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Push-up Test | How many can you do?


 
The Push-Up Test is one of the most popular fitness tests and provides a good estimation of the relation between bodyweight and strength (endurance).

Instructions

Warm-upHave a short local stretching and shake arms and torso. Optionally do a few trial push-ups and rest for 2-3 minutes before starting the test.
PreparationMales: Lie prone on floor, place hands wider than shoulder-wide apart. Extend body and put toes on floor with feet slightly apart. Keep body straight. Females: Lie prone on floor, place hands wider than shoulder-wide apart. Put knees on floor, slightly apart and bend legs to hold lower legs up. Keep body straight from shoulders to knees.
ExecutionLower body until arms are flexed right-angled. Return, keep arms slightly flexed and repeat. Do as many Push-ups as possible without resting.
DetailsKeep body straight throughout motion. Perform Push-ups in one row, as you stop to rest, the test is over.

Animation

Positions

Starting ositionEnding Position
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Score

Males:

agevery poorpoorfairaveragegoodvery goodexcellent
15-19<44-1011-1920-3536-4647-57>57
20-29<44-910-1718-3031-4041-50>50
30-39<33-78-1314-2526-3435-43>43
40-49<22-56-1011-2122-3031-36>36
50-5901-45-89-1819-2526-32>32
60-6901-23-56-1617-2324-29>29

Females:

agevery poorpoorfairaveragegoodvery goodexcellent
15-190-12-56-1112-2021-2829-36>36
20-290-12-67-1213-2324-3031-37>37
30-3901-45-1011-2223-2829-35>35
40-4901-34-99-1819-2425-32>32
50-5901-23-67-1415-2021-25>25
60-69012-45-1213-1718-23>23