Why push-ups are a useful first test
Push-ups create a clear repeated movement cycle, but the camera still needs enough body-pose evidence to count responsibly. A useful rep counter should track the visible motion, avoid double-counting at the bottom, and avoid guessing when the body leaves the frame.
LoopCam is built for that controlled test shape. It is a workout set counter, not a certified coach, injury-prevention product, or form-correction system.
Phone placement matters more than marketing copy
A stable side or front-side angle is usually more useful than a dramatic close angle. The iPhone should sit far enough away that the torso, shoulders, elbows, and hips stay visible during the full rep. A tripod, shelf, or floor stand is usually more reliable than a hand-held phone.
What LoopCam should do when the frame is bad
Bad framing is not a small detail. If the camera sees only the head, misses the hip path, or includes more than one person, the honest behavior is to warn instead of printing a confident number. That is the product boundary LoopCam keeps emphasizing across its support site.
How to run a useful push-up test
A controlled test set should record four facts: actual reps performed, LoopCam reps counted, phone placement, and the warning behavior. If the count is wrong, the local recording can help explain whether the issue came from movement pattern, lighting, distance, or visibility.
Where this fits
LoopCam is best suited to solo home workouts, garage gyms, and other places where filming a set is appropriate. Crowded gyms and shared spaces can create privacy, consent, and visibility problems that a camera counter should not ignore.
Test one clean push-up set
The best first session is simple: one supported movement, clear framing, honest count comparison, and no broad fitness-coach claims.
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