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IronLedger can turn a supported CSV or Excel spreadsheet into an editable, multi-week program. Use explicit week and day headings, keep one exercise prescription per row, and review the generated preview before saving. Export is separate: it creates a portable JSON record of completed workout sessions rather than a reusable program file.

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Key takeaways

  • The importer reads CSV files and the first worksheet of supported Excel workbooks.
  • Explicit Week N and Day N rows produce the most reliable structure.
  • Always verify exercise names, loads, rep targets, effort targets, and notes in the preview.
  • Workout-history export produces JSON; it does not recreate the imported spreadsheet.

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How should I prepare the spreadsheet?

  • Use clear week and day headings.
  • Put one exercise prescription on each row.
  • Keep exercise names consistent.
  • Use explicit Week 1, Week 2, and similar headings when the file contains multiple weeks.
The importer reads the first worksheet in an Excel workbook. Supported exercise columns are: Place Day 1, Day 2, and similar rows before their exercise rows. Without explicit week headers, IronLedger places all valid days in Week 1.
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Choose the file

Open the import screen and select a CSV or Excel file from your device.
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Review the preview

Confirm that weeks, days, exercises, sets, and rep targets appear in the intended structure.
3

Resolve missing rows

If IronLedger reports that no spreadsheet rows were found, check that the file contains a supported worksheet with populated exercise rows and export it again.
4

Save the program

Tap Upload // Execute, then edit any exercise names or prescriptions that need adjustment.
Always review imported loads and rep targets before training. Spreadsheet conventions vary, and ambiguous cells may not represent the author’s intent.

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How do I export workout history?

Open History and tap Export Data to share a JSON export of completed workout sessions. The export contains your recorded session data and an export timestamp. Store it in a location you control before deleting the account or clearing the app. Program import and workout-history export are different operations: importing creates an editable program; exporting creates a portable record of completed sessions.

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Frequently asked questions

The file did not contain explicit week headings. Add Week 1, Week 2, and similar rows before the matching day and exercise rows, then import the file again.
Check that the first worksheet contains populated exercise rows with supported headings. Remove merged cells, save a fresh CSV or Excel copy, and retry.
Yes. Imported programs are editable. Correct the generated weeks, days, exercises, and prescriptions before making the program active.

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Next steps

Review the imported program

Correct week structure, exercises, and prescriptions before training.

Protect your data

Sync pending workouts and export records before deletion or device changes.
Last modified on July 21, 2026