V Ups vs Crunches Strength Standards
Compare your v ups and crunches 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 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.; use one continuous set of strict crunches from the floor through the approved shoulder-and-upper-back curl range. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
V Ups vs Crunches 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 V Ups vs Crunches 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 | V Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Crunches:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Crunches:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Crunches:Under 30: 150 reps30–39: 135 reps40–49: 120 reps50–59: 98 reps60+: 75 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Crunches:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Crunches:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Crunches:Under 30: 150 reps30–39: 135 reps40–49: 120 reps50–59: 98 reps60+: 75 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Crunches:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Crunches:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Crunches:Under 30: 150 reps30–39: 135 reps40–49: 120 reps50–59: 98 reps60+: 75 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Crunches:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps Crunches:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Crunches:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps Crunches:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Crunches:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps Crunches:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Crunches:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps Crunches:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Crunches:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps Crunches:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
Women’s V Ups vs Crunches 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 | V Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Crunches:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Crunches:Under 30: 92 reps30–39: 83 reps40–49: 74 reps50–59: 60 reps60+: 46 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps Crunches:Under 30: 138 reps30–39: 124 reps40–49: 110 reps50–59: 90 reps60+: 69 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Crunches:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Crunches:Under 30: 92 reps30–39: 83 reps40–49: 74 reps50–59: 60 reps60+: 46 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 88 reps30–39: 79 reps40–49: 70 reps50–59: 57 reps60+: 44 reps Crunches:Under 30: 138 reps30–39: 124 reps40–49: 110 reps50–59: 90 reps60+: 69 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Crunches:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 115 reps30–39: 104 reps40–49: 92 reps50–59: 75 reps60+: 58 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Crunches:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 115 reps30–39: 104 reps40–49: 92 reps50–59: 75 reps60+: 58 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Crunches:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 115 reps30–39: 104 reps40–49: 92 reps50–59: 75 reps60+: 58 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 11 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Crunches:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 115 reps30–39: 104 reps40–49: 92 reps50–59: 75 reps60+: 58 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | V Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | V Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches: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 Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
How Your V Ups vs Crunches 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 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.
3. Rate the Crunches 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.
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 v ups set | Compare strict repetitions with the applicable canonical thresholds without an estimated-max conversion. Measurement: Strict continuous V Ups reps. |
| Rate the crunch set | Compare strict controlled repetitions with the applicable crunch rep thresholds. Measurement: Strict continuous crunch 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 V Ups and Crunches Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
V Ups Elite targets95 reps → 48 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Crunches Elite targets150 reps → 75 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 V Ups and Crunches Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
V Ups Elite targets88 reps → 44 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Crunches Elite targets138 reps → 69 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.
V Ups and Crunches Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict v ups test and a strict bodyweight crunch set. Use strict canonical V Ups and Crunches tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
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.
Count controlled continuous crunches
Curl the shoulders and upper back through the approved range and return under control while keeping the set continuous. Do not enter sit-ups, decline, weighted, bicycle, assisted, partial, shortcut, or combined-multiple-set reps.
Enter one recent V Ups result and one recent Crunches result
Enter one strict continuous repetition result for each exercise.
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