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Recording a Strength Training Activity

You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move. You can create and find strength workouts in your Garmin Connect™ account and send them to your watch.
TIP: During your strength workout, press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout for more options.
  1. From the watch face, swipe left.
  2. Select Activities > Gym > Strength.

    The first time you record a strength training activity, you must select which wrist your watch is on.

  3. If this is your first time recording a strength training activity, select Workouts > Browse Workouts, and follow the on-screen instructions (Following a Workout From Garmin Connect).
  4. Select a workout.
    NOTE: If you don't have any strength workouts downloaded to your watch, select Free > Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout, and go to step 7.
  5. Scroll down to view the workout details.
  6. Select Do Workout.

    You can select More to view additional workout options.

  7. Press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout to start the activity timer.
  8. Start your first set.

    By default, the watch counts your reps. Your rep count appears when you complete at least four reps. You can disable rep counting in the activity settings (Activity Settings). If available, the watch displays an animation of the exercise.

    TIP: The watch can only count reps of a single move for each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish the set and start a new one.
  9. Scroll up or down to view additional data screens.
  10. Press Line drawing of the watch with a bottom button callout to finish the set.

    The watch displays the total reps for the set.

  11. If necessary, edit the number of reps, select Edit symbol to add the weight used for the set, and select Done.
  12. The rest timer appears and counts down to the next set.
    TIP: You can wait for the timer to elapse, or press Line drawing of the watch with a bottom button callout to immediately start your next set.
  13. Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete.
  14. After you complete your activity, press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout, and select Stop Workout.

Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities

  • Do not look at the watch while performing reps.

    You should interact with the watch at the beginning and end of each set, and during rests.

  • Focus on your form while performing reps.
  • Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises.
  • Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion.

    Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the watch returns to the starting position.

    NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted.
  • Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets.
  • Save and send your strength training activity to your Garmin Connect account.

    You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account to view and edit activity details.

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November 2025
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