Hypertrophy Calculator Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Optimize your muscle growth with data-driven volume and intensity tracking.
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Why people use Hypertrophy Calculator
Hypertrophy Rep Range Calculator for Scientific Muscle Growth
This Connector changes the game by giving you a way to audit your training. You can actually see the numbers behind your progress, checking if your weekly sets hit the sweet spot between your minimum and maximum limits. You get a clear picture of your training stimulus instead of just a pile of finished sets.
What Vinkius changes
You get a data-backed roadmap for your muscle growth based on your actual training output.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Identifying overtraining signs
A lifter feels exhausted but isn't seeing growth.
- Real-world use case 02
Setting new training targets
Someone is starting a new block.
- Real-world use case 03
Summing sets across exercises
A user wants to know their total chest work.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete Hypertrophy Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Hypertrophy Calculator.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Hypertrophy Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Compute effective volume
Calculates the actual stimulus you're getting based on your training intensity. This helps you separate junk volume from growth-driving work.
- 02 Capability
Calculate group volume
Adds up your total weekly sets for each muscle group you train. Use this to keep your workload balanced across different body parts.
- 03 Capability
Get rir targets
Provides the recommended Reps in Reserve for your specific training phase. It ensures you're pushing hard enough without hitting failure too early.
- 04 Capability
Evaluate volume adequacy
Tells you if your current weekly volume is enough to trigger muscle growth. It compares your actual work against your personal limits.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Hypertrophy Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Hypertrophy Calculator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7wpZHSWgh8clF2l1ANzhSlJaCxzb2SDaS7eliemw/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Hypertrophy Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Hypertrophy Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7wpZHSWgh8clF2l1ANzhSlJaCxzb2SDaS7eliemw/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Hypertrophy Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Hypertrophy Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hypertrophy-rep-range-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7wpZHSWgh8clF2l1ANzhSlJaCxzb2SDaS7eliemw/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Hypertrophy Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Hypertrophy Calculator, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hypertrophy-rep-range-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7wpZHSWgh8clF2l1ANzhSlJaCxzb2SDaS7eliemw/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Hypertrophy Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Hypertrophy Calculator, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hypertrophy-rep-range-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7wpZHSWgh8clF2l1ANzhSlJaCxzb2SDaS7eliemw/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Hypertrophy Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Hypertrophy Calculator, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"hypertrophy-rep-range-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7wpZHSWgh8clF2l1ANzhSlJaCxzb2SDaS7eliemw/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Hypertrophy Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Hypertrophy Calculator, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add hypertrophy-rep-range-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7wpZHSWgh8clF2l1ANzhSlJaCxzb2SDaS7eliemw/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Hypertrophy Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Hypertrophy Calculator, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Hypertrophy Calculator can move forward.
This is for the lifter who's tired of plateauing and wants to understand the science of hypertrophy. It's for anyone who wants to stop guessing their volume and start training with intent.
Competitive Bodybuilder
Analyzing mesocycle phases to ensure they hit the right stimulus for different muscle groups.
Powerlifting Enthusiast
Tracking volume to ensure they aren't overtraining while trying to peak for a meet.
Home Gym Lifter
Getting a structured way to progress without a personal trainer to tell them what to do next.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Calculate optimal weekly training sets (MEV, MAV, MRV) and session distribution based on hypertrophy principles.
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Quantify training stress, detect overtraining risks, and generate recovery strategies.
One-Rep Max Calculator
Estimate your maximum strength capacity using 8 different physiological models.
Target Rep Divider
Split total repetition targets into equal sets and identify remaining reps.
Recovery Score
Estimate muscle recovery and physiological readiness based on training load, sleep quality, and rest frequency.
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Before you connect
Questions about Hypertrophy Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is the Hypertrophy Rep Range Calculator for?
It helps you manage muscle growth by tracking your training volume and intensity against your body's recovery limits.
How can I use the Hypertrophy Rep Range Calculator to avoid overtraining?
You can use it to check your weekly volume against your maximum recoverable volume to ensure you aren't doing too much at once.
Can this help me see if my workouts are actually building muscle?
Yes, it uses effective stimulus calculations to help you see how much of your training is actually driving hypertrophy.
How do I know if I'm doing enough volume for my goals?
You can input your weekly sets and have the capability evaluate if that volume is adequate for your specific training targets.
What are RIR targets for different training phases?
The capability provides specific Reps in Reserve targets based on whether you're in an accumulation, intensification, or deload phase.
How does the calculator determine if my volume is adequate?
The evaluate_volume_adequacy capability compares your actual weekly sets against your established MEV and MRV thresholds. It will flag if you are 'Under' (below MEV), 'Optimal' (within MAV), or 'Over' (exceeding MRV) for each muscle group.
What is 'Effective Volume' in this capability?
Effective volume is a metric that weights your sets based on intensity. Using compute_effective_volume, the capability excludes any sets performed with an RIR (Reps in Reserve) greater than 3, as these are considered to provide insufficient stimulus for hypertrophy.
Can I use this to plan my mesocycle phases?
Yes. You can use get_rir_targets to find the recommended RIR range for your current phase, whether you are in Accumulation, Intensification, or Deload.
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