After six months of development, we're finally getting close to releasing StrengthLog v9.0 –one of the biggest updates we've ever made.

Among other things, v9.0 includes:

• A brand-new, smarter program builder with multiple progression models
• A cleaner, more organized interface
• Lots of quality-of-life improvements throughout the app

This release also includes a one-time data migration for all users, so before rolling it out to everyone, we'd like as many people as possible to help us test it.

Unfortunately, Apple makes beta testing much more cumbersome, so this beta is Android-only. (Sorry, iPhone users – we'll hopefully include you next time!)

Want early access?

Just email app@strengthlog.com with the email address connected to your Google Play account.

Note: This may be different from the email address you use to sign in to StrengthLog.

We'll then add you to our Google Play beta list and send you the download link.

What we ask in return

Use the app as you normally would—and if you find bugs, glitches, or anything that feels off, let us know as soon as possible at app@strengthlog.com

The more feedback we get, the smoother the public release will be. Thanks for helping us make StrengthLog even better! 💪

Slept poorly, today's workout didn't hit goals.

Does anyone else find this to be the case?

The answer is yes, although with some caveats (depending on goals and training experience).

Building on the presentation of the 2-day routines available in the StrengthLog app I posted last week, in this article I talk about 2-day splits in general: who're they for, how good are they, what does a well-designed one look like, and so on.

Is a 2-Day Workout Split Enough to Build Muscle & Strength?

Thanks for reading!

Can two workouts a week be enough?

Sure it can. Although a 2-day workout split works best for beginners (and early intermediates), advanced lifters can use one to maintain when life gets busy.

Here’s a selection of our best 2-day workout splits, all free in the StrengthLog app:

The Best 2-Day Workout Splits for Muscle, Strength & Health.

We’ve got a little of this, and a little of that - from general strength training to beginner routines to workout plans for older adults and kids.

While compiling these, it struck me that we don’t have all that many 2-day splits. None for bodybuilding, for example (not “optimal” perhaps, but what if you only have 2 days to train?).

Is that something you guys would be interested in?

Went to a gym yesterday as a pay-per-day user.

Very very different to my home gym. Loads of Technogym machines and hardly any free weights. I guess the locals don't bother with legs as single leg press machine was the sum total of lower body stations and not enough plates to do any significant squats or deadlifts.

Loved the episode on pull ups. Still can't do one! So DAMN heavy.

Yet I can do 105% of bodyweight for 4 quality reps on plate loaded pull down.

Do I need to get to 120% or some other number to be confident of nailing my first pull up?