Progressive overload training, on autopilot.
Bazu tells you exactly when to add weight, build reps, or hold steady — so every workout builds real strength and hits your next PR.
400+ workouts logged8,029+ sets recorded
Built for flow
Move fast in your workout. Finish with total clarity.
A clean workout view keeps logging quick between sets. The moment you hit finish, your summary shows exactly what you completed.
Less friction during training. Better feedback after every session.
One app. Every part of your training, covered.
From the first set to long-term goals — Bazu handles the tracking so you can stay focused on the work.
Smart logging that knows what to do next.
Before every set, Bazu tells you the exact weight and reps to hit. Get stronger every workout — not every few months.
Know your PR the moment it happens.
Live trophy badge mid-workout. Five record types per exercise. Every PR you've ever set, in one place.
Train every muscle. Miss none.
Six muscle groups with drill-down — see at a glance if your leg day is quad-heavy with no hamstring work.
Your workout, now on your wrist.
Apple Watch logs sets with the Digital Crown, and your next-set Progressive Overload target shows right on the watch face. Phone stays in the bag.
Built for strength, hypertrophy, and powerlifting — for lifters adding weight to the bar, setting new PRs, and watching their numbers climb. Log barbell lifts, dumbbell work, machine sets, cable work, and bodyweight movements from a 500+ exercise library, each with anatomy guides and common mistakes. See weekly volume by muscle group, track your squat and deadlift progression over months and years, and log workouts offline when the gym signal drops. Free forever, no ads, no social feed.
Everything else included.
The details that make daily training friction-free.
Goals with deadlines
Weight, reps, duration, or added-load targets — by a date, not just a direction
Smart rest timer
Exercise-aware rest timer between sets — auto-starts when you finish
Lock-screen rest timer
Live Activity keeps your rest countdown on the lock screen — no unlock needed
500+ exercises
Anatomy guide, common mistakes, illustrated form
1RM estimates
Modeled strength benchmark per exercise
1RM Progress chart
Pick any lift, see your all-time estimated-1RM trajectory
Save as routine
Turn any finished workout into a reusable plan
Next routine, queued
Home follows your saved split order and advances to the next routine after each one
Personalized setup
Library, set defaults, and goal templates adapt to your equipment and training focus
Works offline
Train anywhere, syncs when you reconnect
Set notes
Flag form check, joint pain, or easy +5 lb on any set
Goal celebration
Distinct haptic and screen when you hit a target
Dark mode
For 5am lifts and late-night sessions
Music auto-play
Your playlist starts when your workout does — connect Apple Music once
Cloud sync
Workout history syncs across iPhone and Apple Watch automatically
Finish-anyway control
See what's incomplete; go back or finish as-is
No ads, no feed
Forever. Free or Pro.
Ready to hit your next PR?
Free on iOS. Start your first workout in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Bazu.
Free forever. Upgrade when you're ready.
Free runs your whole training loop — unlimited workouts, history, and PRs. Pro adds room for bigger plans and progressive overload coaching.
Pro
$4.99/mo · $24.99/yr — save 58%Everything in Free, plus:
- Unlimited routines
- Unlimited goals
- Unlimited custom exercises
- Progressive Overload recommendations
- Progress Overload insights
Free
Always free- Unlimited workouts
- 500+ exercises
- Full workout history & PRs
- Core analytics & streaks
- 1RM estimates
- Unlimited PRs — all time, all exercises
- Offline mode + cloud sync
- 4 routines
- 3 goals
- No ads, ever
Subscribe in the app. Cancel anytime. No credit card needed for the free tier.
Articles
Practical guides on progressive overload, PRs, and getting stronger.
Best Strong App Alternative (2026): Bazu for Progressive Overload & Free Charts
Looking for a Strong app alternative in 2026? Bazu offers free charts, 1RM, PRs, and muscle breakdown — plus progressive overload recommendations for Pro lifters and a usable free tier.
Progressive Overload for Beginners: When to Add Weight, Reps, or Sets
Learn how progressive overload works, when to add weight, when to build reps, and how to keep getting stronger without guessing your next workout.
Muscle Distribution for Strength Training: Why Balanced Volume Matters
Learn what muscle distribution means in strength training, why balanced weekly volume matters, and how to fix common imbalances before they slow progress.
Bazu vs Strong vs Hevy: Best Workout Tracker App for Lifters (2026)
Comparing Bazu, Strong, and Hevy as free workout trackers for lifters. See which app gives you the most without hitting a paywall, a routine cap, or a 3-month history limit.
Best Free Workout Tracker App for Strength Training (Minimalist, No Ads)
Looking for the best free workout tracker app for strength training? Bazu includes unlimited logging, 500+ exercises, offline mode, and full workout history — free, no ads, no time limit.
How Does Bazu Calculate Personal Records (PRs)?
Learn how Bazu calculates PRs for load, reps, bodyweight, weighted bodyweight, duration, and estimated 1RM (e1RM) with clear formulas.
Start your next workout with Bazu
Whether you're building consistency or chasing new PRs, Bazu shows you what to lift next — so every session moves your strength forward.
