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Bodyweight Exercise Progression

Find your current level in calisthenics progressions and see estimated load for each difficulty tier. Covers push-ups, squats, and pull-ups from beginner to advanced.

Inputs

lb

Results

Current Exercise

Standard Push-up

Estimated Load

112 lb

≈ 11 house cats

Difficulty4/10
Next ProgressionDiamond Push-up
Next Level Load119 lb
Previous ProgressionKnee Push-up
Equivalent Barbell Weight112 lb
Levels Remaining6
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter your Body Weight in pounds.
  2. Select the Exercise Type: Push-up, Squat, or Pull-up Progression.
  3. Set your Current Level (0-9) based on which variation you can do for multiple reps.
  4. Review your Current Exercise, estimated load as % of bodyweight, and Difficulty rating.
  5. Use Next Progression and Equivalent Barbell Weight to plan your advancement.

What each input means

Body Weight
Your current body weight. This determines the effective load for each exercise variation.
Exercise Type
Choose the movement pattern to see its full progression from beginner to advanced.
Current Level (0-9)
Your current progression level. 0 is easiest, 9 is most advanced. Select the hardest variation you can do for 5+ reps with good form.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Body Weight = 175, Exercise Type = 0, Current Level (0-9) = 3 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Current Exercise
    Current Exercise = current.name
    Standard Push-up = Standard Push-up
  3. Calculate Estimated Load
    Estimated Load
    112 = 112
  4. Calculate Difficulty
    Difficulty = current.difficulty
    4 = 4
  5. Calculate Next Progression
    Diamond Push-up = Diamond Push-up

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