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!

Common issues and solutions

The device is moving around

Shaky Camera

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

It's Always Sunny in the Weight Room

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.

Keep The Notch Area Clear

Squat

The idea camera position is eye-level, looking slightly down and straight at the person lifting.

Good Squat Angle

Common issues and solutions

Bar and hands go out of the scene

Bar Not in 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.

Good Bench Angle

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.

Good Clean Angle

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

Not a Good Camera Angle

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