5x5 Workout - Zen Labs

Name: 5x5 Workout - Zen Labs
Rating: 4.7 (1632 reviews)
Author: Zen Labs

By: Zen Labs App

Strength Training Powerlifting

Overview

Version:

1.9.11

Last updated: 2026-08-06

Ranking

#43,826 ▼ 73

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The 5x5 Workout by Zen Labs Fitness is a beginner-friendly strength program that centers on three core lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. It delivers a simple 3-day-per-week plan with two alternating workouts (A and B) across an 8- to 12-week cycle, designed to build steady strength gains and minimize setup friction.

Features include the first two weeks free, 3x5 and 5x5 options, warmup calculator and weight/reps tracker, PR progress graphs, HealthKit integration, and a straightforward onboarding that calculates your program from your 1RM. An optional Zen Unlimited Pass unlocks pro features across Zen Labs Fitness apps.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Sports Education

By:

Zen Labs

Rating:

4.70

(1,632)

Version:

1.9.11 Last updated: 2026-08-06

Version code:

889334025

Creation date:

2018-05-07

Compatible devices:

Size:

202.80MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 43,826 ▼ 73

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Zen Labs

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/5x5-workout-zen-labs/id1359084503

User Reviews

The 5x5 Workout app is praised for its clean design, clear structure, and effective progression, with easy initial customization. However, users frequently complain about rigid weight controls, subscription/purchase frustrations, stability problems, limited exercise substitutions, and inconsistent support. The core program is seen as solid and beginner-friendly, but monetization and reliability issues undermine long‑term satisfaction.

Pros

Easy to use with a clean, well-designed UI and straightforward 5x5 program flow.
Structured progression and accountability; clear progression logic and plan.
Ability to modify and adjust workouts early on to fit gains.
No gimmicks; simple, effective program that beginners can follow.
Reported tangible progress and results from the app.

Cons

Rigid weight settings (minimum 45 lbs, no per-set weights, awkward input) hindering small adjustments.
Monetization issues and upgrades (subscription charges, pro features not unlocking, poor communication).
Stability problems (crashes, hangs on older devices, loss of progress after reinstall).
Limited exercise substitutions/equipment options (e.g., no women's barbell, no dumbbell option).
Slow or unhelpful customer support.

Recent reviews

Why can’t I change the weight setting in an app designed for WEIGHT LIFTING?! It defaulted to 45 lbs. there is no way I can lift that. Plus I have injuries that prevent some of the exercises and there’s no way to customize - at very least give a rename feature. Just sad

by ut*****, 2025-05-10

I haven’t found a way to log into the app easily even though I paid for a subscription. The app kept crashing every time I opened it after using it for a few months. I deleted the app and reinstalled it subsequently, losing all the progress I had stored in the app. Everything essentially reset back to my beginning point.