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You have an app for everything. Dating, food, your girlfriend even has one to track her period.
Go on, ask, I’ll wait… Right?! So cool!
And the same can be said for bodybuilding apps. These were designed to make your training, dieting, pharmacology, and life easier.
In this article, we’ll be looking at the top bodybuilding apps, basing it on their workout programs, exercise database, community, and any other services they can offer.
Key Takeaways
TrainedbyJP
Jordan Peters is one of the biggest (literally) personalities in British Bodybuilding and has grown his brand and career with his partner Corinne Ingman, who is also one of the best female bodybuilders around. Both are extremely educated and decided to build their bodybuilding app to help others in the fitness industry. This app includes virtually everything you could need from bodybuilding apps. Not only would you be able to see hundreds of training programs, but you could also talk to actual IFBB Pro’s, and ask them any questions you want.
Jordan and Corinne have aimed to really help as many people as possible, and priced extremely well, this is one of the bodybuilding apps I would not pass the opportunity on. Training, diet, cycle advice, mindset tips, they really provide everything. They also have a massively successful supplement and clothing brand.
[*]Offers a 7 Day Free trial[*]IFBB Pros that will answer any questions you have[/list][*]British accents are hard to understand sometimes[/list] Hypertrophy Coach
You have probably seen the bushy beard of Joe Bennett on social media somewhere, and for good reason. Joe has trained some of the best bodybuilders on the planet, and is the current coach of Ruff Diesel – the winner of the Arnolds Classic 2022. Joe is a very scientific individual, but with some heavy metal in the mix.
Joe designed the app to not only help normal individuals with their training programs but to also help more developed characters with a training plan based on their goals. There are frequent challenges, and prizes to win, and Joe is extremely keen on changing the lives of anyone he meets. Whether you’re looking to gain weight, lose some body fat, or just improve your form and exercise gym log, Hypertrophy Coach is up for the opportunity.
[*]Offers a 7 Day Free trial[*]Offers monthly fitness challenges[/list][*]Joe is very scientific, try to keep up[/list] Mountain Dog
First off, RIP to the absolute legend John Meadows. A true icon in the world of bodybuilding, with an infectious sense, that life is good if you make it so. The respect paid, John designed his whole brand around his nickname Mountain Dog. The app reflects his vision of what bodybuilding should be, with training sessions to help you, whether you’re looking to find the perfect gym workout, or just speak to some people about losing weight, the Mountain Dog app will always be there.
While following your own program is nice, I think we can always learn something – even as advanced athletes, and even though John has worked with some of the most advanced bodybuilders on the planet, he always found a way to help everyone he came across. The app will do exactly the same.
[*]Offers a 3 Day Free trial[*]You can inbox the Mountain Dog team directly[/list][*]Less cost-effective than other apps on the list[/list] Carbon – Smart Diet Coach
Carbon is another app that originated with fitness celebrities, in this case, we are talking about Layne Norton. An extremely driven individual, to help people hit their muscle mass and weight goals in a manner that is not concerned with what is trendy, but rather with what is real. This means no influencers, but rather only professional trainers.
The app is specifically focused on dieting, helping you construct a nutrition plan regardless of what your approach to food is, from plant-based to keto. The app contains various tools like a protein calculator, fat calculator, and a built-in check-in function to help you progress towards your goals. Kinda like a fitness buddy.
[*]No BS approach to fitness[*]The most approachable of the apps mentioned[/list][*]Could be limiting for serious bodybuilders, unsure[*]Only has diet information, no workout tracker[/list] J3 University
Few people demand as much respect in the bodybuilding apps world as John Jewett. John owns J3 University which is not so much focused on giving the end user workout routines but rather focused on giving technical and scientific information on how to lose fat, lift weights, and use PEDs.
John is an Olympian level bodybuilder himself, so, it’s not surprising that he has one of the best bodybuilding apps in the business. He seems to do more of the classes and training sessions through his website where he makes use of classes that he gives via video support.
[*]An incredibly vast basis of knowledge[*]He does give out one or two videos as a “free version” from time to time[/list][*]Not great for workout tracking[*]Not great for gym log (more of an educational app)[/list] Best Bodybuilding App for Beginners Bodybuilding apps grant users the ability to learn how to construct a workout plan, how to make use of different nutrient changes to allow for more fat loss/muscle gain, and so much in between. A good beginner bodybuilding app needs to be affordable, easy to use and provide decent quality.
The best bodybuilding apps for beginners would be TrainedbyJP, J3 University, and if you’re only a competitor and not a coach, then any app that’ll allow for a good training log.
Best Free Bodybuilding App While finding anything ‘good’ for free is becoming harder with each passing day, the Strong app seems to be an exception. Granting the user the ability to track workouts and see themselves gain strength with graphs and diagrams is pretty good.
Best Nutrition Apps for Bodybuilding When it comes to muscle building, you will need way more than just the best weightlifting apps… You will also probably need a nutrition app to help you track your meals, etc.
Most people would go for something like MyFitnessPal, however, from the dozens of complaints it has gotten recently, MyFatSecret seems to be far better.
It has particular products, way more control over the volume of food, and so much more. MyFatSecret is what MyFitnessPal aimed to be, and is simply one of the best apps.
What app do Bodybuilders use? Let’s be real. Bodybuilders are not your average athlete or fitness buddy. They live, eat, sleep, inject, and breathe fitness, health, and gains.
Thus, the chances of them actually using apps are quite slim. Unless they are signed with specific companies and have made use of their workout apps for contractual obligations, they are probably not using apps.
