PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD, SIMPLIFIED

Workout Progression Calculator

Plan progressive reps without guessing how long the climb or total workload will take.

YOUR PLAN

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PROJECTED RESULT

Your path, calculated.

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INCREASES NEEDED
40
TIME TO TARGET
2.3 months
TARGET DATE
Sep 29, 2026
TOTAL REPS ON THE WAY
1230 reps

Start with 10 reps, add 1 rep after each completed workout, and stop increasing at 50 reps.

Reps planned for each workout

The target stays unchanged after the first workout where you reach it.

PLAN CHECKPOINTS
Session 1 10 reps
Session 9 18 reps
Session 17 26 reps
Session 25 34 reps
Session 33 42 reps
Session 41 50 reps
QUICK GUIDE

How to use this calculator

Enter the whole-number reps for your first workout, your target reps, how many reps to add after each workout, and your weekly workout frequency.

READ THE RESULT

How to read the results

The target date assumes every planned workout is completed. Total reps on the way includes each workout from the starting amount through the target workout.

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