Pike Push Ups vs Decline Push Ups Strength Standards
Compare your pike push ups and decline 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.
Enter one continuous strict repetition set for each exercise. Use a strict, repeatable pike push ups test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules; use a strict, repeatable decline push ups test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Pike Push Ups vs Decline 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 Pike Push Ups vs Decline 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 | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 68 reps30–39: 61 reps40–49: 54 reps50–59: 44 reps60+: 34 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 68 reps30–39: 61 reps40–49: 54 reps50–59: 44 reps60+: 34 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 68 reps30–39: 61 reps40–49: 54 reps50–59: 44 reps60+: 34 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 48 reps30–39: 43 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 31 reps60+: 24 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps |
Women’s Pike Push Ups vs Decline 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 | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 27 reps60+: 21 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Pike Push Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Decline Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
How Your Pike Push Ups vs Decline 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 Pike Push Ups result
The canonical repetition thresholds map the strict set to a strength tier; no reps-to-weight conversion is used. The calculator uses one continuous strict pike push ups set scored by repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Decline Push Ups result
The canonical repetition thresholds map the strict set to a strength tier; no reps-to-weight conversion is used. The calculator uses one continuous strict decline push ups set scored by repetitions 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 pike push ups | Rate strict pike push ups repetitions without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict pike push ups reps. |
| Rate the decline push ups | Rate strict decline push ups repetitions without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict decline push ups 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 Pike Push Ups and Decline Push Ups Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Pike Push Ups Elite targets68 reps → 34 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Decline Push Ups Elite targets58 reps → 29 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 Pike Push Ups and Decline Push Ups Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Pike Push Ups Elite targets50 reps → 25 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Decline Push Ups Elite targets45 reps → 23 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.
Pike Push Ups and Decline Push Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict pike push ups and a strict decline push ups. Use strict canonical Pike Push Ups and Decline Push Ups tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict, repeatable Pike Push Ups
Follow the individual Pike Push Ups calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Use a strict, repeatable Decline Push Ups
Follow the individual Decline Push Ups calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Enter one recent Pike Push Ups result and one recent Decline Push Ups result
Enter one continuous strict repetition set for each exercise.
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