Dumbbell Bench Press vs Bodyweight Push-Ups Strength Standards
Compare your dumbbell bench press 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.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Weight per dumbbell for Dumbbell Bench Press and No external load for Bodyweight Push-Ups. Use a bilateral flat dumbbell bench press using two matched dumbbells, controlled chest-level depth, planted feet, and even 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.
Dumbbell Bench Press 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 Dumbbell Bench Press 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 | Dumbbell Bench Press:49 lb22.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:77 lb34.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:119 lb54 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:154 lb69.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:52 lb23.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:82 lb37.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:126 lb57.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:162 lb73.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:55 lb24.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:86 lb39 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:132 lb59.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:171 lb77.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:57 lb25.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:90 lb40.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:138 lb62.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:179 lb81.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:60 lb27.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:94 lb42.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:144 lb65.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:186 lb84.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:62 lb28.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:97 lb44 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:150 lb68 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:194 lb88 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:65 lb29.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:101 lb45.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:156 lb70.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:202 lb91.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:67 lb30.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:105 lb47.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:162 lb73.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:209 lb94.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:69 lb31.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:109 lb49.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:168 lb76.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:216 lb98 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:72 lb32.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:112 lb50.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:173 lb78.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:223 lb101.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:74 lb33.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:116 lb52.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:179 lb81.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:230 lb104.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:76 lb34.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:119 lb54 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:184 lb83.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:237 lb107.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:78 lb35.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:123 lb55.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:189 lb85.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:244 lb110.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:80 lb36.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:126 lb57.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:195 lb88.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:251 lb113.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:83 lb37.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:129 lb58.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:200 lb90.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:258 lb117 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:85 lb38.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:133 lb60.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:205 lb93 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:264 lb119.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:87 lb39.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:136 lb61.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:210 lb95.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:271 lb122.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:89 lb40.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:139 lb63 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:215 lb97.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:277 lb125.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:91 lb41.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:142 lb64.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:220 lb99.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:283 lb128.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
Women’s Dumbbell Bench Press 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 | Dumbbell Bench Press:18 lb8.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:34 lb15.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:57 lb25.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:80 lb36.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:19 lb8.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:37 lb16.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:61 lb27.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:85 lb38.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:20 lb9.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:39 lb17.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:65 lb29.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:90 lb40.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:21 lb9.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:41 lb18.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:68 lb30.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:95 lb43.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:22 lb10 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:43 lb19.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:72 lb32.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:100 lb45.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:23 lb10.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:45 lb20.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:75 lb34 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:105 lb47.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:24 lb10.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:47 lb21.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:78 lb35.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:110 lb49.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:25 lb11.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:49 lb22.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:82 lb37.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:114 lb51.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:26 lb11.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:51 lb23.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:85 lb38.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:119 lb54 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:27 lb12.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:53 lb24 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:88 lb39.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:123 lb55.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:28 lb12.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:55 lb24.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:91 lb41.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:127 lb57.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:29 lb13.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:56 lb25.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:94 lb42.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:131 lb59.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:30 lb13.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:58 lb26.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:97 lb44 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:136 lb61.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:31 lb14.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:60 lb27.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:100 lb45.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:140 lb63.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Dumbbell Bench Press:31 lb14.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:62 lb28.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:103 lb46.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Bench Press:144 lb65.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
How Your Dumbbell Bench Press 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.
1. Estimate the weight-based result
For Dumbbell Bench 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 Dumbbell Bench Press result
The standards use the sex-specific bilateral dumbbell bench press thresholds from the individual tool. The target adjusts to bodyweight using reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
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 dumbbell bench press | Use bilateral estimated max from one-dumbbell input and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| 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 Dumbbell Bench Press and Bodyweight Push-Ups Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 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 Dumbbell Bench Press and Bodyweight Push-Ups Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 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.
Dumbbell Bench Press and Bodyweight Push-Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a bilateral flat dumbbell bench press and a strict standard bodyweight push-up. Use strict canonical Dumbbell Bench Press and Bodyweight Push-Ups tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Enter one dumbbell and press two matched weights
Enter the weight of one dumbbell. Use two matched dumbbells on a flat bench, lower both under control to chest level, and press together to an even full lockout with planted feet. Do not enter combined pair weight, floor, incline, decline, machine, alternating, unilateral, partial, bounced, or assisted 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 recent Dumbbell Bench Press result and one recent Bodyweight Push-Ups result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Weight per dumbbell for Dumbbell Bench Press and No external load for Bodyweight Push-Ups.
Related Tools
- Dumbbell Bench Press — View the individual Dumbbell Bench Press standards and next strength-level target.
- Push-Up Strength Standards — View the individual Push-Ups standards and next strength-level target.
- Bench Press 1RM Calculator — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Barbell Reverse Grip Bench Press — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Bench Press with Chains — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Cable Chest Press — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.