Push Press Strength Standards for Men and Women
Discover how your Push Press performance compares to others and set new strength goals. Use our calculator to find your level and get personalized improvement tips.
Calculate Your Push Press Strength Level
Calculate Your Push Press Strength
Push Press Weight Standards
Compare your Push Press performance to these weight standards and see where you stand.
| Level | Weight |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 84 lbs |
| Novice | 128 lbs |
| Intermediate | 185 lbs |
| Advanced | 253 lbs |
| Elite | 327 lbs |
Push Press Bodyweight Ratio Standards
See how your Push Press strength measures up relative to your body weight.
| Level | Bodyweight Ratio |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 0.50 |
| Novice | 0.75 |
| Intermediate | 1.00 |
| Advanced | 1.50 |
| Elite | 1.75 |
| Level | Bodyweight Ratio |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 0.35 |
| Novice | 0.50 |
| Intermediate | 0.70 |
| Advanced | 0.95 |
| Elite | 1.20 |
Push Press Standards by Bodyweight
Find the Push Press strength standards for your specific body weight.| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 lbs | 42 lbs | 71 lbs | 110 lbs | 156 lbs | 209 lbs |
| 120 lbs | 50 lbs | 81 lbs | 121 lbs | 170 lbs | 225 lbs |
| 130 lbs | 57 lbs | 90 lbs | 132 lbs | 184 lbs | 240 lbs |
| 140 lbs | 64 lbs | 99 lbs | 143 lbs | 196 lbs | 255 lbs |
| 150 lbs | 71 lbs | 107 lbs | 154 lbs | 209 lbs | 269 lbs |
| 160 lbs | 78 lbs | 116 lbs | 164 lbs | 221 lbs | 283 lbs |
| 170 lbs | 85 lbs | 124 lbs | 174 lbs | 232 lbs | 295 lbs |
| 180 lbs | 91 lbs | 132 lbs | 184 lbs | 243 lbs | 308 lbs |
| 190 lbs | 98 lbs | 140 lbs | 193 lbs | 254 lbs | 320 lbs |
| 200 lbs | 104 lbs | 148 lbs | 202 lbs | 264 lbs | 332 lbs |
| 210 lbs | 111 lbs | 155 lbs | 211 lbs | 274 lbs | 343 lbs |
| 220 lbs | 117 lbs | 163 lbs | 219 lbs | 284 lbs | 354 lbs |
| 230 lbs | 123 lbs | 170 lbs | 228 lbs | 294 lbs | 364 lbs |
| 240 lbs | 129 lbs | 177 lbs | 236 lbs | 303 lbs | 375 lbs |
| 250 lbs | 135 lbs | 184 lbs | 244 lbs | 312 lbs | 385 lbs |
| 260 lbs | 141 lbs | 191 lbs | 251 lbs | 321 lbs | 394 lbs |
| 270 lbs | 146 lbs | 197 lbs | 259 lbs | 329 lbs | 404 lbs |
| 280 lbs | 152 lbs | 204 lbs | 266 lbs | 337 lbs | 413 lbs |
| 290 lbs | 157 lbs | 210 lbs | 274 lbs | 346 lbs | 422 lbs |
| 300 lbs | 163 lbs | 216 lbs | 281 lbs | 354 lbs | 431 lbs |
| 310 lbs | 168 lbs | 222 lbs | 288 lbs | 361 lbs | 440 lbs |
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 lbs | 37 lbs | 57 lbs | 82 lbs | 112 lbs | 146 lbs |
| 100 lbs | 40 lbs | 61 lbs | 87 lbs | 118 lbs | 152 lbs |
| 110 lbs | 43 lbs | 64 lbs | 91 lbs | 123 lbs | 157 lbs |
| 120 lbs | 46 lbs | 68 lbs | 95 lbs | 127 lbs | 163 lbs |
| 130 lbs | 48 lbs | 71 lbs | 99 lbs | 132 lbs | 168 lbs |
| 140 lbs | 51 lbs | 74 lbs | 102 lbs | 136 lbs | 172 lbs |
| 150 lbs | 53 lbs | 77 lbs | 106 lbs | 140 lbs | 177 lbs |
| 160 lbs | 55 lbs | 79 lbs | 109 lbs | 143 lbs | 181 lbs |
| 170 lbs | 58 lbs | 82 lbs | 112 lbs | 147 lbs | 185 lbs |
| 180 lbs | 60 lbs | 84 lbs | 115 lbs | 150 lbs | 188 lbs |
| 190 lbs | 62 lbs | 87 lbs | 118 lbs | 153 lbs | 192 lbs |
