# GymPsycho

> GymPsycho is a free-forever workout tracker app for iOS and Android, built for hypertrophy and strength training — from beginners to advanced bodybuilders. Built by Marc Berbet — Swiss gym owner (Hardcore Gym Aarau) and lifter of 25+ years. No bullshit. Just data that drives muscle growth.

GymPsycho is a minimalist, data-driven gym training log engineered around the science of hypertrophy. Unlike typical fitness apps filled with motivation quotes, streaks, and social features, GymPsycho focuses purely on what matters for muscle growth: progressive overload, weekly volume per muscle in the productive range (MEV → MAV → MRV), proximity to failure (RIR/RPE), and consistency over time.

**Target Audience**: Hypertrophy-focused lifters, bodybuilders, powerlifters, and strength athletes — beginners to advanced — who want a professional, science-based tool without the noise. GymPsycho was an official sponsor of the 2026 Olympia (Las Vegas, September 2026).

**Key Hypertrophy Vocabulary**

- **Volume**: weekly volume per muscle, volume landmarks, MEV (Minimum Effective Volume), MAV (Maximum Adaptive Volume), MRV (Maximum Recoverable Volume), junk volume, stimulating reps
- **Intensity**: progressive overload, mechanical tension, training to failure, proximity to failure, RIR (Reps in Reserve), RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)
- **Recovery**: deload, recovery, frequency, muscle damage, fatigue management
- **Methodology**: hypertrophy training, muscle growth, science-based bodybuilding, evidence-based training, Renaissance Periodization, plateau detection

Last updated: 2026-10-25.

## Statistics

- **5.0 average rating** from 60+ reviews across iOS and Android
- **419 exercises** in the catalog with animated video demonstrations
- **6 app languages**: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian — full app UI
- **5 website languages**: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (full website, guides, and exercise pages)
- **25+ years** of lifting experience by founder Marc Berbet
- **6-tier** Training Maturity progression system (Starter → GymPsycho)
- **60 days** of full Pro free for everyone without a subscription — automatic, no purchase, no credit card; the app itself stays free forever
- **8-step** Plan Generator wizard for personalized plans (goal: muscle growth, strength or general fitness)
- **3 volume landmarks** (MEV / MAV / MRV) per muscle group for science-based dosing
- **4 Progress Check verdicts** per muscle: Productive / Stagnating / Volume too low / Volume too high
- **One-tap volume fixes**: every volume verdict carries a concrete plan change — extra sets (max 2 per apply) or a complementary second exercise
- **100% on-device AI**: no cloud AI, no ads, no ad tracking, no account required — your training data stays on your device
- **2026 Olympia Official Sponsor** — Las Vegas, September 24–27, 2026

