How Many Push-Ups Can You Do? Push-ups aren’t just an exercise—they’re a classic way to measure upper body strength and muscular endurance. With this quick test, you can see how you compare to fitness standards for your age and gender.
How to Use the Push-Up Test Tool
- Enter your age and select your gender.
- Do as many push-ups as you can in one go, keeping proper form (no breaks!).
- Enter your total push-up count in the tool.
- Click “Evaluate” to see your rating—from Poor to Excellent.
Your result is based on internationally recognized fitness norms and helps you understand where your strength stands today.
Push-Up Test Tool
How to Understand Your Push-Up Test Result
Your push-up score is a great indicator of your upper body strength and endurance. After taking the test, compare your number of completed push-ups to the table below to see how you rate for your age and gender.
Push-Up Test Norms for Men
| Performance | 17–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–65 |
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| Excellent | >56 | >47 | >41 | >34 | >31 | >30 |
| Good | 47–56 | 39–47 | 34–41 | 28–34 | 25–31 | 24–30 |
| Above Average | 35–46 | 30–39 | 25–33 | 21–28 | 18–24 | 17–23 |
| Average | 19–34 | 17–29 | 13–24 | 11–20 | 9–17 | 6–16 |
| Below Average | 11–18 | 10–16 | 8–12 | 6–10 | 5–8 | 3–5 |
| Poor | 4–10 | 4–9 | 2–7 | 1–5 | 1–4 | 1–2 |
| Very Poor | <4 | <4 | <2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Push-Up Test Norms for Women
| Performance | 17–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | >30 | >32 | >28 | >20 | >16 | >12 |
| Good | 22–30 | 24–32 | 21–28 | 15–20 | 13–16 | 10–12 |
| Above Average | 11–21 | 14–23 | 13–20 | 10–14 | 9–12 | 6–9 |
| Average | 7–10 | 9–13 | 7–12 | 5–9 | 4–8 | 3–5 |
| Below Average | 4–6 | 5–8 | 3–6 | 2–4 | 2–3 | 2 |
| Poor | 1–3 | 1–4 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Very Poor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What to Do With Your Push-Up Test Result
1. Understand Your Current Fitness Level
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See where you stand: Are you Excellent, Average, or Below Average for your age and gender?
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Use this as your baseline for upper body and core strength.
2. Set a Personal Goal
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Decide on a realistic, motivating target (e.g., “Reach Good in 2 months” or “Add 5 more reps”).
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If you’re already Excellent-can you maintain or even improve further?
3. Create a Training Plan
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Add push-ups and supporting exercises (like planks, dips, and bench presses) to your workout routine.
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Use progressive overload: Gradually increase your push-up count, intensity, or frequency over time.
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Include rest and recovery for muscle growth.
4. Track Your Progress
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Retest yourself every 4-6 weeks.
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Record your scores to see improvement and keep motivation high.
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Use a fitness log, journal, or even a simple spreadsheet.
5. Work on Form and Variety
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Focus on perfect push-up form to maximize benefits and prevent injury.
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Mix in push-up variations (knee, incline, decline, diamond, wide grip) for all-around strength.
6. Celebrate Wins & Stay Accountable
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Reward yourself when you hit a new level or personal best.
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Share your progress with friends or a fitness community for encouragement.
7. Connect With Other Fitness Markers
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Use the push-up test alongside other assessments (like the plank test, squat test, or a cardio test) for a fuller picture of your fitness.
