Handstand Push Ups vs Standing Overhead Press Strength Standards
Compare your handstand push ups and standing overhead press against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Strict repetitions for Handstand Push Ups and Total barbell weight including bar and plates for Standing Overhead Press. Use Count one continuous set of strict wall-supported handstand reps.; use a strict standing barbell overhead press with no knee dip or leg drive. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Handstand Push Ups vs Standing Overhead Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These tables show the minimum result each exercise needs to reach Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite. Weight-based standards are shown in pounds and kilograms. Direct-performance standards remain strict repetitions or seconds and show every applicable age range.
Find your bodyweight in the men’s or women’s table, then read across the strength levels. Results measured in weight, repetitions, or seconds are not meant to match and are never converted into one another. Use the calculator for your exact inputs and a direct comparison of the strength levels.
Men’s Handstand Push Ups vs Standing Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:76 lb34.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:90 lb40.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Standing Overhead Press:105 lb47.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Standing Overhead Press:132 lb59.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:80 lb36.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:95 lb43.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Standing Overhead Press:111 lb50.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Standing Overhead Press:139 lb63 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:84 lb38.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:100 lb45.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Standing Overhead Press:117 lb53.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Standing Overhead Press:146 lb66.2 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:88 lb39.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Standing Overhead Press:104 lb47.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:122 lb55.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Standing Overhead Press:153 lb69.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:92 lb41.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Standing Overhead Press:109 lb49.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:128 lb58.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Standing Overhead Press:160 lb72.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:96 lb43.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Standing Overhead Press:113 lb51.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:133 lb60.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Standing Overhead Press:166 lb75.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:99 lb44.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Standing Overhead Press:118 lb53.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:138 lb62.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Standing Overhead Press:173 lb78.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:103 lb46.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Standing Overhead Press:122 lb55.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:143 lb64.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Standing Overhead Press:179 lb81.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:107 lb48.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:126 lb57.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:148 lb67.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Standing Overhead Press:185 lb83.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:110 lb49.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:130 lb59 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:153 lb69.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Standing Overhead Press:191 lb86.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:114 lb51.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:135 lb61.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:158 lb71.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Standing Overhead Press:197 lb89.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:117 lb53.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:139 lb63 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:162 lb73.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Standing Overhead Press:203 lb92.1 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:120 lb54.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:143 lb64.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:167 lb75.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Standing Overhead Press:209 lb94.8 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:124 lb56.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:146 lb66.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:172 lb78 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Standing Overhead Press:215 lb97.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:127 lb57.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:150 lb68 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:176 lb79.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Standing Overhead Press:221 lb100.2 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:130 lb59 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:154 lb69.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:181 lb82.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Standing Overhead Press:226 lb102.5 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:133 lb60.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:158 lb71.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:185 lb83.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Standing Overhead Press:232 lb105.2 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:137 lb62.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:162 lb73.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:190 lb86.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Standing Overhead Press:237 lb107.5 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:140 lb63.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:165 lb74.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:194 lb88 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Standing Overhead Press:243 lb110.2 kg |
Women’s Handstand Push Ups vs Standing Overhead Press Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:37 lb16.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Standing Overhead Press:45 lb20.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Standing Overhead Press:55 lb24.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Standing Overhead Press:72 lb32.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:39 lb17.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Standing Overhead Press:48 lb21.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Standing Overhead Press:59 lb26.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Standing Overhead Press:77 lb34.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:41 lb18.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:51 lb23.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:62 lb28.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Standing Overhead Press:82 lb37.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:44 lb20 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:54 lb24.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:65 lb29.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Standing Overhead Press:86 lb39 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:46 lb20.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:56 lb25.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:69 lb31.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Standing Overhead Press:91 lb41.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:48 lb21.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:59 lb26.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Standing Overhead Press:72 lb32.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Standing Overhead Press:95 lb43.1 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:50 lb22.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:62 lb28.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:75 lb34 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:99 lb44.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:52 lb23.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:64 lb29 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:78 lb35.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:103 lb46.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:54 lb24.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:67 lb30.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:81 lb36.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:107 lb48.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:56 lb25.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:69 lb31.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:84 lb38.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:111 lb50.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:58 lb26.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:71 lb32.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:87 lb39.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:115 lb52.2 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:60 lb27.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:74 lb33.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:90 lb40.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:119 lb54 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:62 lb28.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:76 lb34.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:93 lb42.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:123 lb55.8 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:64 lb29 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:78 lb35.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:96 lb43.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:126 lb57.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Standing Overhead Press:66 lb29.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Standing Overhead Press:81 lb36.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Standing Overhead Press:98 lb44.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Standing Overhead Press:130 lb59 kg |
How Your Handstand Push Ups vs Standing Overhead Press Result Is Calculated
The two exercises can use different measurements. The calculator rates each result against the standards for that exercise first, then compares the resulting strength levels and progress toward the next level. It never invents a reps-to-weight conversion.
1. Estimate the weight-based result
For Standing Overhead Press, one rep uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, the calculator runs both estimates and keeps the lower result.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
A published back-squat study supports estimated-max prediction under its study conditions. It does not independently validate every exercise or population used by this comparison.
2. Rate the Handstand Push Ups result
The canonical tool supplies sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition thresholds plus a stretch target. The calculator uses strict continuous bodyweight repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Standing Overhead Press result
The standards use the sex-specific strength levels from the individual Standing Strict Barbell Overhead Press tool. The target adjusts to bodyweight using reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
4. Compare strength level and progress
The lower strength level is the priority. When both exercises reach the same level, a priority appears only when one is at least 10 points farther from its next target. Otherwise, the result is Balanced. Age range changes only the exercise whose standards include age; it remains an analytics field for the other exercise.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Rate the handstand push ups set | Compare strict repetitions with the applicable canonical thresholds without an estimated-max conversion. Measurement: Strict continuous Handstand Push Ups reps. |
| Rate the standing overhead press | Adjust strict standing barbell overhead press targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Handstand Push Ups and Standing Overhead Press Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
The exact table above is the correct way to inspect direct or unlike measurements. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because repetitions, seconds, and estimated weight do not share a unit.
How Women’s Handstand Push Ups and Standing Overhead Press Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Handstand Push Ups and Standing Overhead Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict handstand push ups test and a strict standing barbell overhead press. Use strict canonical Handstand Push Ups and Standing Overhead Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Handstand Push Ups setup and load convention
Count one continuous set of strict wall-supported handstand reps. Each rep uses both hands on the floor, heels lightly on the wall for balance, the head reaching the approved bottom range, and full elbow lockout at the top. Do not count kipping, deficit, freestanding, pike, weighted, assisted, shortened-range, bounced, or crash reps. Do not combine multiple sets into one score. Use the same rep standard for retests.
Enter total barbell load and press without leg drive
Enter total barbell weight including the bar and plates. Keep the feet planted and torso upright, start at the shoulders, and finish at full elbow lockout. Do not count knee dip, leg drive, excessive layback, push press, split press, seated press, partial reps, or dumbbell and machine variations.
Enter one recent Handstand Push Ups result and one recent Standing Overhead Press result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Strict repetitions for Handstand Push Ups and Total barbell weight including bar and plates for Standing Overhead Press.
Related Tools
- Handstand Push Ups Strength Standards — View the individual Handstand Push Ups standards and next strength-level target.
- Standing Strict Barbell Overhead Press — View the individual Standing Overhead Press standards and next strength-level target.
- Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Weighted Push-Ups (Standard) — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Bodyweight Dip Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Decline Push Ups Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.