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Add Exercises From the Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step to building a routine<\/a> (reusable workout template) or an empty workout<\/a> in Hevy is to add exercises from the library<\/a>. You can do so by tapping the blue + Add exercise<\/strong> while creating a routine, editing an existing one, or logging a live session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the search bar and filters for equipment and target muscles to find relevant activities and add multiple together or one at a time. The Hevy library offers 400+ relevant exercises to pick from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you add an exercise you\u2019ve done before, the number of sets, the weight, and the reps you\u2019ve done before are automatically added, but you can adjust them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write Custom Exercise Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve added an exercise to a routine, you can write a custom note<\/a><\/strong>, such as a tip or reminder\u2013\u2013for example, \u201cPause for 2 seconds at the bottom.\u201d<\/em> This note will appear for the exercise each time you reuse the routine in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can write an additional note for any exercise while logging a workout. This note will only be relevant for the specific session and could be an observation or something similar. For example, \u201cLeft shoulder felt uncomfortable during this bench session.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can also include a clickable link to the routine exercise note. For example, the link could lead to an instructional YouTube video that helps you train with proper form. You\u2019re the only person who can see and click the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adjust the Automatic Rest Timer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below the note section, you can adjust the automatic rest timer<\/a><\/strong> for the exercise. Then, as you log that session and mark a set as completed, the timer will begin its countdown and notify you when it reaches zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also keep the timer off for some (or all) exercises if you prefer to rest intuitively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Add and Remove Sets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hevy allows you to add sets<\/a><\/strong> to any exercise while building a routine or logging a live session by tapping the grey + Add Set<\/strong> button as many times as needed. You can also remove a previously added set by swiping left to reveal the red Delete<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mark Sets by Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next step is to mark your sets by type<\/a><\/strong> or keep them in their default state, labeled \u2018Normal Set.\u2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on any set to open the menu and select from the options: Warm Up Set<\/strong>, Normal Set<\/strong>, Failure Set<\/strong>, or Drop Set<\/strong>. You can also tap the bottom option to delete a set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can mark each set differently and use all four types on the same exercise. For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n