Barbell Floor Press vs Bodyweight Push-Ups Strength Standards
Compare your barbell floor 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: Total barbell weight for Barbell Floor Press and No external load for Bodyweight Push-Ups. Use a barbell floor press from controlled upper-arm floor contact and a dead stop to full elbow lockout with the hips down and no leg drive; 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.
Barbell Floor 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 Barbell Floor 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 | Barbell Floor Press:91 lb41.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:121 lb54.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:158 lb71.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:194 lb88 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Barbell Floor Press:96 lb43.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:128 lb58.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:167 lb75.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:205 lb93 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Barbell Floor Press:101 lb45.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:135 lb61.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:175 lb79.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:215 lb97.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Barbell Floor Press:106 lb48.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:141 lb64 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:184 lb83.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:226 lb102.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Barbell Floor Press:111 lb50.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:147 lb66.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:192 lb87.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:235 lb106.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Barbell Floor Press:115 lb52.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:153 lb69.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:200 lb90.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:245 lb111.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Barbell Floor Press:120 lb54.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:159 lb72.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:207 lb93.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:255 lb115.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Barbell Floor Press:124 lb56.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:165 lb74.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:215 lb97.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:264 lb119.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Barbell Floor Press:128 lb58.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:171 lb77.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:222 lb100.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:273 lb123.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Barbell Floor Press:133 lb60.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:176 lb79.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:230 lb104.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:282 lb127.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Barbell Floor Press:137 lb62.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:182 lb82.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:237 lb107.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:291 lb132 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Barbell Floor Press:141 lb64 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:187 lb84.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:244 lb110.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:300 lb136.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Barbell Floor Press:145 lb65.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:193 lb87.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:251 lb113.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:308 lb139.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Barbell Floor Press:149 lb67.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:198 lb89.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:258 lb117 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:317 lb143.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Barbell Floor Press:153 lb69.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:203 lb92.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:265 lb120.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:325 lb147.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Barbell Floor Press:157 lb71.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:209 lb94.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:272 lb123.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:334 lb151.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Barbell Floor Press:161 lb73 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:214 lb97.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:278 lb126.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:342 lb155.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Barbell Floor Press:164 lb74.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:219 lb99.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:285 lb129.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:350 lb158.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Barbell Floor Press:168 lb76.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:224 lb101.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:292 lb132.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Barbell Floor Press:358 lb162.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
Women’s Barbell Floor 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 | Barbell Floor Press:46 lb20.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:66 lb29.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:95 lb43.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:124 lb56.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Barbell Floor Press:49 lb22.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:71 lb32.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:102 lb46.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:132 lb59.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Barbell Floor Press:52 lb23.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:75 lb34 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:108 lb49 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:140 lb63.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Barbell Floor Press:55 lb24.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:79 lb35.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:114 lb51.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:147 lb66.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Barbell Floor Press:57 lb25.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:83 lb37.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:119 lb54 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:155 lb70.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Barbell Floor Press:60 lb27.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:87 lb39.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:125 lb56.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:162 lb73.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Barbell Floor Press:63 lb28.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:91 lb41.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:130 lb59 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:169 lb76.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Barbell Floor Press:65 lb29.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:95 lb43.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:136 lb61.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:176 lb79.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Barbell Floor Press:68 lb30.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:98 lb44.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:141 lb64 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:183 lb83 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Barbell Floor Press:70 lb31.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:102 lb46.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:146 lb66.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:190 lb86.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Barbell Floor Press:73 lb33.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:105 lb47.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:151 lb68.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:196 lb88.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Barbell Floor Press:75 lb34 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:109 lb49.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:156 lb70.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:203 lb92.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Barbell Floor Press:77 lb34.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:112 lb50.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:161 lb73 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:209 lb94.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Barbell Floor Press:80 lb36.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:116 lb52.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:166 lb75.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:215 lb97.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Barbell Floor Press:82 lb37.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Barbell Floor Press:119 lb54 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Barbell Floor Press:171 lb77.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Barbell Floor Press:222 lb100.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
How Your Barbell Floor 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 Barbell Floor 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 Barbell Floor Press result
The standards use the sex-specific barbell floor 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 barbell floor press | Use total-barbell estimated max 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 Barbell Floor 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 Barbell Floor 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.
Barbell Floor Press and Bodyweight Push-Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict dead-stop barbell floor press and a strict standard bodyweight push-up. Use strict canonical Barbell Floor Press and Bodyweight Push-Ups tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use total barbell load and pause on the floor
Enter the bar plus all plates. Lower under control until both upper arms contact the floor, pause at a dead stop with the hips down, and press to full elbow lockout without leg drive. Do not enter per-side plates, full-range bench press, touch-and-go floor press, bridging, Smith or dumbbell presses, partial reps, assisted reps, or equipped results.
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 Barbell Floor Press result and one recent Bodyweight Push-Ups result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Total barbell weight for Barbell Floor Press and No external load for Bodyweight Push-Ups.
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