key features include 51 training cycles, bench specialization programs available via in-app purchase, bar tracking and analysis, demonstration videos for exercises, progress charts, customizable routines, and the ability to take intra-workout notes. It also supports exporting training history and sharing data with Apple Health.

### How much does the Sheiko app cost?

The app itself is free to download and use, offering a substantial amount of content. However, specialized programs like Bench Specialization are available as in-app purchases, allowing users to enhance their training options.

### Who is the Sheiko app designed for?

This app is specifically for individuals who have been lifting for at least three months and are committed to getting much stronger. It caters to a range of skill levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, looking to follow a structured and effective strength training methodology.

### Can I customize my workouts in the Sheiko app?

Yes, the training programs within the Sheiko app are designed to be easily customizable. You can modify the 51 available training cycles to better suit your individual needs and goals, making it a flexible tool for your strength development journey.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.4 — 2026-05-14

Back to life! Sorry for being out of action for a while but help has arrived and we got it working again. Let us know if there's anything we missed.

### 3.0.3 — 2023-02-07

Fixed a problem with the calendar not showing 2023.

### 3.0.2 — 2022-09-30

This version fixes a bug preventing iPad users from opening the app.

### 3.0.1 — 2022-09-29

This version fixes a French language bug. If you find any other issues with the app please report them via email feedback found on the settings page.

### 3.0.0 — 2022-09-28

Version 3.0 fixes outstanding bugs and improves the UI. If you have any problems with the app please report them through the app so they can be fixed as quickly as possible.

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## More apps by Robert Frederick

- [Strongur: Back to Basics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strongur-back-to-basics/id504858271)
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- [Sheiko Gold: Powerlifting AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-gold-powerlifting-ai/id1475890027)

All apps by Robert Frederick: https://appshunter.io/developer/504858274

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