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Weighted Pull-Up to Bodyweight Ratio Calculator

Enter bodyweight and Trainnode shows novice, intermediate, and advanced weighted pull-up targets using the free calculator's bodyweight-standards mode.

Quick answer

Compare Weighted Pull-Up strength as a multiple of bodyweight.

Novice
0.15x
Intermediate
0.4x
Advanced
0.75x

For weighted bodyweight lifts, the calculator shows added external load on top of bodyweight.

Formula

Added Weighted Pull-Up load / bodyweight

How to use it

For weighted pull-ups, Trainnode treats the ratio as added load relative to bodyweight.

Calculator coverage

Trainnode's free calculator supports 25 common barbell, dumbbell, machine, and weighted bodyweight lifts.

Interactive

Build your own strength ratio profile

This calculator is preconfigured for Weighted Pull-Up to Bodyweight. You can switch anchor lifts, add more supported exercises, change units, or move into bodyweight standards without leaving the page. Need to estimate your 1RM first?

Basis
Units

Targets are multiples of bodyweight across three tiers. The selected basis applies Trainnode's movement-pattern factors. Weighted pull-ups and dips show added load on top of bodyweight.

Lifts (6)
Targets by tier
NoviceIntermediateAdvanced
Back Squat
Novice
80kg
1.00× BW
Intermediate
120kg
1.50× BW
Advanced
160kg
2.00× BW
Deadlift
Novice
100kg
1.25× BW
Intermediate
160kg
2.00× BW
Advanced
200kg
2.50× BW
Bench Press
Novice
60kg
0.75× BW
Intermediate
100kg
1.25× BW
Advanced
140kg
1.75× BW
Overhead Press
Novice
45kg
0.55× BW
Intermediate
72.5kg
0.90× BW
Advanced
100kg
1.25× BW
Barbell Row
Novice
52.5kg
0.65× BW
Intermediate
85kg
1.05× BW
Advanced
115kg
1.45× BW
Weighted Pull-Up+ bodyweight
Novice
12.5kg
0.15× BW
Intermediate
32.5kg
0.40× BW
Advanced
60kg
0.75× BW

Every lift supported by the free calculator

Trainnode keeps these pages tied to the same supported lift set as the public calculator, so every ratio page reflects what the tool can actually calculate.

Squat pattern

  • Back Squat100%
  • Front Squat85%
  • Box Squat105%
  • Hack Squat140%
  • Bulgarian Split Squat45%
  • Leg Press250%

Hip hinge

  • Deadlift125%
  • Sumo Deadlift125%
  • Trap-Bar Deadlift130%
  • Romanian Deadlift95%
  • Hip Thrust150%
  • Good Morning60%

Horizontal push

  • Bench Press75%
  • Incline Bench Press67%
  • Close-Grip Bench Press70%
  • Dumbbell Bench Press60%
  • Weighted Dip45%

Vertical push

  • Overhead Press50%
  • Push Press62%
  • Seated DB Shoulder Press40%

Horizontal pull

  • Barbell Row66%
  • Pendlay Row60%

Vertical pull

  • Weighted Pull-Up40%
  • Weighted Chin-Up45%
  • Lat Pulldown55%

Weighted Pull-Up to Bodyweight FAQ

What is a good weighted pull-up to bodyweight ratio?
Weighted Pull-Up standards vary by experience level. Trainnode shows novice, intermediate, and advanced targets as bodyweight multiples, then converts them into loads once you enter bodyweight.
How do you calculate the weighted pull-up to bodyweight ratio?
For Weighted Pull-Up, divide added external load by bodyweight. This keeps weighted bodyweight lifts comparable across lifters.
Does the calculator support kg and lbs?
Yes. The free Trainnode calculator supports both kilograms and pounds, plus male and female reference bases for bodyweight standards.
David Meijer, coach and co-founder of Trainnode
David Meijer
Coach · Co-founder

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