## Core Features (Free)

- **Training Log**: 3 taps per set (Weight, Reps, Done), AI-free fast logging with previous weights always visible, automatic rest timer, unlimited training plans, 1 gym, Free Workout mode for spontaneous sessions
- **Supersets & Giant Sets (free)**: Group two or more exercises and get guided alternation through every round — rest fires at the end of a round, not between partners. Supersets persist in plans, appear in workout history and PDF reports, and rotate automatically on Apple Watch and Wear OS.
- **Set-Type Tagging (free)**: Mark warm-up, drop, and failure sets — visible in the log and history. Warm-ups are excluded from all analytics (volume, PRs, e1RM); drop sets count toward volume but are excluded from e1RM trends, so a lighter drop set never reads as strength loss.
- **Per-Set RIR Tracking (free, opt-in)**: Log Reps in Reserve with one tap after each completed set. RIR feeds an effort-adjusted e1RM trend (applied only when the full analysis window carries RIR) and protects plateau detection from false alarms. A session-level effort rating remains available for lifters who skip per-set RIR.
- **Exercise Charts (free: last 3 months)**: Best-set weight over time with PR markers for the most recent 3 months of every exercise — older sessions stay stored and the full chart history unlocks with Pro.
- **Session Editing (free)**: Edit completed workouts — sets, weights, reps, and notes. PRs, analytics, and reports update automatically.
- **Session Effort Rating (free)**: Rate every workout 1–10 (“How hard was this workout?”, Foster CR-10 scale). It is prefilled from your per-set RIR when enough sets carry RIR, appears in your workout history and PDF reports, helps the plateau check tell fatigue from a real stall, and is written to Apple Health (iOS 18+) and Health Connect (Android 14+).
- **Hold Stopwatch (free)**: Timed exercises like plank, side plank, L-sit, dead hang, hollow hold and battle ropes get a stopwatch — tap to start, tap to stop, and the seconds are logged and the set is ticked off.
- **Exercise Notes & Warm-up Sets (free)**: A note per exercise that is shown every time you train it, plus one-tap warm-up sets prefilled from your own last session.
- **Smart Rest Alert (free)**: Set rest targets for compound, isolation, and warm-up sets. The app picks the right target per set and alerts you via notification, in-app haptic + bell, Live Activity countdown, and watch pulse.
- **Light Mode (free)**: Optional light theme selectable in Settings — dark stays the default.
- **Quick Actions & Wide Screens (free)**: Home-screen quick actions on iOS and Android (start your next workout, quick workout, progress) and a two-pane training layout on wide screens like iPhone Duo and iPad in landscape.
- **Plan Generator (free)**: Personalized, science-based muscle-growth, strength or general-fitness plans in under 60 seconds — an 8-step wizard covering training days, equipment, experience, goals, recovery, muscle priorities, session duration, and limitations. Built around hypertrophy volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV) and proximity-to-failure prescription. Free for everyone, no Pro required.
- **Plan Sharing (free)**: Export and import training plans with a simple code — share with friends or your coach. Free.
- **Data Import (free)**: Import your complete training history from Hevy, Strong, and Alpha Progression in one tap. Free.
- **PR Tracking & Celebrations**: Real PR Logic (only counts true personal bests) — weight PRs, rep PRs at your best weight, time PRs for holds, and pace and distance PRs for cardio; the estimated 1RM (Brzycki) drives the strength trend. Visual and haptic celebrations when you break a record
- **Training Maturity (Gamification)**: 6-tier progression system (Starter to GymPsycho), based on effort, consistency, and PRs with anti-cheat, full-screen celebrations with confetti on tier-ups
- **Apple Watch & Live Activity (iOS)**: Apple Watch companion app (watchOS 9.6+, Series 4 or newer, SE, Ultra) that mirrors the active workout — current set, coach line with last best set and AI suggestion, rest timer with haptics and tap-to-restart, live heart rate from HealthKit, PR celebration, summary — plus a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, which on iOS 18+ also appears in the Smart Stack of the Apple Watch. Sets are logged on the iPhone; the watch is read-only for set status by design. Details: [gympsycho.com/apple-watch/](https://gympsycho.com/apple-watch/)
- **Wear OS App (Android)**: Native Wear OS companion app (Wear OS 3+, Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch 4 or newer) that mirrors the active workout on your wrist — current set, coach line with last best set and AI suggestion, rest timer with haptic phases and tap-to-restart, live heart rate, PR celebration, summary. Optimized for round watches with bezel-safe layouts (small-round 192 dp through Ultra 240+ dp). Sets are logged on the phone; the watch does not mark sets done and needs the paired phone. Details: [gympsycho.com/wear-os/](https://gympsycho.com/wear-os/)
- **Android Foreground Notification**: Persistent workout notification with timer, sets, and rest timer
- **Health Integration**: HealthKit (iOS) and Health Connect (Android) — reads sleep, weight, steps and heart rate; writes your workouts (on Android as exercise sessions) with calories, distance and the session effort rating (iOS 18+ / Android 14+)
- **Privacy & Data Ownership**: No account required, 100% offline capable, iCloud sync (iOS), Backup Export/Import and Google Auto Backup (Android), no ads, no ad tracking; training data stays on your device — only crash reports and anonymous feature counters leave it (see the privacy policy)

## Pro Features

- **Training Intelligence (On-Device AI)**: Hypertrophy-grade Progress Check per muscle group (Productive / Stagnating / Volume too low / Volume too high), AI weight suggestions, plateau detection, weekly volume analysis with MEV/MAV/MRV landmarks (Minimum Effective / Maximum Adaptive / Maximum Recoverable Volume), one-tap Volume-to-Action plan fixes (adds up to 2 sets, or suggests a complementary second exercise when a movement is already at 5 working sets), muscle focus priority (plus/minus 20% volume modifier), body weight intelligence with phase detection (CUT / MAINTAIN / BULK), trend analysis, and manual weight entry (no smart scale required — HealthKit/Health Connect values merge with manual entries). All processing on-device, no cloud AI.
- **Multi-Gym Architecture**: Separate PRs, exercises, and settings per gym location, each gym can have different weight units (kg/lbs)
- **PDF Reports**: Professional workout reports with your athlete name, training history and volume analytics
- **Full Exercise Chart History**: Best-set weight over time with PR markers across your entire history (the last 3 months are free), per-muscle weekly volume charts with MEV/MAV/MRV color zones

