Weightlifting.ai

I really like the concept of the app. The execution is also actually quite good considering the complexity of developing a good program with all of the variables that go into training. Good stuff 1. Configurable 2. Relatively simple to use 3. The programming and progression for the main lifts seems solid. 4. I really like how it handles rating the main lifts. (3 lights, and RIR) However there are a couple of weak points. Before I go into them I should note that they have announced a new version of the app that is supposed to address some of these issues. 1. Obfuscation. There is basically no information on why the programming is organized the way it is, sometimes it can feel random. 2. Accessories programming. This is a huge weak point. There is no progressive overload, or periodization for accessories. It feels like it just picks a random movement, random rep range, and will only prescribe a weight equal to whatever you did last in that accessory regardless of rep range or set number. 3. General bugs. There is a good amount of buggy behavior in the programming. For example it frequently puts in more sessions of pulls per week than I have set as the maximum for the week. 4. Support. There is a discord server with a QA, bug reports, and new user help channels. I’ve only been in the server for a couple of weeks. However most questions and posts go unanswered. If there is a response to a help request it is almost always from a community member, not from the devs.

The app will give you a pretty good program based on your best lifts and your goals, but you can do most of the things the program does by yourself for free. The only downside of doing that is that you’ll have to take some time learning how to program for olympic weightlifting and all the nuances that come with it. If you dont have solid technique on your lifts this app is not for you, become proficient with your technique and get stable 1 Rm’s before considering paying for this app. Another issue is if you dont know what mistakes you are making in your technique the app won’t help you, so you have to know what you’re doing wrong and make tweaks to the program to add corrective exercises.

The app is a bit quirky and takes a while to get the hang of. Not much is said up front and you have to manipulate settings if you truly want to customize your program. Updates are infrequent and not announced. But if you follow the program you’ll probably see your lifts go up. You’ll get an invite to a discord server which is a good place to get feedback and talk about weightlifting. But the customer service is terrible. Free training camp attendance is advertised as a perk for annual subscribers. When they offered a training camp, there was no $0 option for annual subscribers. The owner told me to pick the monthly subscriber option and I would get reimbursed. After three months of back and forth, I still have no reimbursement and he stopped responding to my messages. There does not seem to be a “customer service” option on the app or through the website.

This app is great for Olympic weightlifters who need a program that’s flexible for their lifestyle! It’s fantastic, I love how you can dynamically pick which days you can lift and it will automatically adjust your programming to keep you on schedule with the training volume/intensity. The community also seems pretty active with videos and form checks and overall communication! It’s great and especially as someone who trains alone it does a good job of making me feel like I have people to talk about training with!

Can’t seem to get past the registration part. I reset the phone but no luck

I have tried to sign up for over 2 weeks. Each time the app crashes.

I love the app and can’t wait to see how they expand!

It was great! I got a 5kg PR!

I recently started using weightlifting.ai to prepare for my comeback to competition after taking a year off. I have to say, I am thoroughly impressed with the program and its ability to help me get back into top form. One of the things that drew me to weightlifting.ai was the involvement of Max Aita. I had the pleasure of working with him four years ago and knew that anything he was a part of would be phenomenal. I was not disappointed. The program is tailored specifically for weightlifting and is designed to help athletes of all levels improve their technique and increase their strength. The exercises are challenging but doable, and the progressions are clearly laid out. The support from the coaches and community is also top-notch. I highly recommend weightlifting.ai to anyone looking to take their weightlifting to the next level. Whether you're just starting or looking to get back into competition, weightlifting.ai has something to offer.

This app has been an amazing way to regulate my sessions day to day, manage my fatigue, and not feel discouraged on days I wasn’t doing as well, because the app took care of all of it! Highly recommend.