Stronglifts 5x5 Workout Plan

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About this app

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.

▸ 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 Google account settings.
Build real strength with 5×5. The app plans every set and weight you lift.
Updated on
Sep 2, 2026
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  • No data shared with third parties
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  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info, Financial info and 4 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
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Ratings and reviews

99.9K reviews
David Redgrave
July 29, 2026
Previously 5 starts - Fantastic app, makes following the workout incredibly simple HOWEVER after the most recent update I've lost access to any of the premium features that I paid for in 2017, same as with lots of other reviews recently. I will be switching to another app as soon as I get my data out. Very disappointed that stronglifts don't seem to care about their long term users
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Sia-Deniche Matturi
May 25, 2026
Use something else. I used to use this a few years ago and just wanted to look at some numbers to reminisce, but now you can't access your data without being forced into a 'free' trial (that automatically sticks you into a annual subscription). Other users who bought lifetime plans report having lost access to features. Money grubbing of the highest order. Use another app, spreadsheet or even just a pen and paper. Don't reward bad behaviour otherwise no one will learn.
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Kian Njie
June 28, 2026
Paid for lifetime access a few years back - turns out isnt really lifetime.... that alongside multiple price increases mean I had no choice but to look elsewhere. With the cost of producing apps like these being at an all time low - not sure how this moving of goal posts or price jumps are justified other than short term revenue. all the best - just not for me anymore.
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What’s new

- NEW: StrongLIfts now available in 20 languages
- NEW: adjust weights, dates or workouts directly from the home screen
- NEW: estimated workout duration
- NEW: annotations showing weight increases