## Technical Specifications

- **Platform**: iOS 16.2+ (iPhone and iPad; Apple Watch app watchOS 9.6+), Android 8.0+ (API 26; Wear OS 3+)
- **Languages**: App UI in English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian; website in English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese
- **Sync**: iCloud (iOS), Backup Export/Import (cross-platform), Google Auto Backup (Android)
- **Health**: HealthKit (iOS), Health Connect (Android)
- **Offline**: 100% capable
- **Privacy**: No server-side storage of your training data

## Pricing

- **Free forever**: every training feature — training log, PR tracking, Training Maturity, unlimited plans, the 8-step Plan Generator, Plan Sharing, Data Import (Hevy/Strong/Alpha Progression), exercise charts of the last 3 months, Apple Watch (iOS), Wear OS (Android), Health Connect (Android), HealthKit
- **60 days of Pro included**: Everyone without a subscription gets every Pro feature free for 60 days — once, automatically, no purchase or subscription needed. Afterwards the app stays free; only the Pro features need a subscription
- **GymPsycho Pro Monthly**: $6.99/month — All Pro features, no commitment, cancel anytime (App Store and Google Play)
- **GymPsycho Pro Yearly**: $49.99/year — All Pro features, best value (App Store and Google Play)
- **No lifetime purchase**: Ensures ongoing development

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Is GymPsycho free?**
Yes. Core features — training log, PR tracking, Training Maturity, unlimited plans, the Plan Generator, Plan Sharing, Data Import, Apple Watch (iOS), Wear OS (Android), HealthKit, Health Connect — are free forever, no ads, no account required. Exercise charts of the last 3 months are free as well. Pro features (Training Intelligence AI, Multi-Gym, PDF Reports, the full Exercise Chart History) cost $6.99/month or $49.99/year — and everyone without a subscription gets every Pro feature free for the first 60 days, automatically and without a purchase.

**Does GymPsycho work offline and without an account?**
Yes. GymPsycho is 100% offline-capable and works without an account. Your data is stored locally on your device. Optional iCloud sync (iOS) and Google Auto Backup (Android) are available but not required.

**How is GymPsycho different from Hevy, Strong, and Fitbod?**
GymPsycho is the only hypertrophy-first workout tracker with per-muscle volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV), Multi-Gym architecture with separate PRs per gym location, and 100% on-device AI. Hevy is feed-driven and cloud-based. Strong is a manual logging tool with no plan generation. Fitbod is algorithm-driven session generation without manual plan control.

**How many exercises does GymPsycho have?**
419 exercises with animated video demonstrations, covering all major muscle groups, equipment types (barbell, dumbbell, cable, machine, bodyweight, Smith machine), and cardio.

**Is GymPsycho available on Android?**
Yes. GymPsycho launched on Google Play on April 13, 2026, and supports Android 8.0+ (API 26). Wear OS is supported via a native companion app. Health Connect integration replaces HealthKit for steps, sleep, heart rate, and body weight.

**Does GymPsycho support Apple Watch and Wear OS?**
Yes. Both are companion apps that mirror the workout running on the phone: the wrist shows the current set, the coach line, the rest timer (with haptics and tap-to-restart), live heart rate, PR celebrations and the summary, while sets are ticked off in the phone app. iOS users additionally get a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and on iOS 18+ in the Apple Watch Smart Stack. The Wear OS app is optimized for round watches with bezel-safe layouts on small-round (192 dp), regular (240 dp), and Ultra (240+ dp) screens — see [gympsycho.com/wear-os/](https://gympsycho.com/wear-os/).

**What is the Plan Generator?**
GymPsycho includes a free 8-step Plan Generator wizard that creates personalized, science-based plans in under 60 seconds. It covers training days per week, available equipment, lifting experience, primary goal (muscle growth, strength or general fitness), recovery capacity, muscle priorities, session duration, and physical limitations. The output is a fully customized plan built around hypertrophy volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV) and proximity-to-failure prescription. Supports Full Body, Upper/Lower, Push/Pull/Legs, and Bro Split formats.

