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Access workouts, programs, and exercises from the unofficial Boostcamp API

Create Custom Exercise

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Summary

Create a new custom exercise in the Boostcamp system using specified details such as name, target type, equipment, involved muscles, and an optional YouTube video URL.

Inputs

  • Exercise Name (required) — Specify the name of the custom exercise to create.
  • Target Type (required) — Select whether the exercise target is based on repetitions ('reps') or duration ('time').
  • Equipment (required) — Choose the type of equipment used in the exercise (e.g., Barbell, Bodyweight, Dumbbell, etc.).
  • Muscles (required) — Select one or more muscles targeted by the exercise.
  • YouTube Video URL — Optionally provide a YouTube URL showing how to perform the exercise.

Output shape

a single record representing the created custom exercise with its assigned identifier and details.

The operation returns the created exercise object including a breakdown of muscles with associated percentage (all set to 100%). Errors may occur if required fields are missing or invalid. No pagination applies.

Examples

Example 1: Create a custom exercise named 'Push Ups' targeting 'reps', using 'Bodyweight', focusing on 'Chest' and 'Triceps', with an optional demonstration video URL.

Set Exercise Name to 'Push Ups', Target Type to 'reps', Equipment to 'Bodyweight', Muscles to include ['Chest', 'Triceps'], and optionally set the YouTube Video URL.

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