Push-Up

Push-Up is a chest exercise focused on Pectoralis major, Triceps brachii, Biceps brachii. You can review average reps and rep standards on one page.

Push-Up

Average reps: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 41
Women 19

Push-Up: Average reps

Level Men Women
Beginner 1 < 1
Novice 18 5
Intermediate 41 19
Advanced 68 37
Elite 99 56

Note: These values estimate average reps that can be completed in one set. Bodyweight, range of motion, tempo, and other personal factors can affect performance. See the detailed tables below.

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Compare reps in one set with bodyweight standards.

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Push-Up: Rep standards

Men by bodyweight (kg) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
50< 1164273108
55< 1174272105
601184270102
65219426999
70319416796
75419416693
80520406491
85520396388
90519396186
95619386083
100619375881
105619375779
110619365677
115618355475
120618345373
125618345271
130617335170
135617324968
140617324866

Men by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 111305480
20< 116396695
25118416899
30118416899
35118416899
40118416899
45< 115376392
50< 112335785
55< 110285176
60< 17234467
65< 14183758
70< 1< 1133049
75< 1< 192440
80< 1< 161833
85< 1< 121327
90< 1< 1< 1921

Women by bodyweight (kg) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
40< 14193961
45< 15203859
50< 16203757
55< 16203654
60< 17193552
65< 17193450
70< 17183348
75< 17183146
80< 16173045
85< 16162943
90< 16162841
95< 16152740
100< 16152638
105< 15142537
110< 15132436
115< 15132335
120< 14122233

Women by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 1< 1122743
20< 15183554
25< 15193756
30< 15193756
35< 15193756
40< 15193756
45< 14163351
50< 11142946
55< 1< 1102541
60< 1< 182035
65< 1< 151528
70< 1< 111122
75< 1< 1< 1717
80< 1< 1< 1412
85< 1< 1< 1< 19
90< 1< 1< 1< 15

Note: The table values are reference rep counts for one set. Bodyweight data can help estimate relative load, while age data can show trend differences.

Muscles worked

Group Muscles
Primary muscles Pectoralis major, Triceps brachii, Biceps brachii, Deltoids
Secondary muscles None
Stabilizers Rectus abdominis, External obliques, Erector spinae, Gluteus maximus
Grip None

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World records

Last Updated: July 2, 2026

Official Record

Most Push Ups in One Hour (Male)

Pop Laurentiu

3,378 push-ups

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Official Record

Most Push Ups in One Minute (Male, SS)

Pratik Mohite

84 push-ups

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Official Record

Most Push Ups in 24 Hours (Male)

Charles Servizio

46,001 push-ups

Charles Servizio USA flag

Official Record

Most Push Ups in One Hour (Female)

Laura A. Hunt

1,826 push-ups

Laura A. Hunt USA flag

How to read the table

Level Description Distribution
Beginner Has learned proper form and trained consistently for at least 1 month. Bottom 5%
Novice Has trained consistently for at least 6 months. Top 80%
Intermediate Has trained consistently for at least 2 years. Top 50%
Advanced Has trained consistently for more than 5 years. Top 20%
Elite Has specialized in this exercise for more than 5 years. Top 5%

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