The Logic Behind the Lift: Why We Built the SteelRep Protocol
Every rep should have a reason. We built the SteelRep Protocol because training deserves better than guesswork and generic plans.
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20
programs
2-3
taps to log a set
$4.99
per month
From beginner 5x5 to advanced periodization — now including the Founders Powerlifting Series: four 12-week meet prep programs built for your first competition. Real programs designed by lifters, not generated by AI.
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The fastest logging in the category. Get in, log, get out. No menus, no searching — your next set is always one tap away.
The app tells you when to add weight. No guesswork, no spreadsheets.
Basement gym? No signal? No problem. Sync when you have connection.
Built-in rest timer between sets. Stay focused, stay on track.
6 programs free forever. Pro unlocks all 16 for less than a coffee.
Create custom programs tailored to your goals. Add any exercise, set your own progression rules.
Real programs designed by lifters — from beginner 5x5 to advanced periodization. Every program includes automatic progression tracking.
Your first 12-week meet prep cycle. Master all three lifts and peak for competition.
Double your deadlift frequency and peak for your first meet.
Twice-a-week bench frequency to build a meet-ready press.
Double squat frequency with variation work to build a competition squat.
The classic barbell program that built generations of lifters.
Lower volume, heavier loads, and barbell thrusters for explosive strength.
Learn the movements. Build the habit. Then graduate to the barbell.
Sustainable strength for the long game. Built for lifters who train smart.
Stop wondering what program to follow. SteelRep has 16 proven programs ready to go — just show up and lift.
Getting back to lifting? SteelRep has joint-friendly programs designed for sustainable progress — not just what works for 25-year-olds.
Done with pen and paper? SteelRep logs sets in 2-3 taps and tracks progression across every exercise — without the bloat.
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