Strength Cycle
5/3/1, 3x5, Texas Method
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Three proven strength programs — 5/3/1, 3x5 Strength, and Texas Method — with more on the way. Plus Ask Coach for instant answers on programming questions.
Built for serious lifters running structured strength programs. Strength Cycle handles 5/3/1, 3x5 Strength, and Texas Method with the rigor each methodology demands.
No generic templates. No bolted-on assumptions. Every program implemented with full methodology fidelity:
- 5/3/1 — Wendler's percentage-based system with proper Training Max management, AMRAP top set logging, and complete 4-week cycle phases (5/5/5, 3/3/3, 5/3/1, deload).
- 3x5 Strength — Linear progression for intermediate strength building, with smart deload triggers when progress stalls.
- Texas Method — Volume/recovery/intensity weekly progression with PR-driven Training Max updates.
MORE PROGRAMS COMING
Strength Cycle is built program-first. More proven strength programs are in active development — each implemented with the same methodology fidelity as the three above. No half-baked templates, no generic "add your own program" placeholders.
WHAT YOU GET
- Exact prescribed percentages, never rounded into uselessness
- AMRAP top set logging with automatic e1RM calculation (Epley formula)
- Training Max progression tracked across cycles, with full phase context
- Deload weeks handled with proper percentages — not skipped, not faked
- Workout history filterable by lift, cycle, and phase
- e1RM trend charts per lift across all cycles
- Ask Coach — in-app assistant for AMRAP interpretation, TM management, assistance work selection, deload decisions, and program-specific programming questions
BUILT BY A LIFTER
Strength Cycle was built by a 30+ year lifter who got tired of programming apps that misunderstand the programs they claim to support. If you've ever rolled your eyes at an app rounding 67.5% to "70% — close enough" or skipping deloads entirely, this is the one that gets it right.
FREE, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS, NO ADS
Strength Cycle is free to download and use. No subscription tiers. No paywalled programs. No ads. Just the programs, done right.
Ratings & Reviews
v1.0.4 expands Strength Cycle from a single-program app into a three-program platform:
- 3x5 Strength — NEW. Linear progression for intermediate strength building with smart deload triggers.
- Texas Method — NEW. Proven volume/recovery/intensity weekly progression with PR-driven Training Max updates.
- 5/3/1 — Refined cycle phase handling and improved AMRAP logging.
Plus polish throughout: improved navigation, better history filtering, and assorted bug fixes.
More proven strength programs in development. Roadmap updates with each release.
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Information
- Seller
- Strength Cycle Studios, LLC
- Size
- 24.8 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Strength Cycle Studios, LLC