I've just spent 15 min trying to figure out the German Powerblock. It looks like they made some increments heavier than others. Seems odd. So, I'm not sure we can fit it Dr. Muscle. The way the app works is:

Min weight (in this case, 2.5 kg) 

Increments (in this case, variable, but let's pretend 1 kg)

You'd get 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, etc. as recommendations inside the app. Now, I undertand this might not work. So if that suggestion gets lots of votes, we'll add it inside the app.

For now, I'd recommend you set increments to 1 kg and round up.

Hi Sebastian,

You can avoid this issue completely by setting custom increments at the global or exercise level. To set them at the global level (for all exercises), check the settings menu.

To set them at the exercise level (those will override global settings), tap "..." next to an exercise, tap "more", then tap "use custom increments".

So, in a way, the app is already able to prevent the issue you faced. It will compute exactly what you need to keep increasing your 1RM using only the increments you have available. I hope that make sense.

On another note, I train with Powerblocks at home too. Really like them!

All the best,

Carl

We've begun working on this.

We have begun working on this.

Thank you for your suggestion Jeremy. We already have a similar one with a few votes here: https://muscle.userecho.com/communities/1/topics/26-account-for-longer-periods-of-rest-time-off-between-workouts

I've voted on that one for you. I'm closing off this one to prevent duplicates.

Regards,

Carl

We've begun working on this feature.

Hi Artin,

I'll weigh in here: you should use good form at all times. If you can't do all the reps with good form, stop, and enter what you did. The app will adjust.

Doing more reps with bad form is asking for trouble in the long run. Don't do it.

Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's done!

If you're on Android, you can update right away. If you're on Android, you can already download the update. If you're on iPhone, you'll have to wait 2-3 days for Apple to approve it. To update:

- Open the store app on your phone
- Search for Dr. Muscle
- Tap update

Now would be a great time to suggest and vote for our next feature. If you'd like to do that, please visit: https://muscle.userecho.com/communities/1-submit-your-feedback/topics#.

Really appreciate your support and advice. Thanks!

Carl Juneau, PhD
Founder of Dr. Muscle

Thanks for reporting that isssue Marc. We've fixed it in the latest update.

Thanks for voting for this feature -- it's done!

You can now add a note to any exercise. Tap "..." next to an exercise to add your note.

If you're on Android, you can update right away. If you're on Apple, you'll need to wait 2-3 more days (it's under final review). To update:

- Open the store app on your phone

- Search "Dr. Muscle"

- Tap "Update"

Now would be a great time to suggest and vote for our next feature. If you'd like to do that, please visit: https://muscle.userecho.com/communities/1-submit-your-feedback/topics#.

Really appreciate your support and advice. Thanks!

Carl Juneau, PhD
Founder of Dr. Muscle