Filming your training
Film your form.
Fix your lift.
Where to put the phone, how to film form checks, filming with music in the gym, and being respectful of other people.
Guides
Start here
How to film a form check on your phone
Camera angles that actually show your technique for squats, deadlifts, presses and more.
Filming at the gym without upsetting anyone
Practical etiquette for filming yourself in a shared gym.
Recording workout videos with your music playing
How to keep your playlist going while you film your training.
Best phone placement for workout videos
Where to put your phone for clean, flattering workout clips.
In the app
Features built for this
Countdown timer
Set 3 to 30 seconds so you can step back and get ready.
Full Outfit framing
Fit your whole body in the shot.
Music keeps playing while you record
Designed so other apps keep playing without ducking.
Clip Length
Auto-stop recordings at a set length.
Hand Signal
Open your hand to start.
Music Wide Selfie is an iPhone camera app in development and not yet released. Features vary by iPhone model and iOS version.
Written by the person building the app
Con started building Music Wide Selfie in 2026 after losing the camera he filmed with every day. Read his story.