What is Ladder?
An overview of what Ladder offers, how it's different, and the basics of its subscription plans.
Updated Oct 6, 2026
What is Ladder?
Ladder gives you a strength training plan that fits into your schedule, every single day. Through the Ladder app, members have access to professionally designed training programs and daily coach-prescribed workouts that are new each week. This eliminates the wasted time, energy, and money that comes with maintaining a balanced training routine. With easy-to-follow video demonstrations, in-ear coaching, and precise pacing for every movement, Ladder delivers a workout experience comparable to personal training but on your schedule, from wherever you workout, and at a fraction of the cost.
What are the features of the Ladder app?
- Structured weekly programs lasting 5–6 weeks focused on progressive strength gains.
- A variety of training styles, including bodybuilding, HIIT, kettlebell, Pilates, yoga, and functional fitness.
- Expert coaches guide workouts with video demos and audio cues, plus team chats and messaging.
- Progress tracking through workout logs for sets, reps, and weights to monitor improvement.
- Available on iOS with Apple Health integration, supporting home, gym, or outdoor workouts.
- Community features that enable team interaction, challenges, and shared motivation.
How is Ladder different from other fitness apps?
Ladder is built for strength training, specifically for busy people who are already motivated to workout. This isn't just a library of random workout content. Ladder gives you a complete workout plan to help you maximize your workouts and achieve real results. With Ladder you'll know exactly what workout to do, with a daily workout plan programmed by an expert coach and new each week.
- Results in less time
- New workouts every week
- A training plan that's always with you
- Real coaching
The Ladder app is specifically built for progressive strength training, with in-ear coaching, video demonstrations, and precise pacing. It seamlessly integrates with Spotify and Apple Music, so you can use your own playlists during workouts.
Where is Ladder located?
We are headquartered in Austin, TX but have teammates who work remotely too.
What kind of membership plans do you offer?
Ladder offers a complimentary FREE trial that is 100% free (no credit card is required to begin). After your trial, you can choose from a variety of membership options based on your preferences.
Our most popular subscription plan is the PRO plan. The monthly plan costs $29.99 per month. However, for the best value, we recommend the PRO Annual plan, which costs $14.99 per month ($179.99 due upfront).
To learn more about Ladder membership options, check out our Pricing Page (https://www.joinladder.com/pricing).
Is Ladder for people who workout at home or the gym?
Both! We have teams based at home and teams based at the gym. Your workout programming is in your pocket and ready when you are.
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