As a test of upper body strength and
endurance, the push-up is an ideal exercise.
It’s simple and there’s no equipment required.
Want to see how fit you are in this area? The Canadian Standardized Fitness Test in the
table below gives you an idea. This data
was developed with men during the push-ups with their toes on the floor while
women were tested with their knees on the ground.
Age
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15-19
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20-29
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30-39
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40-39
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50-59
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60-69
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M
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W
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M
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W
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M
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W
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M
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W
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M
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W
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M
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W
|
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Excellent
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>39
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>33
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>36
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>30
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>30
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>27
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>22
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>24
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>21
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>21
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>18
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>17
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Above
Avg.
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>29
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>25
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>29
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>21
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>22
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>20
|
>17
|
>15
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>13
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>11
|
>11
|
>12
|
Average
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>23
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>18
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>22
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>15
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>17
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>13
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>13
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>11
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>10
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>7
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>8
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>5
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Below
Avg.
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>18
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>12
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>17
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>10
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>12
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>8
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>10
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>5
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>7
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>1
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>4
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>1
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Poor
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<18
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<12
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<17
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<10
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<12
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<8
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<10
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<5
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<7
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<1
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<4
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<1
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Want to test yourself against the Canadian
Royal Military College standards – the minimum push-up standard is 28 for men
and 14 for women. How about the U.S.
Navy SEALS?
The minimum in 2 minutes is
52 while the average score is 100.
