Close Grip Push Up vs Push Ups

Measured in lb

Close Grip Push Up
Push Ups

Male Strength Standards (lb)

Strength LevelClose Grip Push UpPush Ups
Beginner-35 lb-4 lb
Novice+51 lb+95 lb
Intermediate+166 lb+223 lb
Advanced+304 lb+377 lb
Elite+459 lb+547 lb

Female Strength Standards (lb)

Strength LevelClose Grip Push UpPush Ups
Beginner-69 lb-37 lb
Novice-11 lb+16 lb
Intermediate+71 lb+84 lb
Advanced+172 lb+164 lb
Elite+288 lb+251 lb