Handstand Push Ups vs Pull Ups Strength Standards
Compare your handstand push ups and pull-ups against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Enter one strict continuous repetition result for each exercise. Use Count one continuous set of strict wall-supported handstand reps.; use one continuous set of pronated-grip dead-hang pull-ups with full arm extension and the chin clearly above the bar on every rep. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Handstand Push Ups vs Pull 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 Handstand Push Ups vs Pull-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 | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps |
Women’s Handstand Push Ups vs Pull-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 | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps | Handstand Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps |
How Your Handstand Push Ups vs Pull 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 Handstand Push Ups result
The canonical tool supplies sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition thresholds plus a stretch target. The calculator uses strict continuous bodyweight repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Pull-Ups result
The canonical pull-up tool uses sex-specific repetition bands. Age range and bodyweight are recorded for context and analytics but do not change these thresholds. The calculator uses strict unbroken 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 handstand push ups set | Compare strict repetitions with the applicable canonical thresholds without an estimated-max conversion. Measurement: Strict continuous Handstand Push Ups reps. |
| Rate the pull-up set | Compare strict pronated-grip repetitions with the applicable pull-up rep thresholds. Measurement: Strict unbroken pull-up 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 Handstand Push Ups and Pull Ups Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Handstand Push Ups Elite targets32 reps → 16 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Pull-Ups Elite targets18 reps → 18 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 Handstand Push Ups and Pull Ups Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Handstand Push Ups Elite targets24 reps → 12 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Pull-Ups Elite targets10 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.
Handstand Push Ups and Pull Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict handstand push ups test and a strict bodyweight pull-up set. Use strict canonical Handstand Push Ups and Pull Ups tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Handstand Push Ups setup and load convention
Count one continuous set of strict wall-supported handstand reps. Each rep uses both hands on the floor, heels lightly on the wall for balance, the head reaching the approved bottom range, and full elbow lockout at the top. Do not count kipping, deficit, freestanding, pike, weighted, assisted, shortened-range, bounced, or crash reps. Do not combine multiple sets into one score. Use the same rep standard for retests.
Count strict pronated-grip pull-ups
Use a fixed bar and pronated grip. Begin every rep from a dead hang at full arm extension and pull until the chin is clearly above the bar. Count one continuous unbroken set. Do not enter chin-ups, neutral-grip or ring reps, assisted or weighted reps, partial reps, kipping, hip drive, or leg swing.
Enter one recent Handstand Push Ups result and one recent Pull Ups result
Enter one strict continuous repetition result for each exercise.
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