Sit Ups Strength Standards for Men and Women
Discover how your Sit Ups performance compares to others and set new strength goals. Use our calculator to find your level and get personalized improvement tips.
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Sit Ups Rep Standards
Compare your Sit Ups performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.
| Level | Reps |
|---|---|
| Beginner | < 1 |
| Novice | 23 |
| Intermediate | 60 |
| Advanced | 106 |
| Elite | 159 |
Sit Ups Standards by Bodyweight
Find the Sit Ups strength standards for your specific body weight.| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 lbs | < 1 | 27 | 72 | 130 | 198 |
| 120 lbs | < 1 | 27 | 70 | 125 | 189 |
| 130 lbs | < 1 | 27 | 68 | 120 | 180 |
| 140 lbs | < 1 | 27 | 66 | 115 | 173 |
| 150 lbs | < 1 | 27 | 64 | 111 | 166 |
| 160 lbs | < 1 | 26 | 62 | 108 | 159 |
| 170 lbs | < 1 | 26 | 61 | 104 | 154 |
| 180 lbs | < 1 | 25 | 59 | 101 | 148 |
| 190 lbs | < 1 | 25 | 57 | 97 | 143 |
| 200 lbs | < 1 | 24 | 56 | 95 | 138 |
| 210 lbs | < 1 | 24 | 54 | 92 | 134 |
| 220 lbs | < 1 | 23 | 53 | 89 | 130 |
| 230 lbs | < 1 | 23 | 52 | 87 | 126 |
| 240 lbs | < 1 | 22 | 50 | 84 | 122 |
| 250 lbs | < 1 | 22 | 49 | 82 | 119 |
| 260 lbs | < 1 | 21 | 48 | 80 | 116 |
| 270 lbs | < 1 | 21 | 47 | 78 | 113 |
| 280 lbs | < 1 | 20 | 46 | 76 | 110 |
| 290 lbs | < 1 | 20 | 44 | 74 | 107 |
| 300 lbs | < 1 | 19 | 43 | 72 | 104 |
| 310 lbs | < 1 | 19 | 42 | 71 | 102 |
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 lbs | < 1 | 16 | 55 | 105 | 165 |
| 100 lbs | < 1 | 16 | 53 | 100 | 155 |
| 110 lbs | < 1 | 16 | 51 | 95 | 147 |
| 120 lbs | < 1 | 16 | 49 | 91 | 139 |
| 130 lbs | < 1 | 16 | 47 | 87 | 132 |
| 140 lbs | < 1 | 16 | 45 | 83 | 126 |
| 150 lbs | < 1 | 15 | 44 | 79 | 120 |
| 160 lbs | < 1 | 15 | 42 | 76 | 115 |
| 170 lbs | < 1 | 14 | 40 | 73 | 110 |
| 180 lbs | < 1 | 14 | 39 | 70 | 106 |
| 190 lbs | < 1 | 13 | 38 | 68 | 102 |
| 200 lbs | < 1 | 13 | 36 | 65 | 98 |
| 210 lbs | < 1 | 12 | 35 | 63 | 95 |
| 220 lbs | < 1 | 12 | 34 | 61 | 91 |
| 230 lbs | < 1 | 12 | 33 | 59 | 88 |
| 240 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 32 | 57 | 85 |
| 250 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 31 | 55 | 83 |
| 260 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 30 | 53 | 80 |
Sit Ups Standards by Age
Discover how Sit Ups strength standards vary across different age groups.| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | 17 | 48 | 88 | 133 |
| 20 | < 1 | 24 | 59 | 105 | 157 |
| 25 | < 1 | 25 | 62 | 108 | 161 |
| 30 | < 1 | 25 | 62 | 108 | 161 |
| 35 | < 1 | 25 | 62 | 108 | 161 |
| 40 | < 1 | 25 | 62 | 108 | 161 |
| 45 | < 1 | 22 | 57 | 101 | 152 |
| 50 | < 1 | 19 | 52 | 93 | 141 |
| 55 | < 1 | 16 | 46 | 84 | 128 |
| 60 | < 1 | 12 | 40 | 74 | 115 |
| 65 | < 1 | 9 | 33 | 65 | 101 |
| 70 | < 1 | 6 | 27 | 55 | 88 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | 21 | 46 | 75 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | 16 | 39 | 65 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | 12 | 32 | 55 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 26 | 47 |
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | 9 | 35 | 68 | 107 |
| 20 | < 1 | 14 | 44 | 82 | 126 |
| 25 | < 1 | 15 | 46 | 85 | 130 |
| 30 | < 1 | 15 | 46 | 85 | 130 |
| 35 | < 1 | 15 | 46 | 85 | 130 |
| 40 | < 1 | 15 | 46 | 85 | 130 |
| 45 | < 1 | 12 | 42 | 79 | 122 |
| 50 | < 1 | 11 | 38 | 73 | 113 |
| 55 | < 1 | 8 | 33 | 65 | 102 |
| 60 | < 1 | 5 | 27 | 57 | 91 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | 22 | 49 | 80 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | 17 | 41 | 69 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | 12 | 34 | 58 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 27 | 49 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 22 | 41 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 17 | 35 |
Sit Ups Overview
Sit Ups are a fundamental core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, enhancing core strength and stability through a controlled, curling motion from a lying to a seated position.
Muscles Worked
Equipment Needed
None
How To Perform the Sit Ups
- Lie flat on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- Place your hands behind your head, lightly supporting your neck with your fingertips, or cross them over your chest.
- Engage your core by drawing your belly button towards your spine.
- Exhale as you lift your upper body towards your knees, using your abdominal muscles and keeping your lower back on the floor.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement, ensuring you do not pull on your neck.
- Inhale as you slowly lower your upper body back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Sit Ups for proper technique and tips.
Pro Tips for Sit Ups
- Keep your feet flat on the floor and avoid using momentum to lift your body.
- Focus on using your abdominal muscles rather than pulling with your hands or straining your neck.
- Control the movement both up and down to maximize muscle engagement.
- Modify the range of motion or add a stability ball to accommodate different fitness levels.