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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 (Following a Workout From Garmin Connect).

  1. Press Upper-right button.
  2. Select Strength.
  3. To start a workout, select Menu symbol > Workouts.
    NOTE: If you don't have any strength workouts downloaded to your watch, go to step 8.
  4. Select a workout.
  5. Scroll down to view the workout details.
  6. Press Upper-right button twice.
  7. Select Start Workout.
  8. Press Upper-right button to start the activity timer.
  9. 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 (Customizing Activity Options).

    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.
  10. Scroll up or down to view additional data screens.
  11. Press Lower-right button to finish the set.

    The watch displays the total reps for the set.

  12. If necessary, edit the number of reps, select Edit symbol to add the weight used for the set, and select Done.
  13. The rest timer appears and counts down to the next set.
    TIP: You can wait for the timer to elapse, or press Lower-right button to immediately start your next set.
  14. Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete.
  15. After you complete your activity, press Upper-right button, 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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