Squat: every rep counted.
Prop your phone side-on, squat, and hear the count. Apex One tracks your hip, knee and ankle, only counts reps that reach depth and come back to standing, and tells you what to fix in a few words.
How to do a squat
Works: Quads, glutes, adductors and core
- Stand with feet about shoulder-width apart, toes turned out slightly.
- Brace your trunk, then sit your hips back and down as your knees bend in line with your toes.
- Lower until your thighs are about parallel to the floor, or as deep as you can control comfortably.
- Drive through the whole foot and stand tall, finishing with hips and knees straight.
Common mistakes and how Apex One cues them
Stopping short of depth
The coach cues “lower a little farther if comfortable” and the rep only counts at working depth.
Rushing the way down
Aim for about two seconds down. Tempo cues kick in when reps get fast and bouncy.
Not finishing the rep
Stand all the way up. A rep counts only when hip and knee return to the start.
Heels lifting
Keep weight through the mid-foot. If heels rise, widen your stance a little and squat a bit less deep.
Camera setup
Turn sideways. Keep one hip, knee and ankle in view. Use decent light and keep a plain background if you can. Apex One tells you when it can see you and only counts reps it fully tracked. Video stays on your phone.
Questions
Can an app really check squat form?
It can check what a side-on camera measures reliably: knee and hip angle (depth), whether you return to standing, and how fast each rep is. It won't replace a coach's eye for every detail, but depth, range and tempo are where most home squats go wrong.
Where should I put my phone for squats?
Side-on, about 2 to 3 metres away at hip height, so one hip, knee and ankle stay in view through the whole rep. The setup guide in the app shows you when you're in frame.
Does it work for goblet or barbell squats?
Yes. The counter tracks your joints, not the weight, so bodyweight, goblet, dumbbell and barbell squats all count the same way as long as your side profile is visible.