Push Ups

Push Ups Standards

Measured in kg

Push Ups strength standards help you to compare your one-rep max lift with other lifters at your bodyweight.

Our community Push Ups standards are based on 2,928,475 lifts by Strength Level users

Male Push Ups Standards

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Strength LevelReps
Beginner2
Novice18
Intermediate39
Advanced65
Elite93

How many reps of Push Ups should I be able to do?

How many reps of Push Ups can the average lifter do? The average male lifter can do 39 reps of Push Ups. This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive achievement.

Reps By Weight and Age

BWBeg.Nov.Int.Adv.Elite
501184270102
55219426999
60419416795
65420416592
70520406489
75620396287
80620386084
85620385981
90619375779
95619365677
100619355474
105618345372
110618345170
115618335068
120617324967
125617314765
130616304663
135616304562
140616294460

How many sets and reps of Push Ups should I do?

These are the most popular Push Ups workouts done by male lifters:

3x10 14%
3x15 6%
3x20 6%
2x20 5%
3x12 5%

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What do the strength standards mean?

Beginner Stronger than 5% of lifters. A beginner lifter can perform the movement correctly and has practiced it for at least a month.
Novice Stronger than 20% of lifters. A novice lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least six months.
Intermediate Stronger than 50% of lifters. An intermediate lifter has trained regularly in the technique for at least two years.
Advanced Stronger than 80% of lifters. An advanced lifter has progressed for over five years.
Elite Stronger than 95% of lifters. An elite lifter has dedicated over five years to become competitive at strength sports.