Warm-Up Set Calculator

This warm-up set calculator builds a simple ramp to your working weight so you’re ready to lift without wasting energy. Enter your working weight and reps, and you’ll get a set-by-set warm-up plan you can load with plates.

Units Working Weight Working Set Reps

How This Warm-Up Plan Works

Warm-up sets gradually increase load to prepare your joints, technique, and nervous system for your working sets. This tool uses a percentage-based ramp (light to heavy) so each set feels purposeful and efficient.

Use the “Load Plates” links to quickly see which plates to put on each side of the bar for every warm-up set.