Smolov Squat Calculator

Name: Smolov Squat Calculator
Price: 0.99 USD
Rating: 3.6 (26 reviews)
Author: Wide Swath Research, LLC

By: Wide Swath Research, LLC App

Health & Fitness

Overview

Version:

2.0.2

Last updated: 2020-11-13

Ranking

#284,996 ▼ 3,277

Overall

Features & Capabilities

No more fiddling with spreadsheets and print outs at the gym. This app calculates the weights you should use, based on your one rep max, for the 3-week Smolov Jr. and 13-week Full Smolov Squat protocols. The app also makes it easy to keep track of where you are in the cycle.

This Russian squat cycle has also been used by many for other lifts such as the bench press, shoulder press and deadlift with big jumps in strength. Smolov isn't for new lifters, but if you have some experience under your belt (like with 5/3/1, starting strength, 20 squat, etc.), then this may be a great lifting protocol for you.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Wide Swath Research, LLC

Rating:

3.60

(26)

Version:

2.0.2 Last updated: 2020-11-13

Version code:

838562035

Creation date:

2014-05-07

Compatible devices:

Size:

30.78MB

Price:

0.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-17

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# 284,996 ▼ 3,277

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Developed by:

Wide Swath Research, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smolov-squat-calculator/id874789500

Website:

http://www.smolovjr.com

User Reviews

Users praise automatic calculations and simple setup, plus basic progress tracking, but repeatedly report data loss after updates, misaligned weight increases, inconsistent percentages, and UX gaps that make the app feel disorganized. These reliability and accuracy issues limit its usefulness despite the convenience for Smolov planning.

Pros

Automates weight calculations from your 1RM and the program’s percentages, reducing manual math.
Simple to use and quick to set up—enter your max and increments, and the app generates weights for the full cycle.
Allows tracking progress with a 'Done' checkbox after each day.
Supports planning for Smolov and Smolov Jr., providing the full cycle in one app.

Cons

Calculation/increment gaps: does not apply the +20/30 lb increases in intermediate weeks (weeks 4–5) as expected.
Data loss after updates: completed/current cycles and saved work can be erased; updates reset progress.
Reliability issues with saving progress and checkboxes: checked sets may not save or remain after reopening.
Program/percentage mismatch: weeks and percentages do not always align with the original Smolov; not all daily percentages shown.
Organization/UX gaps: long lists, lack of body-part breakdown, and features like notes or per-set editing are missing.

Recent reviews

The app does a good job calculating based off percentages of your inputted 1RM. However, it does not add the 20 and 30 pound increases during the intermediate phase of the program (weeks 4 and 5). It only goes up by the increment you set app (5-10lbs).

by Ka*****, 2021-12-16

Great overall, but all the resources I viewed mentioned a 20 pound and then 30 pound increase during the base cycle, but the app only calculates a 5 pound incremental increase.