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Progressive Overload Calculator

Plan weekly weight increases and project your lift over a training block.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Weight after 12 weeks

110 kg

Total added
30 kg
Increase
37.5%

Weekly plan

WeekWeight
182.5
285
387.5
490
592.5
695
797.5
8100
9102.5
10105
11107.5
12110

About the Progressive Overload Calculator

Plan weekly weight increases and project your lift over a training block.

Also known as: linear progression, weight increment calculator, strength progression, increment.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter current working weight, increase per week, weeks, unit.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

Weight = start + weekly increment × weeks

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Current working weight = 80
  • Increase per week = 2.5
  • Weeks = 12
  • Unit: kg

the calculator returns:

  • Weight after 12 weeks: 110 kg
  • Total added: 30 kg
  • Increase: 37.5%