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Built by an exercise scientist, updated 50+ times per year—from progressive overload to daily undulating periodization, here's what makes Dr. Muscle the smartest trainer you'll ever have
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New records email
"You have set a new record!" If you're like me, this notification puts a smile on your face. To extend the satisfaction, you now get an email when you set new records (with helpful, related stats). Don't want the emails? Turn them off using
Anatomical exercise video demos
Full release notes (version 1588) * Added: Anatomical exercise video demos (phase 1: demo workouts only) * Added: Explainer popups when tapping home page charts * Improved: App now remembers your bar weight selection * Fixed: Unswapping an exercise deletes progress on unfinished exercises Coming soon * Anatomical video demos for more exercises
How to Use Drop Sets to Build Muscle & When to Avoid Them
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"Tired today?" now pops up only when you say an exercise is very hard
Full release notes (version 1577) * Improved: Scaling of strength and sets charts on home page * Improved: "Tired today?" now pops up only when you say an exercise is very hard Coming soon * Anatomical video demos for exercises