What the push-up test measures
The push-up test is a simple, equipment-free way to assess upper body muscular strength and endurance. It counts the maximum number of continuous, properly-formed push-ups a person can perform.
How the rating works
This calculator compares your push-up count to commonly published age and sex-based fitness norm tables, sorting results into categories from Poor to Excellent. Norms differ between men and women, and expected counts decrease somewhat with age.
- Excellent/Good: above typical fitness levels for your group.
- Average/Above Average: in line with typical fitness levels.
- Below Average/Poor: below typical fitness levels for your group.
Push-up form and testing conditions can affect results, and different published tables vary slightly. This tool is for general fitness and educational purposes only and is not a medical fitness assessment.
Last reviewed August 2026