Exercise library statistics
The FitFocus exercise library holds 1,365 exercises across 28 equipment types and 20 target muscles, last updated 2026-08-23. 331 of them (24.2%) need no equipment at all. Every figure on this page is counted directly from the published catalogue, and the full index is downloadable as JSON.
Key figures
- Exercises
- 1,365
- Equipment types
- 28
- Target muscles
- 20
- No equipment needed
- 331
- In-depth written guides
- 206
- Instruction steps
- 7,812
Exercises by muscle group
Arms is the deepest category with 334 exercises (24.5% of the library). Cardio is the shallowest with 33.
| Muscle group | Exercises | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Arms | 334 | 24.5% |
| Legs | 293 | 21.5% |
| Back | 209 | 15.3% |
| Core | 175 | 12.8% |
| Chest | 168 | 12.3% |
| Shoulders | 153 | 11.2% |
| Cardio | 33 | 2.4% |
Exercises by equipment
331 exercises (24.2%) need nothing but your own body weight, which makes bodyweight the single largest equipment group in the library.
| Equipment | Exercises | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Body Weight | 331 | 24.2% |
| Dumbbell | 303 | 22.2% |
| Barbell | 164 | 12% |
| Cable | 164 | 12% |
| Leverage Machine | 90 | 6.6% |
| Band | 54 | 4% |
| Smith Machine | 47 | 3.4% |
| Kettlebell | 42 | 3.1% |
| Weighted | 36 | 2.6% |
| Stability Ball | 27 | 2% |
| Ez Barbell | 24 | 1.8% |
| Assisted | 15 | 1.1% |
| Sled Machine | 15 | 1.1% |
| Medicine Ball | 13 | 1% |
| Rope | 10 | 0.7% |
| Roller | 8 | 0.6% |
| Resistance Band | 7 | 0.5% |
| Bosu Ball | 3 | 0.2% |
| Olympic Barbell | 2 | 0.1% |
| Wheel Roller | 2 | 0.1% |
| Upper Body Ergometer | 1 | 0.1% |
| Skierg Machine | 1 | 0.1% |
| Tire | 1 | 0.1% |
| Trap Bar | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hammer | 1 | 0.1% |
| Stationary Bike | 1 | 0.1% |
| Stepmill Machine | 1 | 0.1% |
| Elliptical Machine | 1 | 0.1% |
Exercises by target muscle
Abs is the most trained target muscle in the library with 175 exercises.
| Target muscle | Exercises | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Abs | 175 | 12.8% |
| Pectorals | 163 | 11.9% |
| Biceps | 153 | 11.2% |
| Delts | 150 | 11% |
| Triceps | 144 | 10.5% |
| Glutes | 142 | 10.4% |
| Upper Back | 91 | 6.7% |
| Lats | 83 | 6.1% |
| Calves | 59 | 4.3% |
| Quads | 52 | 3.8% |
| Forearms | 37 | 2.7% |
| Cardiovascular System | 33 | 2.4% |
| Hamstrings | 29 | 2.1% |
| Spine | 19 | 1.4% |
| Traps | 15 | 1.1% |
| Adductors | 6 | 0.4% |
| Serratus Anterior | 5 | 0.4% |
| Abductors | 5 | 0.4% |
| Lower Back | 2 | 0.1% |
| Levator Scapulae | 2 | 0.1% |
Exercises by difficulty
| Difficulty | Exercises | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | 544 | 39.9% |
| Advanced | 422 | 30.9% |
| Beginner | 399 | 29.2% |
Use this data
The full index is published as JSON at ffocus.me/exercises.json, free and without an account. Each record carries the exercise name, slug, category, target muscle, equipment, difficulty, instruction step count and the URL of its guide page. Cite it as the FitFocus Exercise Library, ffocus.me.
Browse the library at ffocus.me/workouts or filter by the equipment you own at ffocus.me/workouts/equipment.
Common questions
- How many exercises are in the FitFocus exercise library?
- The FitFocus exercise library contains 1,365 exercises as of 2026-08-23. Every exercise has its own page with an animated demonstration, numbered instructions, its target muscle, the equipment it needs and a difficulty level. 206 of them also carry an in-depth written guide with sets and reps by goal, common mistakes and easier and harder variations.
- How many exercises can you do with no equipment at all?
- 331 of the 1,365 exercises in the FitFocus library need no equipment, which is 24.2% of the catalogue. They are listed at ffocus.me/workouts/equipment/bodyweight and are free to browse without an account.
- Which muscle group has the most exercises?
- Arms has the most exercises in the FitFocus library with 334 movements, or 24.5% of the catalogue. Cardio has the fewest with 33. By individual target muscle, Abs leads with 175 exercises.
- Can the FitFocus exercise data be downloaded?
- Yes. The full index is published as JSON at ffocus.me/exercises.json, free and without an account. Each record carries the exercise name, slug, category, target muscle, equipment, difficulty, instruction step count and the URL of its guide page. Cite it as the FitFocus Exercise Library, ffocus.me.
- How detailed are the exercise instructions?
- Each exercise carries an average of 5.7 numbered instruction steps, 7,812 steps across the whole library. Difficulty is split across 544 intermediate, 422 advanced, 399 beginner.