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Horizontal Push

Push-Up

Strength Standards: Push-Up

LevelMaleFemale
Elite
1.00x BW0.90x BW
Advanced
0.85x BW0.75x BW
Intermediate
0.70x BW0.60x BW
Novice
0.60x BW0.50x BW
Untrained
0.50x BW0.40x BW

Source: Bodyweight percentage for additional load

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Related Exercises

Other horizontal push exercises with strength standards:

  • Barbell Bench Press
  • Dumbbell Bench Press
  • Dip
  • Incline Barbell Bench Press