Workout Logging 2 min read • October 2026
How to Substitute an Exercise During a Workout
If someone is using the bench press or your shoulder feels cranky, you can swap the movement on the fly. You choose whether you are swapping it just for today, or updating your routine for good.
How to do it
1
Tap the Three Dots Menu
On the exercise you want to replace, tap the three dots (⋮) in the upper corner of the exercise card.
2
Tap "Substitute Movement"
Search for the replacement exercise you want to do instead (for example, swapping Barbell Bench Press for Dumbbell Bench Press).
3
Choose "This Session Only" or "Update Routine"
The app will ask you how long you want this swap to last: • This Session Only: Use the substitute just for today. Next week, your original exercise will be right back on your schedule. • Update Routine: Change this exercise permanently in your program for all future workouts.
Good to Know
- Choosing "This Session Only" keeps your past numbers for the original exercise safe and clean.
- If you accidentally swap the wrong exercise, just tap the three dots (⋮) again and tap "Revert Substitution" to put the original one back.
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