The Powerlifting Platform

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Excel in coaching, not in spreadsheets. The all-in-one platform for powerlifting coaches and athletes to build programs, track progress, and prepare for meets.

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Features

Everything you need to coach and compete

From programming to meet day — Ascend covers every aspect of powerlifting training.

Training Programs

Follow structured programs from your coach with sets, reps, RPE, and percentages all laid out.

Program Builder

Design periodized programs with drag-and-drop simplicity. Save templates and assign to athletes.

Analytics & Progress

Track estimated 1RMs, volume, and trends over time with beautiful charts and insights.

Meet Planning

Plan your attempt selections, warm-up timing, and track meet results all in one place.

Leaderboards

Compare lifts with training partners using Wilks, DOTS, and IPF GL formulas.

Multi-Athlete Management

Manage your entire roster from one dashboard. Monitor compliance and progress at a glance.

How it works

Get started in minutes

Create your account and set up your profile in under a minute.

Connect with your coach

Join your coach's team or invite athletes to yours.

Follow your program

Log your training with RPE, sets, reps, and video feedback.

Track your progress

Watch your numbers climb with detailed analytics and meet-day tools.

What coaches and athletes say

Real feedback from the powerlifting community

" Ascend completely changed how I manage my athletes. I went from juggling spreadsheets to having everything in one place. My athletes love it. "

Rijker Cox

Coach & Gym Owner

" The program builder is incredible. I can plan an entire training block in minutes and my athletes get a seamless experience on their end. "

Guillaume Aries

Strength Coach

" As an athlete, the meet planning feature is a game-changer. I can plan my attempts, track warm-ups, and review my results all in one app. "

Coen de Heer

Coach & Gym Owner

" The analytics and meet planning features are next level. I can see exactly how my training is progressing and go into competition day fully prepared. "