Average Push-Ups by Age and Gender
Average push-up capacity varies by age and gender. Adult men typically perform more repetitions than women due to differences in upper-body strength. Older adults generally complete fewer reps than younger adults as muscle mass and endurance decline with age.
Push-Up Norms for Children and Teens
Children and teens can usually do fewer push-ups than adults. Norms rise during puberty as strength increases. Schools and fitness tests often use age-based benchmarks to track progress and set realistic goals.
How to Interpret Push-Up Standards
Push-up norms help measure relative upper-body endurance. They are not a complete fitness test but provide a useful reference. For detailed age and gender tables, see the push-up norms reference.
