Best Starting Strength Apps

4.7(27 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app guides beginners through the proven barbell training program, offering step-by-step instructions, guided workouts, and progress tracking. It supports novice linear progression and allows for custom routines with optional paid form checks.

Starting Strength (Legacy) by Shabu Pty Ltd

Legacy Version

Strong Contender

4.8😊(2.5K ratings)

$14.99In-App Purchases

This app guides beginners through a proven strength training program with detailed instructions, video demonstrations, and interactive logging. It simplifies tracking progress and calculating weights for exercises like squats, presses, and deadlifts.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Helpful for tracking progress
💡 Includes book excerpts and videos
🔒 Stable and reliable
🚀 Calculates warmup sets and plate loading
👍 Straightforward programming
👍 Great for beginners and novice lifters
👍 Keeps you on track with the program

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
🐛 Glitchy graphics and UI issues
🔒 Lacks customization options
🔒 Limited to the novice linear progression program
🔒 No ability to modify exercises or programming
🔒 Doesn't sync with Apple Health
🔒 Lacks advanced programming options

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan by StrongLifts

Gym Strength Training Program

Worth Considering

Starting Strength Network

4.9😊(77K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app guides you through a proven barbell strength training program with no guesswork. It plans every exercise, set, and weight for you, allowing you to focus on lifting and see consistent progress. Ideal for beginners or those returning to strength training.

What We Love

💪 Effective strength-building program
📈 Tracks progress and helps with consistency
🤖 Automatic weight progression and plate calculation
⏱️ Convenient timer and rest period tracking
📚 Helpful exercise form videos
🤝 Responsive and supportive customer service
🏋️‍♀️ Customizable for different fitness levels and goals
🤓 Educates users on the science behind the program

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional bugs and syncing issues
💰 Subscription model can be expensive for some
🔒 Limited customization options in free version
⚠️ Weights may not be accurate for all users
🕰️ Workouts can be time-consuming for some

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Startling Strength 3x5 Gym Log

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Guided strength training workoutsProgress tracking with graphsAuto-increment weight feature

This app acts as a personal strength coach, guiding you through workouts with specific exercises, weights, sets, and reps. It tracks your progress with graphs and offers features like auto-incrementing weights and deloads. Premium options include custom variations and cloud backups.

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Calculate 5/3/1 weightsTrack 1RM for exercisesView cycle step weights

This app simplifies tracking your progress on the 5/3/1 strength training program. It calculates and displays weights, reps, and sets based on your one-rep max, allowing you to easily plan and execute your workouts. Rounding options help match available gym plates.

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Barbell Strength Training Plan

Automatic weight progressionRest timer with Lock Screen widgetWorkout history and personal records

This app guides novice lifters through a linear progression strength training program. It automatically adjusts weights, suggests modifications when you stall, and tracks your progress. Features include a rest timer, workout history, and an offline mode.

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Squat, Bench, Deadlift Program

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AI Personal Trainer & Workouts

AI-generated customized workout plansAdaptive AI learns from user editsOver 1000 exercises with video guides

This app creates personalized AI-driven workout plans to help you build muscle, gain strength, and lose weight. It adapts to your fitness level and available equipment, offering over 1000 exercises with video guides. Track your progress and get support from trainers.

Plan, Track & Build Strength

Easily calculate warmup sets and reps for the Starting Strength program. Simply adjust the weight slider for instant results. The app remembers your previous workout, making it simple to increase weight for your next session.

Calculate warmup reps and setsStarting Strength program supportWeight slider for goal weight

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Intuitive workout loggingComprehensive exercise libraryApple Watch integration

This app helps you track your workouts and progress with an intuitive interface. It offers a wide range of exercises, detailed instructions, and advanced statistics to help you achieve your fitness goals. Easily log your routines, monitor personal records, and stay motivated on your fitness journey.

by Charlotte Strength LLC

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by Super Rad Games LLC

StrengthLog – Workout Tracker

Workout Log & Programs

Unlimited workout loggingExtensive exercise library with video instructionsProven strength training programs

Track your workouts, analyze progress, and discover proven strength training programs. Log unlimited workouts, access a vast exercise library, and set goals. Upgrade for advanced statistics and premium programs.

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Align Strength Training

by One Strength PTY LTD