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Dr. Muscle: The AI Workout App With 27+ Features You Won't Find Anywhere Else
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
Smarter. Smoother. Faster. Be The First To Try The New Dr. Muscle
Meet Dr. Muscle X: The Future of AI Personal Training. Early Preview Now Open.
Smart Training. Simplified. Dr. Muscle Coming to Apple Watch.
Power meets simplicity. Innovation meets iron. Right on your wrist.
A Smarter, Better Way To Build Muscle: The Dr. Muscle Manifesto
No hype, no gimmick—just science-backed workouts that grow with you using AI
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Deload: How To Break Your Plateau And Start Building Muscle Again
Find out what you should do when your 1RM goes down to break your plateau, recover, and start building strength and muscle again. Summary Cut sets 50%. Cut weights 10%. Slowly work back up. With Dr. Muscle, you’ll do that automatically. Highlights * In a study, Ogasawara et al. (2013)
New Website
We've updated our website with: * New video demo * Screenshots * Customer reviews And more! Check out our new website for more information about Dr. Muscle.
Between Sets: How Long Should You Rest To Build Muscle Faster?
Find out how much time you should rest between sets when you lift weights to build muscle faster. Summary How long you should rest depends on what you’re training. For hypertrophy, rest at least 2 minutes between sets. For strength, rest at least 3 minutes. Science highlights * “When training
New timer
We've just added a timer! Time your rest between sets with: * Sound * Vibrate * Autostart (when you tap to "Save" a set)
New onboarding, self-test (choose your workout plan), and more!
We're proud to announce a new update to Dr. Muscle! Featuring: * New onboarding * New self-test (choose your workout plan) * Log in with Facebook * Improved recommendations for reps * Improved recommendations for weights * Weights recommended in 1 kg / 2.5 lbs increments
Workout plans now available inside Dr. Muscle!
This is a big update. Just released on Google Play and the App Store... * Workouts! Choose from our 6 workout plans (home, gym, 3-day, and 4-day/week) * Create your own workouts (add exercises from your list and order them as you please) * User interface: workouts and exercises are now shown
3-Point Checklist For Updating Your Muscle Building Workout Plan
You've been working out to build muscle for a while. You used to gain muscle and strength quickly. But now, your gains have slowed down or stopped. If that's you, consider our new 3-point checklist for updating your muscle building workout plan.
Update To Password Recovery
* Recover your password from inside the app * Fixed memory a bug that caused the app to crash after prolonged use on Android
Training Reference: 3 Evidence-Based Training Strategies That Help You Build Muscle Faster
If you want to build muscle faster, then you should try these 3 evidence-based training strategies: 1. Use “Daily Undulating Periodization” And Change Reps Every Workout To Build Strength And Muscle Faster 2. Finish Strong With A “Plus Set” To Find Out How Much Heavier You Should Lift To Keep
3 Science-Based Training Strategies That Help You Build Muscle Faster
If you liked this presentation, and you want to build muscle faster with science automatically, you may like our new workout app Dr. Muscle (get early access). Dr. Muscle is like a personal trainer in your phone. It tells you what to do when you work out to build muscle