# barbell-tools

> Use this tool when you need to generate structured barbell strength training programs, calculate warmup routines, or determine optimal plate loads for weightlifting exercises. It solves problems for coaches, lifters, and fitness apps by providing a suite of tools, including warmup calculators, plate loaders, and novice linear progression generators, that take inputs such as lifter profiles and target weights and produce customized training programs and equipment setups. It is ideal for use in AI workflows, fitness apps, and home gym setups where personalized strength training guidance is needed.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/coachsync-barbell-tools  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/coachsync-barbell-tools

## Description

**CoachSync MCP** provides barbell strength training tools for AI assistants. Built for coaches, lifters, and fitness apps that want to add structured programming to their AI workflows.

No API key required — connect and start using.

## Tools

### Warmup Calculator
Generate a Starting Strength-style warmup ramp for any barbell lift. Produces structured warmup sets with decreasing reps as weight increases, starting from the empty bar. Supports custom bar weights (women's bar, training bar) and rounding increments. Works for squat, bench, press, deadlift, and power clean.

### Plate Loader
Calculate which plates to load on each side of the barbell to hit a target weight. Uses a greedy algorithm with standard plate denominations, or supply your own inventory for home gym setups. Supports both lb and kg.

### Novice LP Generator
Build a complete 4-week novice linear progression program based on the Starting Strength model. Takes a lifter profile (sex, bodyweight, age, training frequency) and returns a week-by-week program with squat every session, alternating press/bench, deadlift progressing to power cleans, and session-by-session weight increases. Includes coaching notes tailored to the lifter (age-adjusted recovery tips, microplate recommendations).

## Connect

```
https://mcp.coachsync.io/mcp
```

Transport: Streamable HTTP. Compatible with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP client.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.30
- **Verification tier:** unverified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/coachsync/barbell-tools)

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "coachsync-barbell-tools"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/coachsync-barbell-tools` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/coachsync-barbell-tools/pull`

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