SAN DIEGO, CA - June 14, 2025

Evolve, the official training app of Powerlifting America, has announced the launch of Genesis, its most advanced training engine to date. Developed in collaboration with leading exercise scientists Dr. Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland of Data Driven Strength (DDS), Genesis represents the next evolution in evidence-based, adaptive strength programming.“Genesis isn’t just an update — it’s a complete rethinking of how we approach strength training in 2025,” said Garrett Blevins, CEO of Evolve and former world-record-holding powerlifter. “By merging research, coaching experience, and real athlete data, we’ve built a system that helps every lifter make measurable progress — from their first 225 bench to their next national record.”

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‍A New Foundation for Personalized Progress

‍Genesis brings a unified framework that combines the latest research findings with years of practical coaching experience. The new engine opens the door to greater athlete control and collaboration with the training engine as well as refined logging and data analytics, ensuring every workout serves a purpose in the broader context of long-term strength development.Key upgrades include:

• Dynamic Flexibility: Users can now fully control their training split by designing and assigning any frequency to any block — without breaking their overall program flow.
• Modernized Programming Logic: Built from contemporary research and real-world meta-analyses, Genesis reflects the most up-to-date understanding of how strength, hypertrophy, and fatigue interact over time.
• Enhanced Metrics and Feedback: Updated performance tracking encourages users to understand and solve their own training challenges — supporting both beginners and advanced athletes alike.
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A Team Built on Science and Strength

‍With Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland now serving as core members of the Evolve team, the app’s training engine development will continue to evolve in lockstep with the latest scientific findings. Their expertise ensures Evolve remains at the forefront of strength training innovation — bridging academic research with the needs of real athletes.“We’re thrilled to be part of the Evolve team,” said Dr. Zac Robinson. “Genesis represents what happens when scientific rigor meets practical coaching experience — a system that gives lifters of all levels the same quality of programming once reserved for high-performance athletes.”

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‍About Evolve

‍Evolve is a strength training app designed to make expert-level programming accessible to everyone. Built by powerlifters, coaches, and exercise scientists, Evolve empowers users to train smarter, customize their programs, and track progress with precision. From recreational lifters to elite competitors, Evolve provides the structure and insight needed to maximize results.

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