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-2 lb+17 lb
Novice+66 lb+102 lb
Intermediate+152 lb+210 lb
Advanced+254 lb+339 lb
Elite+367 lb+481 lb

Female Strength Standards (lb)

Strength LevelClose Grip Push UpPush Ups
Beginner-19 lb-20 lb
Novice+18 lb+24 lb
Intermediate+63 lb+78 lb
Advanced+115 lb+141 lb
Elite+171 lb+210 lb