Ever wonder where you stand with your push ups? Whether you workout at a gym, at home or go to classes its important to see if you are progressing. Try testing your push up capability today and try again in two weeks of your regular exercising to see if what you are doing is causing change. Use this chart to gage where you stand.
The following charge should be used to measure your pushup ability for a minute. The push ups are to be full push ups on the way down and all the way up. Set your watch and go for 60s! Good luck!
FEMALE
|
Age |
15-19 |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60 |
|
Excellent |
>33 |
>30 |
>27 |
>24 |
>21 |
>27 |
|
Good |
18-24 |
15-20 |
13-19 |
11-14 |
7-10 |
5-11 |
|
Needs Improvemnt |
<11 |
<9 |
<7 |
<4 |
<1 |
<1 |
MALE
|
Age |
15-19 |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60 |
|
Excellent |
>39 |
>36 |
>30 |
>25 |
>21 |
>18 |
|
Good |
23-28 |
22-28 |
17-21 |
13-16 |
10-12 |
8-10 |
|
Needs Improvemnt |
<17 |
<16 |
<11 |
<9 |
<6 |
<4 |
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