Health & Fitness
Strength Warm-Up Set Calculator
Updated Aug 26, 2026 Reviewed Aug 26, 2026
Build a rounded ramp-up sequence from a working load or percentage of 1RM with preset and custom warm-up schemes.
Barbell ramp-up planning
Build warm-up sets before the working load
Result
Calculation summary
Enter values to see the result
Your result, breakdown, assumptions, and warnings will appear here.
Live ramp-up preview
Increasing loads toward the target
Warm-up load = rounded target load × set percentage
Target load100 kg
Warm-up sets4
Largest jump20 kg
How to use this calculator
- 1Enter a working load or derive it from 1RM.
- 2Choose a preset or custom sequence.
- 3Set equipment weight and rounding.
Formula
warm-up load = rounded target × percentage
Loads respect the equipment floor and duplicate rounded steps are merged.
Calculation steps
- Determine target load.
- Apply each percentage and rounding.
- Calculate repetitions, jumps and volume.
Worked example
A 100 kg standard plan gives 40×8, 60×5, 75×3 and 90×1.
Assumptions
- Presets are general templates.
- Equipment weight is the safe floor.
- Mobility and injuries are not modeled.
- Custom mode can replace every step.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
Which preset should I use?
Choose based on the number and size of steps you want, or use custom mode.
Why were steps merged?
They rounded to the same load.
Is the working set included?
No, the warm-up sequence ends below it.
Can loads open in the plate calculator?
Yes, select any generated set.
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