They have workout routines that are designed specifically for them and they do not need workout apps to help them track a program.
They maybe use a Nutrition app now and then to make sure their calories are on track, and then they eat pre-measured meals daily. The life of a bodybuilder is so repetitive that there is zero need for an app.
Conclusion: Best Bodybuilding Apps When it comes to choosing an app to help you with training programs or creating the perfect weightlifting program, you have a ton of options available.
From TrainedbyJP where you will have access to thousands of forum posts by professional bodybuilders (where you can ask them questions too!) to something like the Carbon Diet app, where they focus on everything for the average gym goer.
There will always be an app for you, but I personally have TrainedbyJP, FatSecret, and J3 University on my phone.
FAQs Is Fitbod good for building muscle? Absolutely. Fitbod is one of the best workout apps you can get your hands on, but it is certainly not an app that would be used by bodybuilders.
How do you gain muscle mass? Gaining muscle mass is as simple as eating, sleeping, and lifting more than you did before. That might sound too easy, but it is that simple. Weight lifting will provide muscle protein synthesis, eating will provide calories and amino acids, and sleeping will allow the muscle to recover! Gains!
Are Beachbody workouts worth it? In my opinion, no, they are not. You can get far better free workouts online, and they seem to feed off people who know no better.
Can you get abs in 2 weeks? Unless you are already really lean and muscular, no.
Click here to view the article.
Go on, ask, I’ll wait… Right?! So cool!
And the same can be said for bodybuilding apps. These were designed to make your training, dieting, pharmacology, and life easier.
In this article, we’ll be looking at the top bodybuilding apps, basing it on their workout programs, exercise database, community, and any other services they can offer.
Key Takeaways
- The best bodybuilding apps are the ones that provide great quality and sound information
- Most of the best ones are paid
- They are all available on the Google Play Store and the App Store
TrainedbyJP
[*]Offers a 7 Day Free trial[*]IFBB Pros that will answer any questions you have[/list][*]British accents are hard to understand sometimes[/list] Hypertrophy Coach
[*]Offers a 7 Day Free trial[*]Offers monthly fitness challenges[/list][*]Joe is very scientific, try to keep up[/list] Mountain Dog
[*]Offers a 3 Day Free trial[*]You can inbox the Mountain Dog team directly[/list][*]Less cost-effective than other apps on the list[/list] Carbon – Smart Diet Coach
[*]No BS approach to fitness[*]The most approachable of the apps mentioned[/list][*]Could be limiting for serious bodybuilders, unsure[*]Only has diet information, no workout tracker[/list] J3 University
[*]An incredibly vast basis of knowledge[*]He does give out one or two videos as a “free version” from time to time[/list][*]Not great for workout tracking[*]Not great for gym log (more of an educational app)[/list] Best Bodybuilding App for Beginners Bodybuilding apps grant users the ability to learn how to construct a workout plan, how to make use of different nutrient changes to allow for more fat loss/muscle gain, and so much in between. A good beginner bodybuilding app needs to be affordable, easy to use and provide decent quality.
The best bodybuilding apps for beginners would be TrainedbyJP, J3 University, and if you’re only a competitor and not a coach, then any app that’ll allow for a good training log.
Best Free Bodybuilding App While finding anything ‘good’ for free is becoming harder with each passing day, the Strong app seems to be an exception. Granting the user the ability to track workouts and see themselves gain strength with graphs and diagrams is pretty good.
Best Nutrition Apps for Bodybuilding When it comes to muscle building, you will need way more than just the best weightlifting apps… You will also probably need a nutrition app to help you track your meals, etc.
Most people would go for something like MyFitnessPal, however, from the dozens of complaints it has gotten recently, MyFatSecret seems to be far better.
It has particular products, way more control over the volume of food, and so much more. MyFatSecret is what MyFitnessPal aimed to be, and is simply one of the best apps.
What app do Bodybuilders use? Let’s be real. Bodybuilders are not your average athlete or fitness buddy. They live, eat, sleep, inject, and breathe fitness, health, and gains.
Thus, the chances of them actually using apps are quite slim. Unless they are signed with specific companies and have made use of their workout apps for contractual obligations, they are probably not using apps.
They have workout routines that are designed specifically for them and they do not need workout apps to help them track a program.
They maybe use a Nutrition app now and then to make sure their calories are on track, and then they eat pre-measured meals daily. The life of a bodybuilder is so repetitive that there is zero need for an app.
Conclusion: Best Bodybuilding Apps When it comes to choosing an app to help you with training programs or creating the perfect weightlifting program, you have a ton of options available.
From TrainedbyJP where you will have access to thousands of forum posts by professional bodybuilders (where you can ask them questions too!) to something like the Carbon Diet app, where they focus on everything for the average gym goer.
There will always be an app for you, but I personally have TrainedbyJP, FatSecret, and J3 University on my phone.
FAQs Is Fitbod good for building muscle? Absolutely. Fitbod is one of the best workout apps you can get your hands on, but it is certainly not an app that would be used by bodybuilders.
How do you gain muscle mass? Gaining muscle mass is as simple as eating, sleeping, and lifting more than you did before. That might sound too easy, but it is that simple. Weight lifting will provide muscle protein synthesis, eating will provide calories and amino acids, and sleeping will allow the muscle to recover! Gains!
Are Beachbody workouts worth it? In my opinion, no, they are not. You can get far better free workouts online, and they seem to feed off people who know no better.
Can you get abs in 2 weeks? Unless you are already really lean and muscular, no.
Click here to view the article.
