Close-Grip Push-Up
Close-Grip Push-Up is a chest exercise focused on Triceps brachii, Biceps brachii, Pectoralis major. You can review average reps and rep standards on one page.
Average reps: Intermediate
Reference for an intermediate lifter.
Men
31
Women
16
Close-Grip Push-Up: Average reps
| Level | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | < 1 | < 1 |
| Novice | 10 | < 1 |
| Intermediate | 31 | 16 |
| Advanced | 57 | 39 |
| Elite | 86 | 65 |
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.
Close-Grip Push-Up: Rep standards
Men by bodyweight (lb) [Reps]
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | < 1 | 8 | 31 | 60 | 93 |
| 120 | < 1 | 9 | 31 | 59 | 90 |
| 130 | < 1 | 10 | 32 | 58 | 88 |
| 140 | < 1 | 11 | 32 | 57 | 86 |
| 150 | < 1 | 11 | 31 | 56 | 83 |
| 160 | < 1 | 11 | 31 | 55 | 81 |
| 170 | < 1 | 12 | 31 | 54 | 79 |
| 180 | < 1 | 12 | 31 | 53 | 77 |
| 190 | < 1 | 12 | 30 | 51 | 75 |
| 200 | < 1 | 12 | 30 | 50 | 73 |
| 210 | < 1 | 12 | 29 | 49 | 71 |
| 220 | < 1 | 12 | 29 | 48 | 69 |
| 230 | < 1 | 12 | 28 | 47 | 68 |
| 240 | < 1 | 12 | 28 | 46 | 66 |
| 250 | < 1 | 11 | 27 | 45 | 64 |
| 260 | < 1 | 11 | 26 | 44 | 63 |
| 270 | < 1 | 11 | 26 | 43 | 62 |
| 280 | < 1 | 11 | 25 | 42 | 60 |
| 290 | < 1 | 11 | 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 300 | < 1 | 10 | 24 | 40 | 57 |
| 310 | < 1 | 10 | 24 | 39 | 56 |
Men by age [Reps]
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | 5 | 22 | 44 | 69 |
| 20 | < 1 | 9 | 30 | 55 | 83 |
| 25 | < 1 | 10 | 31 | 57 | 86 |
| 30 | < 1 | 10 | 31 | 57 | 86 |
| 35 | < 1 | 10 | 31 | 57 | 86 |
| 40 | < 1 | 10 | 31 | 57 | 86 |
| 45 | < 1 | 9 | 28 | 52 | 80 |
| 50 | < 1 | 7 | 25 | 47 | 73 |
| 55 | < 1 | 4 | 20 | 42 | 65 |
| 60 | < 1 | 1 | 16 | 35 | 57 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | 12 | 29 | 49 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 23 | 41 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 18 | 33 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | 1 | 13 | 27 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 21 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 16 |
Women by bodyweight (lb) [Reps]
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 31 | 57 |
| 100 | < 1 | < 1 | 11 | 33 | 58 |
| 110 | < 1 | < 1 | 13 | 34 | 59 |
| 120 | < 1 | < 1 | 15 | 35 | 58 |
| 130 | < 1 | < 1 | 16 | 36 | 58 |
| 140 | < 1 | 2 | 17 | 36 | 58 |
| 150 | < 1 | 3 | 17 | 36 | 57 |
| 160 | < 1 | 4 | 18 | 36 | 56 |
| 170 | < 1 | 5 | 18 | 36 | 55 |
| 180 | < 1 | 5 | 18 | 36 | 54 |
| 190 | < 1 | 6 | 19 | 35 | 54 |
| 200 | < 1 | 6 | 19 | 35 | 53 |
| 210 | < 1 | 6 | 19 | 34 | 52 |
| 220 | < 1 | 6 | 19 | 34 | 51 |
| 230 | < 1 | 7 | 18 | 34 | 50 |
| 240 | < 1 | 7 | 18 | 33 | 49 |
| 250 | < 1 | 7 | 18 | 33 | 48 |
| 260 | < 1 | 7 | 18 | 32 | 47 |
Women by age [Reps]
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 29 | 51 |
| 20 | < 1 | < 1 | 15 | 37 | 62 |
| 25 | < 1 | < 1 | 16 | 39 | 65 |
| 30 | < 1 | < 1 | 16 | 39 | 65 |
| 35 | < 1 | < 1 | 16 | 39 | 65 |
| 40 | < 1 | < 1 | 16 | 39 | 65 |
| 45 | < 1 | < 1 | 14 | 35 | 60 |
| 50 | < 1 | < 1 | 11 | 31 | 54 |
| 55 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 27 | 48 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 22 | 41 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 17 | 34 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 12 | 28 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 22 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 16 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 |
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 | Triceps brachii, Biceps brachii, Pectoralis major |
| Secondary muscles | Deltoids |
| Stabilizers | Rectus abdominis |
| Grip | Forearm flexors |
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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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