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Custom Exercises

Hevy has a built-in library of 400+ exercises, but you can also create custom ones with all the relevant details.

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Custom Exercises in Hevy

Navigate to the Profile tab and tap Exercises to access the library of 400+ exercises. Use the search field and filters for equipment and muscle targets to find the relevant movements.

Let’s say a movement you enjoy doing, be it a pre-workout stretch, a less common variation of a core barbell lift, a cardio exercise, or something else, isn’t in the library. In that case, tap the Create text on the top right and add it to your library with all the important details:

Image
Name
Required equipment (if any)
Primary muscle target
Secondary muscle targets
Exercise type (such as weight & reps, bodyweight reps, or duration)

You can also select any existing exercise from the library and duplicate it to turn it into a custom exercise. Open an exercise in the library (or by clicking on it while logging a live workout or creating a routine) and tap the three dots on the top right.

Tweak the name, change the asset (you can add a photo, video, or GIF), and adjust any other details if necessary.

If you stop using a custom exercise and want to clean up your library, you can open the entry, tap the three dots on the top right, and select Delete Exercise.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What equipment can I select for custom exercises?

You can select barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, gym machines, weight plates, resistance bands, suspension kits, or no equipment.

How many muscle targets can I select for custom exercises?

You can choose one primary and multiple secondary muscle targets. For example, if you want to add a custom push-up variation, you can select a primary muscle (say, the chest) and multiple secondary targets (say, the abs, shoulders, and triceps).

What are exercise types?

Exercise types are the different categories you can use to label custom movements, such as weight and reps.

What exercise types can I use to label custom exercises?

You can choose between weight & reps (e.g., bench press), bodyweight reps (e.g., pull-ups), weighted bodyweight (e.g., weighted dips), assisted bodyweight (e.g., assisted pull-ups), duration (e.g., plank), duration & weight (e.g., weighed wall sit), distance & duration (e.g., rowing), or weight & distance (e.g., suitcase carry).

Can I edit custom exercises?

Yes. Find a custom exercise in the library (hint: you can scroll down and find your list of custom exercises once you pass the Recent Exercises section), open it, tap the three dots on the top right, and select Edit Exercise.