Sit Ups Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Sit Ups Rep Standards

Compare your Sit Ups performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice23
Intermediate60
Advanced106
Elite159

Sit Ups Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Sit Ups strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 12772130198
120 lbs< 12770125189
130 lbs< 12768120180
140 lbs< 12766115173
150 lbs< 12764111166
160 lbs< 12662108159
170 lbs< 12661104154
180 lbs< 12559101148
190 lbs< 1255797143
200 lbs< 1245695138
210 lbs< 1245492134
220 lbs< 1235389130
230 lbs< 1235287126
240 lbs< 1225084122
250 lbs< 1224982119
260 lbs< 1214880116
270 lbs< 1214778113
280 lbs< 1204676110
290 lbs< 1204474107
300 lbs< 1194372104
310 lbs< 1194271102
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 11655105165
100 lbs< 11653100155
110 lbs< 1165195147
120 lbs< 1164991139
130 lbs< 1164787132
140 lbs< 1164583126
150 lbs< 1154479120
160 lbs< 1154276115
170 lbs< 1144073110
180 lbs< 1143970106
190 lbs< 1133868102
200 lbs< 113366598
210 lbs< 112356395
220 lbs< 112346191
230 lbs< 112335988
240 lbs< 111325785
250 lbs< 111315583
260 lbs< 111305380

Sit Ups Standards by Age

Discover how Sit Ups strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1174888133
20< 12459105157
25< 12562108161
30< 12562108161
35< 12562108161
40< 12562108161
45< 12257101152
50< 1195293141
55< 1164684128
60< 1124074115
65< 193365101
70< 16275588
75< 1< 1214675
80< 1< 1163965
85< 1< 1123255
90< 1< 192647
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 193568107
20< 1144482126
25< 1154685130
30< 1154685130
35< 1154685130
40< 1154685130
45< 1124279122
50< 1113873113
55< 183365102
60< 15275791
65< 1< 1224980
70< 1< 1174169
75< 1< 1123458
80< 1< 192749
85< 1< 162241
90< 1< 1< 11735

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

  1. Lie flat on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
  2. Place your hands behind your head, lightly supporting your neck with your fingertips, or cross them over your chest.
  3. Engage your core by drawing your belly button towards your spine.
  4. Exhale as you lift your upper body towards your knees, using your abdominal muscles and keeping your lower back on the floor.
  5. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, ensuring you do not pull on your neck.
  6. Inhale as you slowly lower your upper body back to the starting position.
  7. 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.

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