1,960 curated bodyweight exercises with video, organised by movement pattern, level and equipment. Free to use, no account needed.
Updated: September 2026
Why the Bodyweight Library exists
I collect bodyweight exercises. That may sound a bit nerdy. But I'm fascinated by how many movements our bodies can perform, with no equipment at all or with just the bare minimum.
As a personal trainer, I've spent years trying out countless exercises, using them in sessions and watching how they work for my clients. Along the way I've learned which ones really make a difference. I don't want to keep that knowledge to myself. That's why I built the Bodyweight Library: a bodyweight exercise database with over 1,900 exercises, free for everyone.
Bodyweight Library overview with movement patterns and filters
What makes the Bodyweight Library special?
Curated, not just collected
Not every exercise on the internet makes it into the library. I only include what I consider genuinely useful, and I categorise every exercise myself. On each exercise page you'll find:
Video: a short demonstration of the movement
Pattern: the underlying movement pattern
Focus: the primary goal: Strength, Mobility, Conditioning or Warm-Up & Activation
Level: Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced. Many exercises work across several levels.
Equipment: from pure bodyweight to dumbbells or a pull-up bar
Body position: the starting position, such as standing or prone
Primary muscles: in plain English and with the anatomical term
Alternative names: because many exercises go by more than one name
Source: where the exercise comes from, out of respect for the creators
Below each exercise, the library shows similar exercises. That's how you come across variations you may not know yet.
Exercise page with video, muscles, level and source
Movement patterns: the organising principle
At the core are the seven fundamental movement patterns: Squat, Lunge, Hinge, Push, Pull, Core and Locomotion. They describe how the body fundamentally moves: standing up, stepping, bending, pushing, pulling, staying stable and moving from place to place. Carry, Rotation and Full Body are included as supplementary patterns. Carry is simply Locomotion with a load.
Why does this matter? Pick one exercise from each pattern and you've trained your whole body. And because everyday life and sport are built from exactly these movements, the training pays off directly. You can read more in my article The 7 Fundamental Movement Patterns.How to use the Bodyweight Library
How to find the right exercise
Search: If you know the name of an exercise, just type it in.
Movement patterns: One click on Squat, Push or Pull filters the list.
Combine filters: Focus, Equipment, Body Position and Level can all be set at once. For example, pull exercises without equipment for beginners.
Quick start: ready-made filters such as Lower Body, Upper Body, Stretching or Cooldown.
Random exercise and shuffle: "Random exercise" takes you straight to a single exercise. "Shuffle" reorders the entire results list.
Three views: a grid with thumbnails, a compact list, or a table with every detail.
Browse, don't search: On an exercise page, you can jump straight to the next exercise in your results. Recently viewed exercises are in the sidebar.
More than a reference
Sport collections: selected exercises for running, tennis, golf and swimming
Beginner's guide: a four-week plan to get started
Push-up test: Compare your result with your age group and find suitable easier and harder variations.
Suggest an exercise: If something is missing, you can suggest it directly in the library.
What an account adds
You can find everything without an account. A free account, with no payment details, adds:
Workout builder: Create your own workouts as circuit training (time-based, including Tabata), station training (rep-based) or AMRAP. It takes three steps, is structured into warm-up, training and cool-down, and you can run the workout straight away.
Favourites and lists: Save exercises with one click and organise them into colour-coded lists, for example by body region or training plan.
Notes: Keep tips, variations or personal goals right next to the exercise.
Exercise comparison: Put up to four exercises side by side and see the differences at a glance.
Training history and weekly progress: Library workouts are logged automatically. You can add other activities, such as a run, manually. That way you can see where you stand against the WHO recommendations for strength and endurance.Bodyweight training is diverse – and not rigid
Workout builder: circuit training, station training or AMRAP
Filters are a guide, not a limit
The categories help you find things, but they're not set in stone. Bodyweight training is far too versatile for that:
Tempo can make an exercise easier or harder.
The focus shifts depending on how you perform it, for example from strength to strength endurance.
The lines between beginner, intermediate and advanced are fluid.
Surface, stability and angle all change the intensity.
Use the filters as a starting point. You'll discover the real variety by browsing and experimenting.Who is the Bodyweight Library for?
Who the library is for
For anyone who wants to train with their own bodyweight:
Beginners who want to learn the basics
Returners who are easing back in after a break
People over 50 who want to maintain strength and mobility for everyday life
Advanced trainees looking for new variations
Athletes who want to complement their sport-specific training
You don't need any prior knowledge, and you don't need an account
Where the library ends
The library shows you which exercises exist. It can't tell you which ones suit you right now, whether your technique is right, or how to progress sensibly. That's where I come in as a personal trainer. Every collaboration starts with a Functional Movement Screen, so we know exactly where you stand from day one.
Get started
Whether you filter by a specific movement pattern or simply browse, I'm confident you'll find something new.
Questions, feedback or an exercise that's missing? Write to me or use "Suggest an exercise" directly in the library.