Push Up Weight Calculator
Our push up weight calculator determines the precise amount of weight you can lift during push-ups.
Your weigh 180 pounds, the how much weight push up calculator helps find that you might be pushing approximately 140-150 pounds during each repetition, depending on your form and positioning.
How much weight is a push up?
Research indicates that a standard push-up typically engages about 64-75% of your total body weight.
How Much Weight is A Push Up Chart
| Body Weight (lbs) | Standard Push-Up (64%) | Standard Push-Up (74%) | Incline Push-Up (50%) | Decline Push-Up (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 64 lbs | 74 lbs | 50 lbs | 80 lbs |
| 120 | 77 lbs | 89 lbs | 60 lbs | 96 lbs |
| 140 | 90 lbs | 104 lbs | 70 lbs | 112 lbs |
| 160 | 102 lbs | 118 lbs | 80 lbs | 128 lbs |
| 180 | 115 lbs | 133 lbs | 90 lbs | 144 lbs |
| 200 | 128 lbs | 148 lbs | 100 lbs | 160 lbs |
| 220 | 141 lbs | 163 lbs | 110 lbs | 176 lbs |
| 240 | 154 lbs | 178 lbs | 120 lbs | 192 lbs |
| 260 | 166 lbs | 192 lbs | 130 lbs | 208 lbs |
| 280 | 179 lbs | 207 lbs | 140 lbs | 224 lbs |
Push Up Weight Calculation Formula
The formula for calculating push-up weight is:
Push-up Weight = Body Weight × Percentage of Weight EngagedFor a standard push-up, multiply your body weight by 0.64 to 0.75 (representing 64-75%).
A person weighing 200 pounds performing standard push-ups:
200 × 0.70 = 140 pounds of resistance per repetitionHow to calculate the weight of a push-up?
Follow these steps to determine your push-weight:
- Measure your current body weight accurately
- Determine the push-up variation you’re performing
- Apply the appropriate percentage based on variation:
- Standard push-up: 64-75%
- Incline push-up: 40-60%
- Decline push-up: 75-85%
For a 160-pound person doing decline push-ups: 160 × 0.80 = 128 pounds of resistance
- Light Build Individual: Body weight: 130 lbs, Standard push-up weight: 130 × 0.70 = 91 lbs
- Average Build Person: Body weight: 170 lbs, Standard push-up weight: 170 × 0.68 = 115.6 lbs
- Athletic Build Individual: Body weight: 190 lbs, Standard push-up weight: 190 × 0.72 = 136.8 lbs
- Larger Build Person: Body weight: 220 lbs, Standard push-up weight: 220 × 0.65 = 143 lbs
- Professional Athlete: Body weight: 200 lbs, Decline push-up weight: 200 × 0.82 = 164 lbs
What is Push Up Weight?
Push-up weight represents the actual resistance force you’re working against during the exercise. This isn’t simply your total body weight, but rather the specific load placed on your muscles during the movement.