Powerlifting

Hi Andrés,

You bring up good points, and I'll address them one by one.

> workouts that include specific powerlifting exercises and implements like board presses, bands and chains etc.

I would certainly love to add powerlifting workouts to the app (I've competed in powerlifting myself). If enough customers vote for this feature, we will. Until then, you can create your own workouts and programs inside the app. You can also add any number of exercises you want, including board presses, bands squats, etc. So, you would already be able to do this yourself in your account at this point. If you need help, let me know. We could log into your account and create those for you.

> As well as gaining maximum strength while staying within a weight division. Good information can be found from Sheiko and Westside Barbell.

I agree, those are 2 great sources. I've tried both of their programs.

> Unless the science says that you can improve maximum strength from hypertrophy alone. I believe the app is awesome and I just wonder how the A.I would handle both bodybuilding and powerlifting depending on your goals. 

You can improve max strength by training the nervous system (heavy loads) or hypertrophy (moderate loads). So, you are correct. Right now, the app will have you do between 5 and 12 reps. For strength, 3-5 reps are usually recommended. There's been a suggestion to modify rep range (https://muscle.userecho.com/forums/1-submit-your-feedback/topics/52-modify-rep-ranges/). Please vote for it. If enough people vote for it, we'll implement it. Then, you would be able to set your rep range to 3-5 (or whatever you prefer) when you want to train for strength.

For now, I'd note that you can use the app in the 3-5 rep range. You would have to ignore the recommendations you get and enter your weights and reps yourself. The app would still show you how much you've improved every workout and have you deload when your 1RM goes down. That may be enough for you now. For assistance work, that's typically done for higher reps, you could still follow its recommendations.

Thanks for taking the time to write. I hope you stick around and help us make this app great for powerlifters.

Best regards,

Carl

Thank you very much! That pretty much addresses my concerns. Right now I’m at a point in which I’m returning to training after a 4 year absence from powerlifting in which I just lived the sendentary life, so for me it is obviously a good idea to start training with hypertrophy in mind at first since I lost so much muscle and strength and then eventually move on to powerlifting; I just wanted to make sure that I the app will still be helpful even then. Once again thank you for your prompt response, well appreciated. 

Got it! I'm glad you're happy, and that you'll stay with us for now while you get back in shape. I'll make a deal with you: when you're about to return to powerlifting, if we still haven't implemented the 3-5 rep range, let me know. I'll do my very best to fasttrack that feature and get it out in time so you can continue to train with us.

Until then, I look forward to hear about your gains. 

Regards,

Carl

Sounds like a good deal! Thank you very much! I’ll post on my progress as I get those gainz going.