Here’s How Many Push-Ups You Should Be Able to Do at Every Age
November 13, 2024 8:19AM EST
How many push-ups could you do right now without stopping? Here’s the number to shoot for . . .
The Mayo Clinic posted guidelines for how many push-ups men and women should be able to do at various ages, from age 25 to 65. Being healthy is also about diet, cardio, and lifestyle choices.
But if you can do this many push-ups, they say it’s a sign you’re at least in “good” shape . . .
25 years old . . . 20 push-ups for women, and 28 for men
35 years old . . . 19 and 21
45 years old . . . 14 and 16
55 years old . . . 10 and 12
65 years old . . . 10 and 10, same for both