Close Grip Push Ups vs Close Grip Bench Press Strength Standards
Compare your close grip push ups and close-grip bench press 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: Strict repetitions for Close Grip Push Ups and Total barbell weight for Close Grip Bench Press. Use Count one continuous set of strict close-grip reps.; use a close-grip barbell bench press with a stable bench setup, controlled chest touch, narrow repeatable grip, and full elbow lockout without assistance. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Close Grip Push Ups vs Close Grip Bench Press 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 Close Grip Push Ups vs Close-Grip Bench Press 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 | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:84 lb38.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:113 lb51.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:143 lb64.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:172 lb78 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:89 lb40.4 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:120 lb54.4 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:151 lb68.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:182 lb82.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:93 lb42.2 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:126 lb57.2 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 46 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 30 reps60+: 23 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:158 lb71.7 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 72 reps30–39: 65 reps40–49: 58 reps50–59: 47 reps60+: 36 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:191 lb86.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:97 lb44 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:132 lb59.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:166 lb75.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:200 lb90.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:102 lb46.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:137 lb62.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:173 lb78.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:209 lb94.8 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:106 lb48.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:143 lb64.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:180 lb81.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:217 lb98.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:110 lb49.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:149 lb67.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:187 lb84.8 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:226 lb102.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:114 lb51.7 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:154 lb69.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:194 lb88 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:234 lb106.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:118 lb53.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:159 lb72.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:201 lb91.2 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:242 lb109.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:122 lb55.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:165 lb74.8 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:207 lb93.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:250 lb113.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:126 lb57.2 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:170 lb77.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:214 lb97.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:258 lb117 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:129 lb58.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:175 lb79.4 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:220 lb99.8 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:266 lb120.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:133 lb60.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:180 lb81.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:227 lb103 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:273 lb123.8 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:137 lb62.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:185 lb83.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:233 lb105.7 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:281 lb127.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:141 lb64 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:190 lb86.2 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:239 lb108.4 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:288 lb130.6 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:144 lb65.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:195 lb88.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:245 lb111.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:296 lb134.3 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:148 lb67.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:199 lb90.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:251 lb113.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:303 lb137.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:151 lb68.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:204 lb92.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:257 lb116.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:310 lb140.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:155 lb70.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:209 lb94.8 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:263 lb119.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:317 lb143.8 kg |
Women’s Close Grip Push Ups vs Close-Grip Bench Press 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 | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:39 lb17.7 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:54 lb24.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:69 lb31.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:89 lb40.4 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:41 lb18.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:58 lb26.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:73 lb33.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:94 lb42.6 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:44 lb20 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:61 lb27.7 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:78 lb35.4 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:100 lb45.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:46 lb20.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:65 lb29.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:82 lb37.2 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:105 lb47.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:49 lb22.2 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:68 lb30.8 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:86 lb39 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:111 lb50.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:51 lb23.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:71 lb32.2 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:90 lb40.8 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:116 lb52.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:53 lb24 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:74 lb33.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:94 lb42.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:121 lb54.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:55 lb24.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:77 lb34.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:98 lb44.5 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:126 lb57.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:58 lb26.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:80 lb36.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:102 lb46.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:131 lb59.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:60 lb27.2 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:83 lb37.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:105 lb47.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:136 lb61.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:62 lb28.1 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:86 lb39 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:109 lb49.4 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:141 lb64 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:64 lb29 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:89 lb40.4 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:113 lb51.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:145 lb65.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:66 lb29.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:92 lb41.7 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:116 lb52.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:150 lb68 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:68 lb30.8 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:94 lb42.6 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:120 lb54.4 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:154 lb69.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:70 lb31.8 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:97 lb44 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:123 lb55.8 kg | Close Grip Push Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Close-Grip Bench Press:159 lb72.1 kg |
How Your Close Grip Push Ups vs Close Grip Bench Press 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 Close-Grip 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 Close Grip 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 Close-Grip Bench Press result
The standards use the sex-specific close-grip bench press thresholds from the individual tool. The target adjusts to bodyweight using reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
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 close grip push ups set | Compare strict repetitions with the applicable canonical thresholds without an estimated-max conversion. Measurement: Strict continuous Close Grip Push Ups reps. |
| Rate the close-grip bench press | Use total-barbell estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Close Grip Push Ups and Close Grip Bench Press Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 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 Close Grip Push Ups and Close Grip Bench Press Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 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.
Close Grip Push Ups and Close Grip Bench Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict close grip push ups test and a strict barbell close-grip bench press. Use strict canonical Close Grip Push Ups and Close Grip Bench Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Close Grip Push Ups setup and load convention
Count one continuous set of strict close-grip reps. Each rep uses hands narrower than shoulder width, elbows tracking close, the chest reaching the same bottom range, and full elbow lockout at the top. Do not count standard-width, diamond, wide, decline, incline, weighted, knee-assisted, band-assisted, shallow, bounced, or changed-hand-position reps. Do not combine multiple sets into one score. Use the same rep standard for retests.
Use total barbell load with a repeatable close grip
Enter the bar plus all plates. Keep a stable bench setup and repeatable narrow hand position, lower the bar under control to the chest, and press to full elbow lockout. Do not enter per-side plate weight, Smith-machine or dumbbell presses, wide-grip bench press, partial reps, bounced reps, assisted reps, or reps with excessive hip lift.
Enter one recent Close Grip Push Ups result and one recent Close Grip Bench Press result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Strict repetitions for Close Grip Push Ups and Total barbell weight for Close Grip Bench Press.
Related Tools
- Close Grip Push Ups Strength Standards — View the individual Close Grip Push Ups standards and next strength-level target.
- Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press — View the individual Close-Grip Bench Press standards and next strength-level target.
- Weighted Push-Ups (Standard) — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Bodyweight Dip Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Decline Push Ups Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Incline Push Ups Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.