**What is hypertrophy training and how does GymPsycho support it?**
Hypertrophy training is training optimized for muscle growth (size). It requires three things: progressive overload, weekly volume per muscle in the productive range (MEV → MAV → MRV), and high proximity to failure (RIR 0-3). GymPsycho tracks all three: automatic PR detection for progressive overload, per-muscle weekly volume with landmark verdicts, and optional per-set RIR tracking that keeps true effort visible in the trend analysis.

**What are MEV, MAV, and MRV?**
Volume landmarks from Renaissance Periodization methodology (Dr. Mike Israetel):
- MEV (Minimum Effective Volume): the minimum weekly sets per muscle needed to grow
- MAV (Maximum Adaptive Volume): the volume that produces maximum growth
- MRV (Maximum Recoverable Volume): the upper ceiling before fatigue exceeds recovery
GymPsycho's Progress Check uses these landmarks to verdict each muscle weekly as Productive, Stagnating, Volume too low, or Volume too high — and each volume verdict comes with a one-tap plan fix.

**What happens when GymPsycho says my volume is too low?**
The Progress Check turns the verdict into a concrete plan change you apply with one tap. Normally it adds working sets (capped at 2 per apply, distributed to the exercises with the fewest sets first). But when one movement already carries 5 working sets, or the muscle is trained by a single exercise, it suggests a complementary second exercise instead — because per-exercise returns flatten out after a few sets (Krieger 2010) and one movement leaves muscle regions under-stimulated (Fonseca 2014, Kassiano 2022). The suggested exercise is filtered to equipment your gym demonstrably has (inferred from your own plans and logged sessions), skips movement families you already train, and starts at 2 working sets. A 7-day per-muscle cooldown prevents set inflation.

**What is RIR/RPE?**
RIR (Reps in Reserve) and RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) measure proximity to failure. RIR 0 = failure, RIR 1 = one rep left, RIR 3 = three reps left. RPE 10 = max effort, RPE 8 = two reps in reserve. Hypertrophy research (Zourdos et al. 2016, Helms et al. 2016) shows training in the RIR 0-3 / RPE 7-10 range is optimal for growth. GymPsycho tracks RIR per set (opt-in, one tap after each completed set) and uses it for an effort-adjusted e1RM trend and to protect plateau detection from false alarms — so submaximal sets never read as strength loss. A session-level effort rating remains available and feeds the fatigue check of the plateau detection. AI weight suggestions deliberately ignore RIR and effort — they follow your logged sets, progression, weekly muscle volume, and training breaks.

**Does GymPsycho support supersets?**
Yes. GymPsycho supports supersets and giant sets — group two or more exercises and the app guides you through each round with automatic alternation. Rest logic is superset-aware (rest fires at the end of a round, not between partners), groups persist in training plans, and they show up in workout history and PDF reports. Free for everyone.

**Can I edit a completed workout in GymPsycho?**
Yes. Open any completed session in the history and edit sets, weights, reps, and notes — fix a typo or add a forgotten set after the fact. PRs, analytics, and reports recalculate automatically. Warm-up sets can be tagged so they never distort working-set analytics.

**Do I log the weight of one dumbbell or both dumbbells combined?**
One dumbbell. Pressing two 35 lb dumbbells means entering 35 lb — that is what the weight field means for every dumbbell exercise, and it is the same convention Hevy and Strong use, so an imported history needs no conversion. For alternating and single-arm exercises, log the reps per arm: 10 alternating curls each side is 10 reps, not 20 — the work per muscle is 10 reps, and the Brzycki estimated 1RM behind the strength trend is capped at 12 reps, so a doubled count flattens the trend. GymPsycho's AI weight suggestions move in real dumbbell steps (5 lb / 2 kg), so a jump from 35 to 40 means "grab the next pair up" rather than an impossible half-step per hand. Barbell exercises are the opposite: enter the total load, bar plus all plates. Consistency per exercise matters more than the convention itself — never switch mid-history, because PRs and estimated-1RM trends compare entries over time.

