Warm-Up Sets Calculator
Warm-up weights as a percentage of your working weight.
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Rounded to the nearest 2.5 kg. Use fewer reps on the warm-up sets and rest briefly before your working sets.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Warm-Up Sets Calculator do?
Warm-up weights as a percentage of your working weight. Enter your values and the result and chart update instantly.
How accurate is it?
It uses published, widely used formulas. Results are estimates for education and planning, not a diagnosis. Talk to a qualified clinician about decisions affecting your health.
Is my information stored or shared?
No. All calculations run in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server or saved.
What can I search to find this tool?
People find it by searching for: warm up weight percentages; warm up sets before heavy lift; how to warm up.