Celebrate every personal record
Every PR gets marked with a trophy. Look back at your strength progress across months without annoying streaks or social clutter.
HEWN
20KG/ 45 LBS
CALIBRATING 20 KG BAR0%
Built for solo lifters
Never guess your weights.
HEWN is a clean workout log for people who train alone. It pre-fills what you lifted last session, starts your rest timer the moment you finish a set, and keeps working in basement gyms with no signal.
Works without signalGenerous free planNo ads or feedsImport old logs easily
Weekly progress
This week against last week
Compare your workouts, total weight lifted, and gym time side by side with last week. Below your volume curves, see which muscle groups are recovered and ready to train.
Exercise library
914 exercises ready to log
Browse exercises by muscle group or equipment. Pick from bodybuilding, powerlifting, and bodyweight movements, or add your own in seconds.
Workout history
Track sessions on a yearly calendar
See every workout you logged over the year in a clean color-coded grid. Look back at your total weight lifted and every personal record you set.
What most workout logs don't do
Celebrate every personal record
Every PR gets marked with a trophy. Look back at your strength progress across months without annoying streaks or social clutter.
What most workout logs don't do
Rotate exercises when you get stuck
Stuck on bench press? Pick alternative exercises for any movement. If you stall for three sessions in a row, HEWN suggests rotating to dumbbell presses or dips so you keep building muscle.
What most workout logs don't do
See your real strength gains
Track your estimated maxes and volume curves across each training block so you know your program is actually working.
Weekly progress
This week against last week
Compare your workouts, total weight lifted, and gym time side by side with last week. Below your volume curves, see which muscle groups are recovered and ready to train.
- Workouts, weight lifted, and gym time compared to last week
- Simple day by day bars show if you are keeping up
- Recovery percentages for each muscle group before you start
Exercise library
914 exercises ready to log
Browse exercises by muscle group or equipment. Pick from bodybuilding, powerlifting, and bodyweight movements, or add your own in seconds.
- Tap any muscle on the body map to find exercises
- Filter by barbells, dumbbells, cables, or machines
- Add custom exercises with your own notes
Workout history
Track sessions on a yearly calendar
See every workout you logged over the year in a clean color-coded grid. Look back at your total weight lifted and every personal record you set.
- See all your past workouts at a glance
- Trophy badges mark every time you set a new personal record
- Your past logs stay saved on your phone forever
What most workout logs don't do
Rotate exercises when you get stuck
Stuck on bench press? Pick alternative exercises for any movement. If you stall for three sessions in a row, HEWN suggests rotating to dumbbell presses or dips so you keep building muscle.
See your real strength gains
Track your estimated maxes and volume curves across each training block so you know your program is actually working.
Works on both Android and iPhone.
The Solo Lifter's Frustrations
Why solo lifters ditch typical trackers
Generic fitness apps were engineered to maximize monthly subscription conversions and social media engagement. We built HEWN to solve the four real failure modes of lifting.
01No signal
Basement gyms kill cloud apps
You grab your phone between sets, but thick gym walls kill cell reception. Other apps freeze or spin. HEWN saves everything directly on your phone instantly.
02Time off
Lifting heavy too soon causes injury
Returning from three weeks away and trying to lift your old PR leads to pulled muscles and tendon strain. HEWN drops your suggested weights safely, then ramps you back up session by session.
03Paywalls
Aggressive paywalls on basic routines
Most apps let you make three routines before demanding a $40–$60/year subscription. HEWN offers a generous free tier with comprehensive workout and program logging without ad clutter.
04Cable math
Cable weights are often misleading
A 60 kg pin on a dual-cable station only lifts 30 kg of real weight. Other apps log fake numbers. HEWN calculates the actual resistance you are lifting.
Smart recovery
Safely rebuild strength after time off
Taking time off for vacation, work, or illness is normal. But loading your old heavy weights on day one is how lifters hurt their shoulders and knees.
When you return after time away, HEWN automatically proposes a lighter starting weight. Hit your target reps, and it ramps you up 5% each workout until you are back at your best.
5% StepSafe Ramp-Up
AdaptiveLayoff Window
ProtectedAll-Time PRs
- Suggested weights dial down proportionally based on days since your last session
- Hitting target reps unlocks a 5% Comeback Step back toward your top form
- Celebrates verified Recapture milestones when your pre-break strength is rebuilt
Bigger screenComputer planner
Plan the next block
on a bigger screen.
Logging between sets belongs on your phone. But when you want to map out the next 12 weeks of training, open the web planner on your computer to set up your exercises, target reps, and rest weeks with a full keyboard.
0112-week plans
Plan multi-week blocks
Set up training blocks for muscle growth, strength, and planned recovery weeks with clear volume targets.
