You've been training for months. Are you Bronze — or Gold?
Most lifters have no idea how they compare. GROOVE's rank system uses scientific strength standards to show you exactly where you stand. No guessing. No ego. Just data.
Find your strength level in 30 seconds
No download. No signup. Just enter your numbers.
Want the full picture? GROOVE tracks all 56 exercises and shows your rank for each one.
See detailed results on our full calculator →The gym lie nobody talks about
You show up. You lift. You leave. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you wonder: am I actually making progress?
Your gym buddy benches 100kg and calls it "decent." Instagram shows people squatting 200kg like it's nothing. And you? You have no frame of reference. No way to know if your numbers are impressive, average, or beginner-level for someone your size.
Here's the truth most fitness apps won't tell you: logging your workouts means nothing if you can't measure where you stand.
A notebook full of numbers doesn't tell you if you're strong. A spreadsheet doesn't know if your bench press is impressive for your body weight. And your gym buddy's opinion is based on exactly one data point: himself.
That's why we built GROOVE.
Not another workout logger. A strength measurement system that tells you the truth — exercise by exercise, normalized for your body weight and gender, mapped to 12 ranks that actually mean something.
12 ranks. From first-timer to world-class.
Based on established strength standards, normalized for body weight and gender. Every rank is earned.
Every exercise earns its own rank independently. Your Bench might be Gold while your Squat is Silver. GROOVE shows exactly where you're strong — and where you have room to grow.
From gym session to strength data in 3 steps
No learning curve. No complicated setup. Open the app and start lifting.
Log
Open GROOVE, tap Start Workout, and log your sets. Previous weights auto-fill from your last session. Average time per set: 5 taps. Faster than writing it down.
Measure
GROOVE estimates your 1RM for every exercise using the Epley formula — the same method used by strength coaches worldwide. Then it normalizes for your body weight and gender to make the comparison fair.
Rank
Your performance maps to one of 12 ranks based on established strength standards. Watch your rank rise over weeks and months. See the gap between you and the next tier. Stay hungry.
Every feature earns its place.
No bloat. No social feeds. No meal plans. Just the tools you need to get stronger and know it.
- One-tap set logging with auto-filled weights from your last session
- Smart rest timer with visual ring and haptic feedback (60–180s)
- 56 exercises across 6 muscle groups — all curated, no junk
- 5 ready-made templates: Upper, Lower, Push, Pull, Full Body
- Automatic PR detection with celebration animation
- Instagram-ready share cards in 3 gradient themes
- Complete workout history with every set, every rep, every detail
- 1RM trend graphs for every exercise — see the trajectory
- Weekly frequency tracking so you never miss a pattern
- Rank progression with milestone celebrations and tier breakdowns
GROOVE vs. everything else
We're not the first gym tracker. We're the first one that tells you where you stand.
| Feature | Pen & Paper | Other Apps | GROOVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set logging | ✓ Slow | ✓ Medium | ✓ 5 taps |
| Strength ranking | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ 12 tiers |
| Body weight normalization | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gender-fair standards | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Per-exercise ranks | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Share cards | ✗ | Some | ✓ 3 themes |
| Price | Free | $5–15/mo | Free |
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Strength Level Calculator
Enter your lifts and see where you rank across all major exercises. Compare against established strength standards adjusted for your body weight and gender.
Calculate your rank1RM Calculator
Estimate your one-rep max using 5 proven formulas including Epley, Brzycki, and Lombardi. See how different methods compare side by side.
Estimate your 1RMRank System Guide
Understand all 12 ranks, what strength level each requires, and what it takes to climb from Bronze to Champion. The complete breakdown.
Explore the ranksGROOVE is just warming up.
Here's what we're building next. The core is solid. Now we're adding the features that turn a solo tool into a competitive platform.
Crews & Leagues
Create private leagues with friends. Compete on weekly leaderboards. Push each other to rank up. The gym is more fun with rivals.
Apple Watch
Log sets and track rest from your wrist. No phone needed between sets. Glance, tap, lift.
Seasons
90-day competitive seasons. Start fresh, climb the ranks, earn end-of-season rewards. A reason to stay consistent.
AI Recommendations
Personalized workout suggestions based on your history, weak points, and rank gaps. Smart training, not random programming.