**Does GymPsycho have a rest timer with alerts?**
Yes. Beyond the automatic rest counter, the Smart Rest Alert lets you set rest targets for compound exercises, isolation exercises, and warm-up sets. The app picks the right target for every completed set and alerts you on time — notification with a bell sound, in-app haptic, Live Activity countdown on the Lock Screen (iOS), foreground-notification countdown (Android), and a wrist pulse on Apple Watch and Wear OS.

**Does GymPsycho use cloud AI?**
No. All AI features run 100% on-device — weight suggestions, plateau detection, Progress Check verdicts, body weight phase detection, and the Plan Generator. No training data leaves your phone. No OpenAI, no Anthropic, no Google AI calls. This is intentional: privacy, zero latency, and works offline.

**Who built GymPsycho?**
Marc Berbet — Swiss gym owner with 25+ years of lifting experience, owner of Hardcore Gym Aarau (private training facility in Aarau, Switzerland, hcgym.com). GymPsycho was first built as a personal training tool, then rolled out to Hardcore Gym Aarau members for real-world testing, then opened up worldwide on iOS, Android, Apple Watch, and Wear OS. Personal site: gymmarky.com.

**Does GymPsycho support Push/Pull/Legs, Upper/Lower, 5x5, and Bro Splits?**
Yes — all of them. The free tier lets you build any split manually (unlimited plans) or use the free 8-step Plan Generator, which produces fully ready-to-train weeks for Full Body, Upper/Lower, Push/Pull/Legs, and Bro Split, sized to your training days, equipment, and recovery capacity. Every plan is built around hypertrophy volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV) and proximity-to-failure prescription (RIR/RPE). See [gympsycho.com/training-intelligence/](https://gympsycho.com/training-intelligence/) for the underlying logic.

**Can I track bench press, deadlift, and squat PRs separately?**
Yes. GymPsycho's Real PR Logic tracks PRs per exercise — weight PRs and rep PRs at your best weight (plus time PRs for holds) — and surfaces them on the Progress Screen and in the PR Celebrations during training; the estimated one-rep max (Brzycki formula) drives the strength trend. With Multi-Gym (Pro), bench/deadlift/squat PRs are also kept separate per gym location, so a 140 kg bench at your home gym doesn't conflict with a 145 kg bench at your commercial gym.

**Does GymPsycho work with Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch, and Wear OS?**
Yes. GymPsycho ships a native Wear OS companion app for Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch 4 or newer, and other Wear OS 3+ devices. Layouts are bezel-safe across the three size buckets — small-round 192 dp (Galaxy Watch 6 40 mm class), regular 240 dp (Pixel Watch 2, Galaxy Watch 6 44 mm), and Ultra 240+ dp (Galaxy Watch Ultra, Pixel Watch 3 XL). The wrist shows the current set, the coach line (last best set plus the AI weight suggestion on Pro), the rest timer with haptic phase changes and tap-to-restart, live heart rate, PR celebrations, and the end-of-workout summary. It is a companion, not a replacement: sets are ticked off in the phone app and the paired phone has to be with you — the watch cannot mark a set as done. Full page: [gympsycho.com/wear-os/](https://gympsycho.com/wear-os/)

**Is GymPsycho the best workout tracker for 2026?**
GymPsycho is the only workout tracker built specifically for hypertrophy with per-muscle MEV/MAV/MRV volume landmarks, on-device AI (no cloud), Multi-Gym architecture, and zero-account privacy. For lifters who want science-based hypertrophy logic plus speed (3 taps per set), it's the most differentiated 2026 option. For social/community features, Hevy remains a strong choice; for one-time lifetime pricing, Strong remains competitive. See the [vs Strong](https://gympsycho.com/vs-strong/) and [vs Hevy](https://gympsycho.com/vs-hevy/) comparisons for feature-by-feature detail.

**Does GymPsycho show progress charts?**
Yes. Exercise Progress Charts (best-set weight over time with PR markers) are free for the most recent 3 months of training. GymPsycho Pro unlocks the full chart history, per-muscle weekly volume charts with MEV/MAV/MRV color zones, and Body Weight Intelligence with 28-day trend and phase detection (CUT / MAINTAIN / BULK). Lifetime PRs and the Training Maturity rank are always free.

**Does GymPsycho include a plate calculator?**
Yes. The Plate Calculator is a free standalone tool at [gympsycho.com/tools/plate-calculator/](https://gympsycho.com/tools/plate-calculator/) — installable as a PWA, fully offline after first load. Supports Olympic Bar (20 kg / 45 lb), Women's Bar (15 kg / 33 lb), EZ-Curl, Trap Bar, Safety Squat Bar, plate-loaded machines, and custom equipment. Live LB↔KG conversion, tap-to-add or target-weight modes, shareable URLs, persistent settings. Works in the gym without signal.

