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Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

S Tier
Best in class
95
4.8127K ratings
2.5recent reviews
15dsince update
FreeIn-App Purchases
Health & Fitness
category
Lifestyle
category
4+age rating
20languages
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad
Made for Apple Watch

What is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan?

Guides barbell strength workouts using a 5×5 plan, with planned exercises, sets, weights, timers, and progress charts.

StrongLifts is a Health & Fitness app for people starting or returning to barbell strength training. It guides users through a 5×5 program with planned workouts and automated progression. The app includes timers and progress charts.

Pricing. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Starting barbell strength training
  • Returning to barbell workouts
  • Following a guided 5×5 workout plan

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Why this app is in S tier

95/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating97
Ratings91
App Store search rank91
Update recency100

S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan scores 95 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 91, App Store search rank 91, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and S tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Get stronger with the world’s simplest, most proven barbell program: the 5×5 workout. No guesswork. Just follow along and see real results, in just 3 workouts a week.

StrongLifts is made for lifters starting or returning to barbell strength training. The app removes all confusion and complexity by guiding you through every 5×5 workout. It plans every exercise, set, and weight so you always know exactly what to do. The time-tested 5×5 workout gets you stronger, week after week. No experience needed.

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  • Proven 3×/week strength program: Structured workouts, all planned for you.
  • No guesswork: Fully automated progression for consistent strength gains.
  • Just follow along: Simple interface with timers. Focus on lifting, not fiddling.
  • Stay motivated. See your strength go up every week with clear progress charts.
  • Easy to stick with. Simple, guided 3×/week program. No decisions, just results.

Over 3 million lifters worldwide have started or restarted their strength journey with StrongLifts since 2007. The app has been featured and reviewed in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. StrongLifts is the best strength app, with more than 200,000 five-star reviews worldwide.

StrongLifts is built on the classic 5×5 workout made famous by legends like Reg Park, Bill Starr, and Glenn Pendlay. For more than 70 years, the 5×5 workout has been proven to get new and returning lifters stronger, quickly and safely.

Download StrongLifts today and join millions getting stronger.

StrongLifts is free to download, but requires a subscription to use. All new users get a 7-day free trial for the yearly plan. Monthly and quarterly plans are also available without a free trial. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of each period. Manage or cancel your subscription any time in your App Store account settings. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Questions about Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

What kind of workouts does the app guide?

It guides users through a 5×5 barbell strength program and plans exercises, sets, and weights.

Does the app include workout timers and progress tracking?

Yes. The listing describes timers and progress charts.

Can I use the app for free?

It is free to download, but a subscription is required to use it. The yearly plan has a 7-day free trial; monthly and quarterly plans have no free trial.

Is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan free?

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan right for me?

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is built for starting barbell strength training, returning to barbell workouts, following a guided 5×5 workout plan. It sits in the strength training list on AppTierList.

Is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan worth it?

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is S tier, ranked #9 of 40 strength training apps with a score of 95 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 127,452 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 8 apps rank above it.

How does Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan compare to JEFIT Workout Plan Gym Tracker?

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is S tier at 95; JEFIT Workout Plan Gym Tracker is S tier at 95. They score the same. Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases, JEFIT Workout Plan Gym Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan updated?

Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan was updated 15 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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Ranking

Lists
Strength Training (S tier, #9) · Weightlifting Tracking (A tier, #15) · Workout Tracking (C tier, #40) · Workout Routines (#51, beyond the tiered top)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
95 / 100
Rank in list
#9 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.8 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
127,452
Recent reviews
2.5 from 20 in the last 180 days

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
Health & Fitness
Current version
(15 days ago)
Size
180 MB
Requires
iOS 18.0 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
20
Runs on
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch

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