Train smarter with Wendler 5/3/1 BBB. Accurate history for main sets, CSV backup that preserves set types, plus Premium plate calculator & warm-ups—offline.
Forge 531 is your powerlifting companion for Wendler 5/3/1 Boring But Big—built for lifters who want precision, customization, and privacy. No ads-driven onboarding and no required account.
PROGRAM & WORKOUTS (included)
• Enter one-rep maxes for squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press—Forge generates personalized 5/3/1 BBB sessions from your training maxes
• Classic Wendler progression with Boring But Big assistance work
• Four-week cycles including deload; intuitive week navigation and cycle management
• Metric or imperial units—switch anytime in Settings
TRACKING & HISTORY (included)
• Log sets, reps, and weights for every workout
• Volume totals (weight × reps)
• Estimated 1RM from AMRAP sets (Brzycki)
• Full history with analytics so you can see progress over time
GYM-READY DESIGN (included)
• Optional keep screen awake during sessions
• Dark theme suited to dim floors
• Fast movement between weeks and workout detail
PRIVACY & SIMPLICITY (included)
• No account—ever. Nothing to register; nothing you must log into later
• Your data stays on your device—not tied to a Forge cloud profile
• Works offline for everyday training
PREMIUM — SMART PLATES & LOADS
(14-day free trial, then one-time purchase — no subscription)
• Plate calculator — visual plate combinations for any target weight
• Plate settings — barbell weight and inventory that match your gym
• Full calculator access lines up with your metric/imperial choice once Premium is active
PREMIUM — TRAINING CONTROL
(same trial / purchase model)
• Training max % adjustments — tune percentages off Wendler defaults
• Progressions customization — adjust weekly progression percentages
• Warm-up sets — bar-only and configurable percentage warm-ups before working sets (deload options in Settings)
PREMIUM — DATA PORTABILITY
(Not included in the free trial — unlocks with Premium purchase)
• Import/export — backup and restore workout history via CSV
HOW PREMIUM WORKS
New users receive a 14-day trial for most Premium features listed above.** Import/export requires a Premium purchase and is not part of the trial.** After the trial ends, Premium remains available as a one-time purchase—no subscription.
This app makes following the Wendler 5/3/1 BBB program so much easier. I love that I don't need to create an account and all my data stays on my phone. The program generation is spot-on and the plate calculator saves me time at the gym. Highly recommend for anyone serious about tracking their progress for the Wendler 531 BBB program.
Bug fixes and improvements in 2.2.2:
• History cards now show your three main working sets (not warm-ups)
• CSV backup/restore preserves warm-up, main, and BBB set types
• Updated in-app purchase support for Google Play Billing requirements
• Clearer What’s New details for this release
Thanks for training with Forge 531!
Version 2.2.2
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Information
Seller
Dev IT Digital LLC
Size
26.8 MB
Category
Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.