Exercise
Pushup Benchmark Calculator
Compare your max pushup count to age and sex benchmarks (based on Cooper Institute norms).
Rating
—
- Excellent threshold
- —
- Average for age
- —
- Below avg
- —
FAQ
Strict form only? +
Yes — chest to fist height, full lockout, no resting. Bouncing reps do not count.
Why does age matter? +
Upper body strength peaks in the 20s and gradually declines. Benchmarks are age-adjusted accordingly.