02Computer keyboard
Fast routine planning
Build workouts and adjust target sets in seconds with a computer keyboard instead of tapping on a small screen.
03Automatic sync
Always in sync with your phone
Sign in with Google and everything you set up on your computer appears on your phone before you walk into the gym.
Life happens
Miss a day without losing your week
When work or travel makes you miss Tuesday leg day, choose to do it on Wednesday. The rest of your week slides forward one day so you never have to skip a muscle group or double up workouts.
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
PlannedUUpperLLower·RestUUpperLLower·Rest·Rest
ShiftedUUpperBusyBusyLLower·RestUUpperLLower·Rest
U Upper, L Lower, · Rest
Lifting Biomechanics // Cable Systems
Why 100 kg on a Cable Crossover Feels Like 50 kg
A 1:1 single fixed pulley delivers the full 100 kg resistance with high stack inertia. A 2:1 compound floating pulley cuts felt effort to 50 kg, doubles cable stroke length, and slashes stack momentum by 75% for zero-slack athletic reps.
Dual Machine Kinematics // 100 kg Pinned Load
CABLE STROKE:0.0 cm (0%)
Why HEWN tracks pulley ratios: Pinning 100 kg on a commercial functional trainer is a 50 kg muscular effort. HEWN records true effective load so your progressive overload, tonnage, and e1RM calculations remain scientifically accurate across different gym facilities.
Side by Side // Direct Comparison
Why serious lifters switch to HEWN
Most workout apps sell recurring subscriptions or turn training into a social feed. HEWN is built for the solo lifter who values focus, biomechanical accuracy, and absolute reliability.
| Capability / Standard | HEWNSolo-First | Strong | Hevy | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost & Ethics | ||||
| Pricing & Paywalls | Generous Free Plan | $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr | $3.99/mo or $29.99/yr | Core workout logging is free with zero ads. Transparent pro plans planned for advanced multi-block analytics. |
| Ads & Social Feed Clutter | Yes | No | No | Zero influencer feeds, follower counts, or banner ads. Built solely for your lifting. |
| Account Required to Log | No | Yes | Yes | Start logging on HEWN on install. Account is purely optional for cloud backup & web planner. |
| Performance & Reliability | ||||
| Works in basement gyms with no signal | Yes | Partial | Partial (Needs signal) | Saves everything directly on your phone. Never freezes or waits on a connection. |
| Computer web planner | Yes | No | Paid Only | Plan 12-week blocks on your computer with a full keyboard; syncs straight to your phone. |
| Lifting Science & Safety | ||||
| Weight ramp after taking time off | Yes | No | No | Safely drops suggested weights after weeks away so you don't hurt yourself (5% ramp back up). |
| Exercise swap suggestions when stuck | Yes | No | No | Notices when you stall for three sessions and suggests alternative movements. |
| Real cable machine resistance | Yes | No | No | Calculates the true weight lifted so your numbers are accurate across different gyms. |
| Move missed days forward | Yes | No | No | Missed Tuesday? Move it to Wednesday and the rest of your week slides forward cleanly. |
| Data Ownership | ||||
| Import past workouts from other apps | Yes | CSV Only | Paid Only | Import all your workouts from Strong, Hevy, or Lyfta in 60 seconds. |
| Permanent workout history | Yes | No | No | Your past workouts and personal records stay saved on your phone forever. |
Origin
The 3 core frustrations we solved
We built HEWN because we were fed up with the apps we used every week.
01
Aggressive Paywalls
Charging $40 to $60 a year just to save a fourth workout routine hurts lifters. HEWN offers a generous free tier with comprehensive workout logging and zero ads.
02
Lost Workouts in Basements
Real training happens in thick concrete basements where cell signals die. HEWN saves sets directly to your device with 0ms latency.
03
The Layoff Re-Injury Trap
Other apps prompt you with your all-time PR after a month away, leading to pulled muscles. HEWN safely ramps weights back by 5% per workout.
Switch In 60 Seconds
Switch without losing a single workout
You don't have to start from scratch. Export your data from Strong, Hevy, or Lyfta and drop it right into HEWN.
1
Export CSV
Open Strong, Hevy, or Lyfta, navigate to Settings > Export Data, and export your complete workout history as a CSV file.
2
Drop into HEWN
Open HEWN on your phone or web planner, tap Settings > Import CSV, and select the file. HEWN parses and maps your lifts automatically.
3
Train Immediately
Your historical PR milestones, lifetime tonnage, and progressive overload tracking are loaded instantly into your Habit Matrix.
Real lifters
What people who train alone say
Feedback from people who lift for themselves without an audience.