| 200 lbs | 64 lbs | 89 lbs | 120 lbs | 156 lbs | 195 lbs |
| 210 lbs | 65 lbs | 91 lbs | 123 lbs | 159 lbs | 199 lbs |
| 220 lbs | 67 lbs | 93 lbs | 125 lbs | 162 lbs | 202 lbs |
| 230 lbs | 69 lbs | 95 lbs | 128 lbs | 165 lbs | 205 lbs |
| 240 lbs | 71 lbs | 97 lbs | 130 lbs | 167 lbs | 208 lbs |
| 250 lbs | 72 lbs | 99 lbs | 132 lbs | 170 lbs | 211 lbs |
| 260 lbs | 74 lbs | 101 lbs | 134 lbs | 172 lbs | 213 lbs |
Push Press Standards by Age
Discover how Push Press strength standards vary across different age groups.| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 72 lbs | 110 lbs | 158 lbs | 215 lbs | 279 lbs |
| 20 | 82 lbs | 125 lbs | 181 lbs | 246 lbs | 319 lbs |
| 25 | 84 lbs | 128 lbs | 185 lbs | 253 lbs | 327 lbs |
| 30 | 84 lbs | 128 lbs | 185 lbs | 253 lbs | 327 lbs |
| 35 | 84 lbs | 128 lbs | 185 lbs | 253 lbs | 327 lbs |
| 40 | 84 lbs | 128 lbs | 185 lbs | 253 lbs | 327 lbs |
| 45 | 80 lbs | 122 lbs | 176 lbs | 240 lbs | 310 lbs |
| 50 | 75 lbs | 115 lbs | 165 lbs | 225 lbs | 291 lbs |
| 55 | 69 lbs | 106 lbs | 153 lbs | 208 lbs | 269 lbs |
| 60 | 64 lbs | 97 lbs | 140 lbs | 190 lbs | 246 lbs |
| 65 | 58 lbs | 88 lbs | 126 lbs | 172 lbs | 223 lbs |
| 70 | 52 lbs | 79 lbs | 114 lbs | 155 lbs | 200 lbs |
| 75 | 47 lbs | 71 lbs | 102 lbs | 139 lbs | 179 lbs |
| 80 | 42 lbs | 64 lbs | 91 lbs | 124 lbs | 160 lbs |
| 85 | 38 lbs | 57 lbs | 82 lbs | 111 lbs | 144 lbs |
| 90 | 34 lbs | 52 lbs | 74 lbs | 101 lbs | 130 lbs |
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 44 lbs | 64 lbs | 89 lbs | 119 lbs | 151 lbs |
| 20 | 50 lbs | 73 lbs | 102 lbs | 136 lbs | 173 lbs |
| 25 | 51 lbs | 75 lbs | 104 lbs | 139 lbs | 177 lbs |
| 30 | 51 lbs | 75 lbs | 104 lbs | 139 lbs | 177 lbs |
| 35 | 51 lbs | 75 lbs | 104 lbs | 139 lbs | 177 lbs |
| 40 | 51 lbs | 75 lbs | 104 lbs | 139 lbs | 177 lbs |
| 45 | 48 lbs | 71 lbs | 99 lbs | 132 lbs | 168 lbs |
| 50 | 46 lbs | 67 lbs | 93 lbs | 124 lbs | 158 lbs |
| 55 | 42 lbs | 62 lbs | 86 lbs | 115 lbs | 146 lbs |
| 60 | 39 lbs | 57 lbs | 79 lbs | 105 lbs | 134 lbs |
| 65 | 35 lbs | 51 lbs | 72 lbs | 95 lbs | 121 lbs |
| 70 | 32 lbs | 46 lbs | 64 lbs | 86 lbs | 109 lbs |
| 75 | 29 lbs | 42 lbs | 58 lbs | 77 lbs | 98 lbs |
| 80 | 26 lbs | 37 lbs | 52 lbs | 69 lbs | 87 lbs |
| 85 | 23 lbs | 34 lbs | 47 lbs | 62 lbs | 79 lbs |
| 90 | 21 lbs | 31 lbs | 42 lbs | 56 lbs | 71 lbs |
Push Press Overview
The Push Press is a dynamic compound exercise that combines an overhead press with a slight leg drive to enhance shoulder strength and power.
Muscles Worked
Equipment Needed
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How To Perform the Push Press
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Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Push Press for proper technique and tips.
Pro Tips for Push Press
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Avoid excessive knee dip to ensure the focus remains on the shoulder press.
- Use a controlled motion when lowering the barbell to prevent injury.
- Start with lighter weights to perfect form before progressing to heavier loads.
Push Press Variations and Alternatives
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