One Arm Push Ups Strength Standards for Men and Women

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One Arm Push Ups Rep Standards

Compare your One Arm Push Ups performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice< 1
Intermediate11
Advanced29
Elite49

One Arm Push Ups Standards by Bodyweight

Find the One Arm Push Ups strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 1< 192648
120 lbs< 1< 1102747
130 lbs< 1< 1102747
140 lbs< 1< 1112847
150 lbs< 1< 1112846
160 lbs< 1< 1122845
170 lbs< 1< 1122845
180 lbs< 1< 1122744
190 lbs< 1< 1122743
200 lbs< 1< 1132742
210 lbs< 1< 1132642
220 lbs< 12132641
230 lbs< 12122640
240 lbs< 12122539
250 lbs< 12122538
260 lbs< 12122438
270 lbs< 12122437
280 lbs< 12122436
290 lbs< 12122335
300 lbs< 12112335
310 lbs< 12112234
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1< 1< 11543
100 lbs< 1< 1< 12047
110 lbs< 1< 132450
120 lbs< 1< 162753
130 lbs< 1< 192954
140 lbs< 1< 1103156
150 lbs< 1< 1123357
160 lbs< 1< 1143457
170 lbs< 1< 1153558
180 lbs< 1< 1163658
190 lbs< 12173658
200 lbs< 13183758
210 lbs< 14193758
220 lbs< 15193758
230 lbs< 16203857
240 lbs< 17203857
250 lbs< 17213857
260 lbs< 18213856

One Arm Push Ups Standards by Age

Discover how One Arm Push Ups strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 172138
20< 1< 1112848
25< 1< 1123050
30< 1< 1123050
35< 1< 1123050
40< 1< 1123050
45< 1< 1102746
50< 1< 182341
55< 1< 161936
60< 1< 131530
65< 1< 1< 11125
70< 1< 1< 1819
75< 1< 1< 1414
80< 1< 1< 1< 110
85< 1< 1< 1< 17
90< 1< 1< 1< 13
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 152652
20< 1< 193464
25< 1< 1103566
30< 1< 1103566
35< 1< 1103566
40< 1< 1103566
45< 1< 183261
50< 1< 162856
55< 1< 142450
60< 1< 1< 11943
65< 1< 1< 11536
70< 1< 1< 11129
75< 1< 1< 1723
80< 1< 1< 1418
85< 1< 1< 1< 113
90< 1< 1< 1< 110

One Arm Push Ups Overview

A challenging bodyweight exercise that enhances upper body strength and core stability by performing push-ups using only one arm, engaging your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

None

How To Perform the One Arm Push Ups

  1. Begin in a standard push-up position with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart for better balance.
  2. Place one hand directly under your shoulder and position the other hand behind your back.
  3. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  4. Lower your body slowly by bending your elbow until your chest is just above the floor.
  5. Push through your hand to raise your body back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch arms.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on One Arm Push Ups for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for One Arm Push Ups

  • Start with feet wider than shoulder-width for better balance.
  • Keep your core tight to maintain a straight body line.
  • Lower your body slowly to control the movement.
  • Avoid letting your hips sag or rise too high.
  • If you're a beginner, practice with elevated surfaces or on your knees to build strength.

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