1,900+ Bodyweight Exercises – Your Complete Training Resource
Discover over 1,900 carefully categorised bodyweight exercises and find the perfect movement for your workout.
Why a bodyweight exercise library?
I am a bodyweight exercise «collector». That may sound a bit nerdy, but I love bodyweight training and am fascinated by the sheer endless variety of movements our bodies can perform – without any equipment or with minimal equipment.
In recent years as a personal trainer, I have discovered, tried out and collected countless great exercises for myself. I have used them in my training sessions, observed them with my clients and learned which exercises are truly valuable and useful. I don't want to keep this collection to myself – on the contrary: I want to enable you to experience the same joy of discovery.
That's exactly why I created the Bodyweight Library – a comprehensive bodyweight exercise database with currently over 1900 exercises.
What makes the Bodyweight Library special?
Curated quality instead of quantity
Not every exercise circulating on the internet makes it into my database. I only include exercises that I consider to be of high quality and useful. I personally categorise each individual exercise and add relevant information:
Movement pattern – the fundamental movement pattern
Focus – the primary training goal (strength, mobility, fitness, etc.)
Difficulty – beginner, intermediate or advanced
Equipment – from bodyweight (no equipment) to specific tools
Muscles trained – which muscle groups are mainly used
Explanation – a short, understandable description of the exercise
Source – where the exercise comes from (respect for the creators)
Movement Patterns – Training Based on Fundamental Movement Patterns
A central concept of the Bodyweight Library is movement patterns – our fundamental movement patterns such as push, pull, squat, hinge, lunge, core, rotation, locomotion, carry, mobility and full body.
Why is this important? Because movements in everyday life and sport are diverse and often consist of combinations of several movement patterns. Training along these patterns promotes natural movement sequences and improves both your athletic performance and everyday movements.
You can find out more about the individual movement patterns in my other blog articles.
How to use the Bodyweight Library
Different ways to explore
The Bodyweight Library offers several ways to find exercises:
1. Using the search function Do you know the name of an exercise? Simply type it into the search bar (in English, as exercise names are used internationally).
2. Using filters
Movement pattern – Which movement pattern do you want to train?
Focus – Strength, mobility, fitness, coordination or warm-up?
Difficulty – Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced?
Equipment – Bodyweight (without equipment) or with specific equipment?
3. Via quick filter – Predefined filter combinations for quick access to frequently searched categories.
4. Discover randomly – Let yourself be surprised and discover new exercises you didn't know before!
Four different views
Depending on how you prefer to browse, the library offers four display formats:
Grid view – Clear layout with images
List view – Compact with the most important information
Table view – All details at a glance
Detail view – In-depth information with video tutorial
Compare exercises and save favourites
You can compare several exercises directly with each other – ideal for finding out which variation suits you best.
When you create a free profile, you can:
Save favourites – collect your favourite exercises
Add notes – record your own thoughts on exercises
Browse and sort favourites – manage your personal collection
The library also automatically shows you recently viewed exercises and suggests similar exercises so you can discover even more.
Bodyweight training is diverse – and not rigid
An important note: the categories in the Bodyweight Library are not set in stone. Bodyweight training is incredibly diverse and flexible:
An exercise can be made more difficult or easier by the speed at which it is performed
The focus can shift – from strength to strength endurance, depending on how you perform it
The boundaries between beginner, intermediate and advanced are fluid
You can play with the surface, stability or angle to vary the intensity
So don't let the filters limit you! They serve as a guide, but you'll discover the true diversity by browsing and experimenting.
A living database
The Bodyweight Library is not a static reference work – it is alive and constantly evolving:
I regularly check the quality of the categorisation.
Sometimes an exercise fits better into another category – then it is moved.
I still have lots of ideas for the future: new features, more exercises, expanded functions.
Who is the Bodyweight Library for?
The Bodyweight Library is for anyone interested in bodyweight training:
Beginners who want to learn the basics.
Advanced users looking for new variations.
Personal trainers, physiotherapists and fitness coaches who want to expand their range of exercises.
Fitness enthusiasts who want to add variety to their training.
Curious individuals who simply enjoy discovering new things
You don't need any prior knowledge – just a willingness to discover and try new things.
Get started now!
Ready to dive into the world of bodyweight exercises? Visit the Bodyweight Library and discover your next favourite exercise.
Whether you're looking for a specific movement, filtering by movement patterns or just going with the flow, I'm sure you'll find something new.
Have fun exploring!
Do you have any questions, feedback or suggestions for the Bodyweight Library? Feel free to write to me – I welcome any input that will help to improve the library.