hex vs Lawg

hex-forge is a hypertrophy-focused workout tracker designed for lifters who want to maximize muscle growth through intelligent programming and progressive overload. SMART TRAINING Plan your training with mesocycles - structured training blocks that progress your volume and intensity over 4-6 weeks. Choose from proven templates like Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, or build your own from scratch. TRACK WITH PRECISION Log every set with weight, reps, and RIR (Reps In Reserve). hex-forge uses your performance data to predict optimal weights for your next session, taking the guesswork out of progressive overload. EXERCISE VIDEO LIBRARY Access demonstration videos for hundreds of exercises. See proper form and technique to ensure you're getting the most out of every rep. VOLUME MANAGEMENT Understand your training volume with muscle group tracking. See weekly sets per muscle group and stay within your recoverable volume to maximize gains without overtraining. FEATURES - Mesocycle-based programming with customizable templates - RIR tracking for autoregulated training - Weight predictions based on your performance history - Exercise demonstration videos - Muscle group volume tracking - Rest timer with configurable durations - Dark mode support - HealthKit integration for workout syncing Built for lifters who take their training seriously.

Lawg is a minimalist workout log for lifters who'd rather type than tap. Write your sets in plain text, see your progress, keep your data on your device. No account. No subscription dance. No bloat. Type your workout the way you'd jot it in a notebook: bench press 3x10 60kg squat 1x8 60kg / 2x6 80kg / 3x4 100kg Lawg parses it. Tracks every set, rep, and weight. Compares against your last session. Surfaces your PRs without nagging you. —— Built for lifters who hate workout apps —— - Plain text entry — write workouts naturally, no tap-tap-tap forms - Per-set weights — for drop sets, pyramids, warmup-then-working - Progressive overload at a glance — every card shows what changed since last time - Personal records — max weight and top reps, no spreadsheets needed - Sets by muscle — tag exercises once, see your weekly muscle balance - 30 themes — light, dark, and 28 more for the picky - Daily notes — for the things sets can't capture - Private by default — everything stays on your device, no cloud, no account - Offline forever — works in the basement gym, the garage, the airplane - Export anytime — JSON for backup, PDF for sharing —— Premium (one-time purchase, no subscription) —— Unlock all themes, the muscle-balance chart, full PR history, PDF export, and unlimited daily notes for a one-time payment. No recurring fees. No tier games. Buy it once, own it forever. —— Why Lawg —— Most workout trackers turn logging into a chore. Endless menus, exercise pickers, autoplay videos, social feeds, AI coaches you didn't ask for. Lawg goes the other direction. You type, it tracks. Five seconds per set. Your data stays yours. If you've ever logged your training in Notes.app, in a notebook, in a spreadsheet — Lawg is what those wanted to be. —— What you can track —— Push pull legs splits • Upper lower routines • 5x5, StrongLifts, Starting Strength • Bodybuilding splits • Powerlifting cycles • Calisthenics and bodyweight • CrossFit-style sessions • Drop sets, supersets, pyramids, rest-pause • Custom exercises • Bodyweight movements • Progressive overload of any kind —— Privacy —— Lawg has no servers. No analytics. No tracking. Your training data lives on your phone — that's it. Export it whenever you want. Delete it whenever you want. Your gym log is yours. Made with care by an indie developer.