“My gym is in an underground basement with zero cell reception. Every other app crashed or lost my sets. HEWN saves every rep instantly.”
Marcus T.
Powerlifter
“The weight ramp feature saved my shoulder after taking a month off. It gave me 75 kg instead of my 90 kg bench, and I worked back up in three weeks without any joint pain.”
Elena R.
Solo Lifter
“I deleted my paid tracker the day I imported my workouts into HEWN. No ads, no social feeds, and the cable numbers are actually accurate.”
David S.
Garage Gym Lifter
Everyday Engineering // No Fluff
Built for the lift, not the feed.
Every tiny convenience has been honed to eliminate friction between your sets.
0ms latency
Basement gyms with zero signal
Saves every set directly into your phone's native SQLite storage instantly. No loading spinners, no waiting for cell reception in thick concrete basements.
Readiness score
Muscle recovery tracking
See which muscle groups are fresh and which are still recovering from your previous workouts before you unrack the bar.
Habit matrix
Yearly workout calendar & PRs
View every workout you logged over the year in a clean color-coded grid with personal record milestone trophies.
Exact math
Barbell plate calculator
Shows exactly which 25kg, 20kg, 10kg, 5kg, and fractional plates to slide onto the barbell in kilograms or pounds.
1-tap update
In-gym quick adjustments
Swapped a dumbbell for a cable during a crowded gym session? HEWN asks if you want to update your template when you finish.
100% portable
Your data stays yours
Import your full workout archive from Strong, Hevy, or Lyfta in 60 seconds. Export your logs anytime with zero lock-in.
Philosophy // The Solo Lifter
The Solo Lifter's Manifesto
We built HEWN because we were sick of workout apps treating strength training like a social media game. When you step under a barbell with 140 kilos on your back, you don't care about badges or influencer feeds. You care about one thing: what did I lift last week, and what am I lifting today?
Works without signal. No loading spinners.
Real training happens in concrete basements, garage setups, and crowded gyms where cell reception dies. An app that spins on a loading wheel while your rest timer ticks down ruins your workout. HEWN saves everything directly on your phone the moment you log a set. No spinners. No loading bars. No lost workouts.
No feeds, influencers, or virtual applause.
You do not train for an audience. You do not need a social feed telling you that a stranger logged a warm-up set. The gym is a place to focus. HEWN has no follower counts, no public profiles, and no comment sections. You compete exclusively against your own past numbers.
Lifting longevity over ego.
Lifting is a lifetime sport. When life gets in the way through injury, illness, or travel, trying to hit your old heavy PRs on day one is how lifters tear tendons. HEWN drops your suggested weights safely after time away, ramping you back up 5% each session so you can rebuild your strength without joint pain.
Accurate cable weights that reflect reality.
A 100 kg pin on a dual-cable station with a movable pulley only gives you 50 kg of actual resistance. Logging the pin number without the pulley ratio is fake math that ruins your progress tracking. HEWN calculates the true resistance you are lifting so your numbers stay consistent across any gym.
A generous free plan. Your workout log belongs to you.
Your training log is your personal history. Paywalling basic routine slots after a week is hostile to lifters. HEWN offers a generous free tier for solo lifters without ad clutter or forced account walls, alongside transparent commercial plans for power users. And whatever you log, your data remains yours to export anytime.
“You don't need an audience to get strong. You need honest numbers, a safe ramp back after time off, and the discipline to show up.”
— HEWN Core Philosophy
Straight Answers // FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Honest answers about our local-first offline architecture, data privacy, and generous free plan.
01
How does HEWN's pricing work?
HEWN offers a generous free plan that gives solo lifters fast offline logging, unlimited workout history, and plate math with zero ads. We plan to offer optional paid pro features for advanced multi-block analytics and coach tools, but the core in-gym logger remains generous and honest without bait-and-switch paywalls.
02
Do I need to make an account?
No. You can open the app and log workouts immediately. Everything stays on your phone. You only sign in with Google if you want to back up your data and use the computer planner.
03
Does it work with no cell service?
Yes. Basement gyms and airplane mode work completely fine. When you get back online, your backup syncs in the background.
04
How does the weight ramp work?
If you miss training for several weeks, HEWN suggests a safer, lighter starting weight. As you hit your reps, it adds 5% back each workout until you reach your old numbers.
05
Can I bring my workouts from other apps?
Yes. Export a CSV file from Strong, Hevy, or Lyfta, and tap Import in HEWN. Your past workouts and personal records will be there in seconds.
06
What phones does it work on?
HEWN works on Android and iPhone, with a web planner for your computer.
Ready to lift
No feeds, streaks, or distraction.
Compete against your own past lifts. Start with our generous free plan today.