The daily number of push ups lifts entered on Strength Level is greater than the daily number of sit ups lifts.
| Metric | Push Ups | Sit Ups | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily count | 503 | 73 | ↑430 | ↑589% |
| Total lifts entered | 553,879 | 63,032 | ↑490,847 | ↑779% |
The average push ups entered by men on Strength Level is less heavy than the average sit ups.
The bodyweight of men entering push ups lifts on Strength Level is on average heavier than those entering sit ups lifts.
| Metric | Push Ups | Sit Ups | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average lift | 386.9 lb | 477 lb | ↓90.1 lb | ↓19% |
| Elite lift | 721.7 lb | 927.8 lb | ↓206.1 lb | ↓22% |
| Average bodyweight | 167.1 lb | 163.8 lb | ↑3.3 lb | ↑2% |
| Lifts analysed | 146,653 | 23,159 | ↑123,494 | ↑533% |
The average push ups entered by women on Strength Level is less heavy than the average sit ups.
The bodyweight of women entering push ups lifts on Strength Level is on average less heavy than those entering sit ups lifts.
| Metric | Push Ups | Sit Ups | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average lift | 217.3 lb | 339.6 lb | ↓122.4 lb | ↓36% |
| Elite lift | 380.6 lb | 706.6 lb | ↓326 lb | ↓46% |
| Average bodyweight | 136.6 lb | 138.3 lb | ↓1.7 lb | ↓1% |
| Lifts analysed | 21,092 | 4,510 | ↑16,582 | ↑368% |
Compare push ups versus one of the following exercises:
Pull Ups Dips Chin Ups Bodyweight Squat Sit Ups Crunches Diamond Pushups Single Leg Squat Handstand Push Ups Muscle Ups Burpees One Arm Push Ups One Arm Pull Ups Inverted Row Lying Leg Raise Lunge Russian Twist Neutral Grip Pull Ups Hanging Leg Raise Back Extension Glute Bridge Toes To Bar Glute Ham Raise