Sit Ups vs V Ups Strength Standards
Compare your sit ups and v 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 strict continuous repetition result for each exercise. Use one continuous set of full-range sit-ups from a floor reset to a clearly upright top position; use start lying supine in the approved extended position, lift the trunk and legs simultaneously toward a clear V position, and return under control to the extended reset before the next rep.. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Sit Ups vs V 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 Sit Ups vs V 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 | Sit Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps V Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps V Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps V Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps V Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps V Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps V Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps V Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps V Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps V Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps V Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps V Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps V Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps V Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps V Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps V Ups:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps V Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps V Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps V Ups:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps V Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps V Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps V Ups:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps V Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps V Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps V Ups:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps V Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps V Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps V Ups:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps |
Women’s Sit Ups vs V 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 | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps V Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps V Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps V Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 90 reps30–39: 81 reps40–49: 72 reps50–59: 59 reps60+: 45 reps V Ups:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps V Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps V Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps V Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 90 reps30–39: 81 reps40–49: 72 reps50–59: 59 reps60+: 45 reps V Ups:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps V Ups:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps V Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps V Ups:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps V Ups:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps V Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps V Ups:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps V Ups:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps V Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps V Ups:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps V Ups:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps V Ups:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps V Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps V Ups:Under 30: 78 reps30–39: 70 reps40–49: 62 reps50–59: 51 reps60+: 39 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps V Ups:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps V Ups:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps V Ups:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps V Ups:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps V Ups:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps V Ups:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps V Ups:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps V Ups:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps V Ups:Under 30: 64 reps30–39: 58 reps40–49: 51 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 32 reps |
How Your Sit Ups vs V 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 Sit Ups result
The canonical tool uses sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition bands and a stretch target. The calculator uses strict continuous bodyweight repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the V 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.
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 sit-up set | Compare strict full-range repetitions with the applicable sit-up rep thresholds. Measurement: Strict continuous sit-up reps. |
| Rate the v ups set | Compare strict repetitions with the applicable canonical thresholds without an estimated-max conversion. Measurement: Strict continuous V 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 Sit Ups and V Ups Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Sit Ups Elite targets110 reps → 55 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
V Ups Elite targets95 reps → 48 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 Sit Ups and V Ups Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Sit Ups Elite targets90 reps → 45 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
V Ups Elite targets88 reps → 44 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.
Sit Ups and V Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict bodyweight sit-up set and a strict v ups test. Use strict canonical Sit Ups and V Ups tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Count full-range continuous sit-ups
Start on the floor, reach a clearly upright top position, and return under control to a floor reset. Do not enter crunches, decline, weighted, butterfly, assisted, partial, momentum-driven, or combined-multiple-set reps.
Use the canonical V Ups setup and load convention
start lying supine in the approved extended position, lift the trunk and legs simultaneously toward a clear V position, and return under control to the extended reset before the next rep. Stop when the rep no longer matches this test: sit-ups, crunches, tuck-ups, hollow holds, or any shortcut that changes the score. Do not count sit-ups, crunches, tuck-ups, hollow holds, hollow rocks. Do not combine multiple sets into one score. Use the same setup, range rule, and rep-counting convention for retests.
Enter one recent Sit Ups result and one recent V Ups result
Enter one strict continuous repetition result for each exercise.
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