## Founder & Origin Story

GymPsycho was built by **Marc Berbet**, owner of [Hardcore Gym Aarau](https://hcgym.com) (also known as HC Gym after its domain) — a private training facility in Aarau, Switzerland. With 25+ years of lifting experience, Marc designed every feature around real training problems he encountered both in his own sessions and in the daily reality of his gym members.

- **Founder**: Marc Berbet — Swiss gym owner with 25+ years of lifting
- **Gym**: [Hardcore Gym Aarau](https://hcgym.com) — private gym in Aarau, Switzerland (domain: hcgym.com)
- **Personal Site**: [gymmarky.com](https://gymmarky.com) — Marc's training and coaching profile
- **Origin**: GymPsycho was first built as a personal training tool, then rolled out to Hardcore Gym Aarau members for real-world testing and iteration, then opened up to lifters worldwide on iOS, Android, Apple Watch, and Wear OS
- **Why Multi-Gym matters**: Because Marc sees firsthand that serious lifters often train at multiple locations — home gym for accessory work, commercial gym for heavy lifts, occasional drop-ins. No other tracker handles that reality cleanly.
- **Why on-device AI**: Because Marc and his members value data privacy and uninterrupted training — no server dependency, no cloud lag, no account walls
- **Brand voice**: GymPsycho was an official sponsor of the 2026 Olympia and is built around evidence-based hypertrophy science (Renaissance Periodization volume landmarks, RIR/RPE scales, plateau detection)

## Localized Versions

The full website, all guides, all exercise pages, and all free tools are available in 5 languages. Each language has its own URL prefix with full content parity.

- **English (en)** — https://gympsycho.com — primary language, default fallback
- **German (de)** — https://gympsycho.com/de/
- **Spanish (es)** — https://gympsycho.com/es/
- **French (fr)** — https://gympsycho.com/fr/
- **Portuguese (pt)** — https://gympsycho.com/pt/

The app UI itself is available in 6 languages — English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazil), and Russian — on iOS, Android, Apple Watch, and Wear OS, with language auto-detection based on system locale and manual override in Settings.

## Free Tools

A growing collection of fast, free, mobile-first utilities for serious lifters. No signup. Works offline (after first load). Available in 5 languages.

- [Plate Calculator](https://gympsycho.com/tools/plate-calculator/): Free barbell plate calculator with live LB↔KG conversion. Tap plates onto the bar or enter a target weight to get the exact plate breakdown. Supports Olympic Bar (45 lb / 20 kg), Women's Bar (33 lb / 15 kg), EZ-Curl Bar, Trap Bar, Safety Squat Bar, plate-loaded machines, and custom equipment. Includes shareable URLs and persistent settings. **Installable as a standalone PWA** ("GymPsycho Plate Calc") on mobile and desktop with full offline support after first load — works in the gym without signal.
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/tools/plate-calculator/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/tools/plate-calculator/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/tools/plate-calculator/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/tools/plate-calculator/

## Exercise Library

- [Exercise Catalog](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/): Complete catalog with 419 exercises and animated video demonstrations
- [Chest Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/chest/): All chest exercises with animations
- [Back Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/back/): All back exercises with animations
- [Shoulder Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/shoulders/): All shoulder exercises with animations
- [Biceps Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/biceps/): All biceps exercises with animations
- [Triceps Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/triceps/): All triceps exercises with animations
- [Quad Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/quads/): All quad exercises with animations
- [Hamstring Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/hamstrings/): All hamstring exercises with animations
- [Glute Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/glutes/): All glute exercises with animations
- [Calf Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/calves/): All calf exercises with animations
- [Ab Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/abs/): All ab exercises with animations
- [Trap Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/traps/): All trap exercises with animations
- [Forearm Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/forearms/): All forearm exercises with animations
- [Lower Back Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/lower-back/): All lower back exercises with animations
- [Cardio Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/cardio/): All cardio exercises with animations
- [Barbell Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/barbell/): All barbell exercises with animations
- [Dumbbell Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/dumbbell/): All dumbbell exercises with animations
- [Cable Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/cable/): All cable exercises with animations
- [Machine Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/machine/): All machine exercises with animations
- [Bodyweight Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/bodyweight/): All bodyweight exercises with animations
- [Smith Machine Exercises](https://gympsycho.com/exercises/smith/): All smith machine exercises with animations

