Question 1

How does Strava know which muscles I worked?

Accepted Answer

Strava builds the muscle map from the exercises recorded in the activity, whether they come from the Workout Log, a guided workout or a partner app such as Hevy, Fitbod or WHOOP. It matches each exercise to the muscle groups it trains and highlights them on the map.

Question 2

Why is my Strava muscle map not showing?

Accepted Answer

The muscle map needs exercise detail. A strength activity uploaded with only its duration and heart rate has no exercises for Strava to map. Adding exercises in the Workout Log, or recording with an app that sends sets and reps to Strava, gives the map the data it needs.

Question 3

Can Strava track weight training?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can enter sets, reps, and weight in the Workout Log, record them live during a guided workout, or sync them from a partner app. Strava rolled out the Workout Log and the automatic muscle map to all users in May 2026.

Question 4

Do I need a Strava subscription for the guided strength workouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The coach-designed strength workouts are for subscribers and will roll out over the next few weeks, starting 15 October 2026. Free users can try one sample workout.

Question 5

How are the guided strength workouts different from Strava Instant Workouts?

Accepted Answer

Instant Workouts, launched for subscribers in January 2026, suggests sessions based on recent training across more than 40 sports. The guided strength workouts are coach-designed sessions with exercise demonstrations and live set logging. Strava said in January that it would add step-by-step guidance to Instant Workouts, but the new release does not say whether the two are linked.

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Strava’s new strength workouts fix its muscle map