Ellim is a free AI-powered personal coach and fitness app for iOS. It features an AI workout generator that creates personalized workout plans in seconds, a library of 3,500+ exercises, meal tracking with AI food recognition, comprehensive progress tracking, and pre-built workout routines.

How does the AI personal coach work?

Describe the workout you want in plain English — for example, "upper body strength workout" or "30-minute HIIT session." Ellim's AI personal coach instantly generates a complete workout plan with exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods, matched from our library of 3,500+ exercises.

Is Ellim free to use?

Yes, Ellim is completely free to use. Core features including the AI workout generator, exercise library, workout tracking, meal logging with food search and barcode scanning, and pre-built routines are available at no cost — no ads, no credit card required. AI food recognition from photos is available as a premium feature.

What types of exercises does Ellim include?

Ellim includes over 3,500 exercises across multiple categories including weight training, bodyweight exercises, stretching and flexibility routines, and cardio workouts. Each exercise comes with detailed instructions.

Can Ellim create personalized workout plans?

Yes, Ellim's AI personal coach creates fully personalized workout plans based on your goals, preferences, and workout history. You can also build custom routines manually or choose from 100+ pre-built workout programs.

Does Ellim track meals and nutrition?

Yes, Ellim includes a dedicated Meal tab for tracking your nutrition. You can search for foods, scan barcodes to add items instantly, or use AI-powered food recognition to identify what you're eating from a photo. Food search and barcode scanning are free, while AI photo recognition is a premium feature.

All Exercises

StrongMan Iron Block Press

Press a heavy iron block overhead to build extreme shoulder, triceps, and core strength. Master this strongman staple for powerful upper body development.

Advanced

Compound

Push

1 min per set2 min rest

Shoulders

Weighted

Description

A compound exercise targeting the shoulders, triceps, and core by pressing a heavy iron block overhead.

How to Do StrongMan Iron Block Press

1
Setup
Stand with the iron block resting on a sturdy surface (e.g., tires, blocks) at chest height. Grip the block firmly with both hands, palms facing each other, fingers wrapped around the edges.
2
Setup
Position your feet hip-width apart, brace your core, and ensure a neutral spine. Take a deep breath into your diaphragm, creating intra-abdominal pressure.
3
Drive the block overhead by powerfully extending your knees, hips, and elbows simultaneously, using leg drive to initiate the lift.
4
As the block travels overhead, press it straight up until your arms are fully extended, locking out your elbows directly above your shoulders. Exhale as you press.
5
Control the descent by slowly lowering the block back to the starting position on the sturdy surface, maintaining a braced core throughout the movement.

Tips

Utilize a strong leg drive by dipping slightly and exploding upwards; this translates ground force into the press, especially with heavy loads.
Maintain a rigid torso by bracing your core tightly, as if preparing for a punch, to prevent excessive lumbar hyperextension and protect your spine.
Focus on a controlled, smooth lockout at the top, ensuring your triceps are fully engaged and the block is stable directly over your shoulders.
Keep your wrists strong and stacked directly under your forearms to support the weight and prevent undue strain on your wrist joints.

Common Mistakes

×Arching the lower back excessively: Fix this by actively bracing your core and tucking your pelvis slightly forward to maintain a neutral spine throughout the press.
×Failing to use leg drive: Correct this by practicing a powerful dip and drive motion, using your legs to initiate momentum before your arms take over.
×Dropping the block uncontrolled: Improve by maintaining tension and control during the eccentric phase, slowly lowering the block back to the starting platform rather than letting it fall.