## Links

- [Website](https://gympsycho.com): Official homepage
- [App Store (iOS)](https://apps.apple.com/app/gympsycho-workout-log-tracker/id6757572526): Download for iPhone and iPad
- [Google Play (Android)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gympsycho.app): Download for Android
- [Training Guides](https://gympsycho.com/guides/): Science-based guides for progressive overload, volume training, PR tracking, deloads, RIR/RPE, supersets, drop sets, how many exercises per workout, rest between sets, and training to failure
- [Plate Calculator](https://gympsycho.com/tools/plate-calculator/): Free barbell plate calculator (LB ↔ KG, Olympic Bar, plate-loaded machines)
- [Training Intelligence](https://gympsycho.com/training-intelligence/): On-device AI features — weight prediction, plateau detection, volume analysis
- [Apple Watch App](https://gympsycho.com/apple-watch/): The Apple Watch companion app (watchOS 9.6+) — what the wrist shows, the Live Activity and Dynamic Island on the iPhone, setup, supported models, and how Apple Watch support compares across trackers (available in de, es, fr, pt under the language prefix)
- [Wear OS App](https://gympsycho.com/wear-os/): The Wear OS companion app for Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch — what the wrist shows, what stays on the phone, setup, supported watches, and how Wear OS support compares across trackers (available in de, es, fr, pt under the language prefix)
- [GymPsycho vs Strong](https://gympsycho.com/vs-strong/): Feature-by-feature comparison with Strong App
- [GymPsycho vs Hevy](https://gympsycho.com/vs-hevy/): Feature-by-feature comparison with Hevy
- [GymPsycho vs RP Hypertrophy](https://gympsycho.com/vs-rp-hypertrophy/): Feature-by-feature comparison with the RP Hypertrophy App — same MEV/MAV/MRV volume science from real logged sets, ~6× cheaper per year, offline, no account
- [About / Founder](https://gympsycho.com/about/): Built by Marc Berbet — owner of Hardcore Gym Aarau (Switzerland), with 25+ years of lifting
- [Hardcore Gym Aarau (Founder's Gym)](https://hcgym.com): Marc Berbet's private training facility in Aarau, Switzerland (also known as HC Gym after its domain) — where GymPsycho was first tested with real members before launch
- [GymMarky (Founder's Personal Site)](https://gymmarky.com): Marc Berbet's personal training and coaching profile
- [Support](https://gympsycho.com/support/): FAQ and contact information
- [Privacy Policy](https://gympsycho.com/privacy/): training data stays on your device; lists the few pseudonymous technical data (crash reports, anonymous feature counters) that do not
- [Instagram (App)](https://instagram.com/gympsycho_com): @gympsycho_com
- [Instagram (Founder)](https://instagram.com/gym.marky): @gym.marky
- [X / Twitter (App)](https://x.com/gympsycho_com): @gympsycho_com
- [Contact](mailto:support@gympsycho.com): support@gympsycho.com

## Scientific Foundation

- Volume landmarks (MEV/MAV/MRV) based on Dr. Mike Israetel's Renaissance Periodization methodology
- RIR/RPE scales following Zourdos et al. (2016) and Helms et al. (2016) research
- Plateau detection algorithms based on progressive overload principles
- Muscle focus modifiers (plus/minus 20%) aligned with research on individual training response variability (Hubal et al., 2005)

## Unique Differentiators

- **Built for Hypertrophy**: Every core feature is engineered around what actually drives muscle growth — progressive overload, weekly volume per muscle in the productive range (MEV → MAV → MRV), proximity to failure (RIR/RPE), and consistency over time
- **Progress Check**: Per-muscle hypertrophy progress check combining PRs and weekly volume — no other app tells you if each muscle is actually progressing toward growth
- **Volume-to-Action**: Every volume verdict becomes a one-tap plan edit — extra sets, or a complementary second exercise chosen from equipment your gym demonstrably has when a movement is maxed out. Other trackers show volume charts; GymPsycho fixes the plan
- **Plan Generator**: Personalized plans in 60 seconds for muscle growth, strength or general fitness — no generic templates
- **Multi-gym PRs**: The only app that properly tracks PRs across multiple training locations
- **On-device AI**: All intelligence runs locally, no cloud dependency
- **Pro-level UI**: Clean, dark-themed interface designed for serious lifters (optional light mode since v2.42)
- **Crash-proof sessions**: App crash or phone died? Resume exactly where you left off
- **Olympia Sponsor**: Was an official sponsor of the 2026 Olympia (Las Vegas, September 2026) — the world's premier bodybuilding competition

