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Push Ups Strength Standards for Men and Women
Discover how your Push Ups performance compares to others and set new strength goals. Use our calculator to find your level and get personalized improvement tips.
Calculate Your Push Ups Strength Level
Calculate Your Push Ups Strength
Push Ups Rep Standards
Compare your Push Ups performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.
| Level | Reps |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 1 |
| Novice | 18 |
| Intermediate | 41 |
| Advanced | 68 |
| Elite | 99 |
Push Ups Standards by Bodyweight
Find the Push Ups strength standards for your specific body weight.| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 lbs | < 1 | 17 | 43 | 74 | 110 |
| 120 lbs | < 1 | 18 | 43 | 73 | 107 |
| 130 lbs | 1 | 19 | 43 | 72 | 104 |
| 140 lbs | 2 | 20 | 43 | 70 | 101 |
| 150 lbs | 3 | 20 | 42 | 69 | 98 |
| 160 lbs | 4 | 20 | 42 | 68 | 96 |
| 170 lbs | 4 | 20 | 41 | 66 | 93 |
| 180 lbs | 5 | 21 | 41 | 65 | 91 |
| 190 lbs | 5 | 21 | 40 | 63 | 88 |
| 200 lbs | 5 | 20 | 40 | 62 | 86 |
| 210 lbs | 6 | 20 | 39 | 61 | 84 |
| 220 lbs | 6 | 20 | 38 | 59 | 82 |
| 230 lbs | 6 | 20 | 38 | 58 | 80 |
| 240 lbs | 6 | 20 | 37 | 57 | 78 |
| 250 lbs | 6 | 19 | 36 | 56 | 76 |
| 260 lbs | 6 | 19 | 36 | 54 | 75 |
| 270 lbs | 6 | 19 | 35 | 53 | 73 |
| 280 lbs | 6 | 19 | 34 | 52 | 72 |
| 290 lbs | 6 | 18 | 34 | 51 | 70 |
| 300 lbs | 6 | 18 | 33 | 50 | 69 |
| 310 lbs | 6 | 18 | 32 | 49 | 67 |
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 lbs | < 1 | 5 | 20 | 40 | 62 |
| 100 lbs | < 1 | 6 | 21 | 39 | 60 |
| 110 lbs | < 1 | 7 | 21 | 38 | 58 |
| 120 lbs | < 1 | 7 | 21 | 37 | 56 |
| 130 lbs | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 36 | 54 |
| 140 lbs | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 35 | 52 |
| 150 lbs | < 1 | 8 | 19 | 34 | 50 |
| 160 lbs | < 1 | 8 | 19 | 33 | 48 |
| 170 lbs | < 1 | 8 | 18 | 32 | 47 |
| 180 lbs | < 1 | 7 | 18 | 31 | 45 |
| 190 lbs | < 1 | 7 | 17 | 30 | 44 |
| 200 lbs | < 1 | 7 | 17 | 29 | 42 |
| 210 lbs | < 1 | 7 | 16 | 28 | 41 |
| 220 lbs | < 1 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 39 |
| 230 lbs | < 1 | 6 | 15 | 26 | 38 |
| 240 lbs | < 1 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 37 |
| 250 lbs | < 1 | 6 | 14 | 25 | 36 |
| 260 lbs | < 1 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 35 |
Push Ups Standards by Age
Discover how Push Ups strength standards vary across different age groups.| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | 12 | 31 | 55 | 81 |
| 20 | < 1 | 17 | 40 | 67 | 96 |
| 25 | 1 | 19 | 42 | 69 | 100 |
| 30 | 1 | 19 | 42 | 69 | 100 |
| 35 | 1 | 19 | 42 | 69 | 100 |
| 40 | 1 | 19 | 42 | 69 | 100 |
| 45 | < 1 | 16 | 38 | 64 | 93 |
| 50 | < 1 | 13 | 34 | 58 | 86 |
| 55 | < 1 | 11 | 29 | 52 | 77 |
| 60 | < 1 | 8 | 24 | 45 | 68 |
| 65 | < 1 | 5 | 19 | 38 | 59 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | 14 | 31 | 50 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 25 | 41 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 19 | 34 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 14 | 28 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 22 |
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | < 1 | 13 | 28 | 44 |
| 20 | < 1 | 6 | 19 | 36 | 55 |
| 25 | < 1 | 6 | 20 | 38 | 57 |
| 30 | < 1 | 6 | 20 | 38 | 57 |
| 35 | < 1 | 6 | 20 | 38 | 57 |
| 40 | < 1 | 6 | 20 | 38 | 57 |
| 45 | < 1 | 5 | 17 | 34 | 52 |
| 50 | < 1 | 2 | 15 | 30 | 47 |
| 55 | < 1 | < 1 | 11 | 26 | 42 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 21 | 36 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 16 | 29 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 | 12 | 23 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 18 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 |
Push Ups Overview
Push Ups are a fundamental bodyweight exercise that primarily target the chest, shoulders, and triceps while also engaging the core and stabilizing muscles for a full-body workout.
Muscles Worked
Equipment Needed
None
How To Perform the Push Ups
- Start in a high plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
- Ensure your body forms a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core and glutes.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them at a 45-degree angle to your body.
- Lower yourself until your chest is just above the ground.
- Push through your palms to extend your elbows and return to the starting position.
- Maintain proper form throughout the movement, keeping your core tight and back straight.
- Inhale as you lower your body and exhale as you push back up.
Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Push Ups for proper technique and tips.
Pro Tips for Push Ups
- Keep your core tight and body straight to avoid sagging hips.
- Ensure your hands are placed correctly to prevent shoulder strain.
- Lower your body in a controlled manner to avoid bouncing.
- Gradually increase the number of reps as you build strength.