How to share strength training on Strava

Strava recognises strength training as an activity, but the default post leaves out almost everything that makes a strength training session interesting. This guide is the short, structured answer — what to do, how to do it, and the example you can copy.

Create your strength training post

Step-by-step

1Log or edit your activity. Open Strava, record or upload the session, set the activity type to Strength training.
2Add strength training-specific details. Use the title and description to capture main lifts, top sets / PRs, tonnage, muscle groups — Strava has no native field for these.
3Generate a visual recap. Open UPPOST, pick the Strength training template, fill in the same fields, and download the image.
4Copy the title and caption into Strava. UPPOST writes both from your inputs — paste them into the Strava activity.
5Share the image. Attach the UPPOST recap as the Strava activity photo so the highlights are visible in the feed without anyone tapping in.

Example

Title: Push day · Bench 5x5 @ 100kg · OHP 4x6 @ 60kg · PR Caption: Hit a clean bench PR. OHP smooth. Pull day Wednesday.

Common mistakes

Leaving the title as "Morning Strength training" — the feed shows that first, and it tells no story.
Putting main lifts only in the description. Most people never tap in; it stays invisible.
Skipping the photo. Strava posts with photos get measurably more kudos and comments.
Using a generic graphic or template. It looks the same as everyone else and does not match strength training-specific data.
Posting two days later. The Strava feed favours recency — same-day posts get more impressions.

FAQ

Does Strava have a strength training activity type?

Yes — Strength training is one of the supported activity types on Strava. You can record it manually or upload it from a connected device or app.

Can I add main lifts to a Strava strength training activity?

Not as a structured field. Strava only takes free text in the title and description. That is why most strength training athletes use a visual recap as the cover image.

Will photos help my strength training post?

Yes. Strava activities with photos get measurably more engagement. A structured strength training recap image works even better because it summarises the session at a glance.

Is UPPOST free for strength training?

Your first strength training post is free. After that, UPPOST has a small one-time unlock that covers every supported sport.