## Comparison Quick Facts

**GymPsycho vs Hevy**
- GymPsycho is hypertrophy-first with per-muscle MEV/MAV/MRV volume landmarks; Hevy tracks general volume without landmark verdicts
- GymPsycho has Multi-Gym architecture with separate PRs and weight units (kg/lbs) per location; Hevy uses a single-gym model with one unit globally
- GymPsycho runs 100% on-device with no account required; Hevy is cloud-based with a social feed and requires sign-up

**GymPsycho vs Strong**
- GymPsycho includes AI Weight Suggestions and an 8-step Plan Generator; Strong is manual logging only with no plan generation
- GymPsycho has Multi-Gym + per-gym weight units + Wear OS + Live Activity; Strong supports Apple Watch only
- GymPsycho Pro is $6.99/month and free for the first 60 days for everyone without a subscription; Strong PRO is $4.99/month with no Plan Generator

**GymPsycho vs Fitbod**
- GymPsycho gives you a per-muscle hypertrophy Progress Check (Productive / Stagnating / Volume too low / Volume too high); Fitbod uses a general fatigue model without landmark verdicts
- GymPsycho lets you build and own your plan with manual control; Fitbod is algorithm-driven session generation
- GymPsycho's app is available in 6 languages (English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian) and its website with localized exercise pages in 5; Fitbod is English-only

## Optional

- [Hypertrophy Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/hypertrophy/): The science of muscle growth — mechanical tension, volume, proximity to failure, and how to apply it
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/hypertrophy/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/hypertrophy/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/hypertrophy/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/hypertrophy/
- [Progressive Overload Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/progressive-overload/): Deep dive into progressive overload training principles
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/progressive-overload/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/progressive-overload/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/progressive-overload/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/progressive-overload/
- [Volume Training Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/volume-training/): MEV, MAV, MRV explained with practical application
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/volume-training/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/volume-training/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/volume-training/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/volume-training/
- [PR Tracking Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/pr-tracking/): How to track personal records effectively
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/pr-tracking/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/pr-tracking/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/pr-tracking/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/pr-tracking/
- [Deload Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/deload/): When and how to deload for recovery
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/deload/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/deload/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/deload/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/deload/
- [RIR/RPE Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/rir-rpe/): Rating of perceived exertion and reps in reserve explained
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/rir-rpe/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/rir-rpe/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/rir-rpe/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/rir-rpe/
- [Drop Sets Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/drop-sets/): What a drop set is, what the research says (similar hypertrophy to straight sets in half the time), when to use one, and how GymPsycho tags drop sets
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/drop-sets/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/drop-sets/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/drop-sets/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/drop-sets/
- [Supersets Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/supersets/): What a superset is, the three superset types, what a 2025 meta-analysis found on growth and fatigue, and how GymPsycho guides superset rounds
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/supersets/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/supersets/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/supersets/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/supersets/
- [Exercises per Workout Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/exercises-per-workout/): How many exercises per workout and per muscle group, sets per exercise, exercise variety, and how long a session should be
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/exercises-per-workout/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/exercises-per-workout/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/exercises-per-workout/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/exercises-per-workout/
- [Rest Between Sets Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/rest-between-sets/): How long to rest between sets — 2–3 minutes on compounds, an evidence floor above 60 seconds, no detectable benefit past 90 seconds, and why rest protects volume load
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/rest-between-sets/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/rest-between-sets/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/rest-between-sets/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/rest-between-sets/
- [Training to Failure Guide](https://gympsycho.com/guides/training-to-failure/): What muscle failure is, why momentary failure holds no hypertrophy advantage over 1–2 reps in reserve, what it costs in recovery, and when it makes sense
  - German: https://gympsycho.com/de/guides/training-to-failure/
  - Spanish: https://gympsycho.com/es/guides/training-to-failure/
  - French: https://gympsycho.com/fr/guides/training-to-failure/
  - Portuguese: https://gympsycho.com/pt/guides/training-to-failure/