How should I angle my device to track my lifts?
Giving the app a good view of the scene is essential for it to track you well.
Tip, use the tracking quality indicator during a lift to see how well the app is seeing you. Green is good and Red is bad!
Securely mount the device to a stable spot on a rack or wall. Do not hold the device while the app is recording. We have some suggested camera mounts here.
Move the device to another location where the sun is not directly behind the person lifting.
Most devices have their camera in the top middle portion of the screen, so make sure your mount does not cover that part.
The idea camera position is eye-level, looking slightly down and straight at the person lifting.
Angle the camera down a bit to catch the entire lift.
Move the camera left or right to get both hands in the scene.
Get as much in the bar in the frame including hands.
Let us know if you have any issues and we'll add more tips to this article.
The idea camera position is eye-level, looking slightly down and straight at the person lifting.
Adjust the camera angle to catch the entire lift
Tip: You can use the Camera app on your phone to preview the view. Start up the app, do a set through the full range of motion, and make sure you can see the bar and hands through the entirety of the lift.
The indicator in the bottom of the In-Lift View can help you find a good camera angle. It will show a green ✅ checkmark indicator on the camera icon when the app has a good view and a yellow ⚠️ warning icon on the camera icon when the app has a bad view at the bar. If you're consistently seeing red, try a different angle.
Tip, use the tracking quality indicator during a lift to see how well the app is seeing you. Green is good and Red is bad!
Common issues and solutions
The device is moving around
Securely mount the device to a stable spot on a rack or wall. Do not hold the device while the app is recording. We have some suggested camera mounts here.
The camera is looking directly into the sun
Move the device to another location where the sun is not directly behind the person lifting.
The front-facing camera is covered by the mount or case
Most devices have their camera in the top middle portion of the screen, so make sure your mount does not cover that part.
Squat
The idea camera position is eye-level, looking slightly down and straight at the person lifting.
Common issues and solutions
Bar and hands go out of the scene
Angle the camera down a bit to catch the entire lift.
Only one hand is visible
Move the camera left or right to get both hands in the scene.
Bench
Get as much in the bar in the frame including hands.
Common issues and solutions
Let us know if you have any issues and we'll add more tips to this article.
Clean
The idea camera position is eye-level, looking slightly down and straight at the person lifting.
Common issues and solutions
Bar and hands go out of frame
Adjust the camera angle to catch the entire lift
Tip: You can use the Camera app on your phone to preview the view. Start up the app, do a set through the full range of motion, and make sure you can see the bar and hands through the entirety of the lift.
Tracking Quality Indicator
The indicator in the bottom of the In-Lift View can help you find a good camera angle. It will show a green ✅ checkmark indicator on the camera icon when the app has a good view and a yellow ⚠️ warning icon on the camera icon when the app has a bad view at the bar. If you're consistently seeing red, try a different angle.
Updated on: 11/12/2023