Incline Push Ups vs Bodyweight Push-Ups Strength Standards
Compare your incline push-ups and bodyweight push-ups against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one recent result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Neither exercise uses external load. Enter total strict reps from one continuous set; keep the incline support height fixed for Incline Push Ups. Use one continuous hands-elevated push-up set using a fixed bench or box height, rigid body line, controlled depth, and full lockout; use one continuous strict floor push-up set using a rigid plank, controlled depth, and full elbow lockout. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Incline Push Ups vs Bodyweight Push-Ups 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 Incline Push-Ups vs Push-Ups 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 | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 120 reps30–39: 108 reps40–49: 96 reps50–59: 78 reps60+: 60 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 120 reps30–39: 108 reps40–49: 96 reps50–59: 78 reps60+: 60 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 120 reps30–39: 108 reps40–49: 96 reps50–59: 78 reps60+: 60 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 82 reps30–39: 74 reps40–49: 66 reps50–59: 53 reps60+: 41 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
Women’s Incline Push-Ups vs Push-Ups 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 | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Incline Push-Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
How Your Incline Push Ups vs Bodyweight Push-Ups 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.
2. Rate the Incline Push-Ups result
Sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition thresholds map the strict set to a canonical strength tier; no reps-to-weight conversion is used. The calculator uses one continuous strict hands-elevated bodyweight push-up set scored by total reps and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Push-Ups result
Sex- and age-specific repetition thresholds map the strict set to a canonical strength tier; no reps-to-weight conversion is used. The calculator uses one continuous strict standard floor push-up set scored by total reps and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
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 incline push-up | Rate one continuous hands-elevated bodyweight push-up set without converting repetitions into weight. Measurement: Total strict reps. |
| Rate the push-up | Rate one continuous strict bodyweight floor push-up set without converting repetitions into weight. Measurement: Total strict reps. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Incline Push Ups and Bodyweight Push-Ups Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Incline Push-Ups Elite targets120 reps → 60 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Push-Ups Elite targets36 reps → 13 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Comparison boundaryStrength level first
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 Incline Push Ups and Bodyweight Push-Ups Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Incline Push-Ups Elite targets95 reps → 48 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Push-Ups Elite targets30 reps → 10 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Comparison boundaryStrength level first
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.
Incline Push Ups and Bodyweight Push-Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict hands-elevated incline push-up and a strict standard bodyweight push-up. Use one continuous strict hands-elevated incline push-up set and one continuous strict standard floor push-up set under each tool’s support, plank, depth, and lockout rules. Do not convert reps to weight or substitute knee, decline, weighted, assisted, partial, plyometric, sagged, piked, height-changing, or floor-rested reps.
Keep one support height and count one continuous strict set
Use the same stable bench or box, keep a rigid body line, lower to the same target, and press to full lockout. Do not count floor, knee, decline, weighted, assisted, partial, sagged, piked, or height-changing reps.
Count one continuous full-range floor set
Keep a rigid plank, lower to roughly 90-degree elbow flexion or near-floor chest height, and press to full lockout. Do not count knee, incline, decline, weighted, assisted, partial, plyometric, sagged, piked, or floor-rested reps.
Enter one Incline Push Ups rep test and one Bodyweight Push-Ups rep test
Enter total strict reps from one continuous set for each exercise with no external load. Keep incline support height fixed and select the applicable cohort inputs.
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