Dumbbell Floor Press vs Bodyweight Push-Ups Strength Standards
Compare your dumbbell 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: Combined dumbbell load for Dumbbell Floor Press and No external load for Bodyweight Push-Ups. Use a bilateral dumbbell floor press using two matched dumbbells, controlled upper-arm contact with the floor, a dead stop, hips down, and even full lockout; use one continuous strict floor push-up set using a rigid plank, controlled depth, and full elbow lockout. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell 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 | Dumbbell Floor Press:42 lb19.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:67 lb30.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:101 lb45.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:132 lb59.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:44 lb20 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:71 lb32.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:106 lb48.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:139 lb63 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:47 lb21.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:74 lb33.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:112 lb50.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:146 lb66.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:49 lb22.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:78 lb35.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:117 lb53.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:153 lb69.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:51 lb23.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:81 lb36.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:122 lb55.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:160 lb72.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:53 lb24 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:84 lb38.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:127 lb57.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:166 lb75.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:55 lb24.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:88 lb39.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:132 lb59.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:173 lb78.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:57 lb25.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:91 lb41.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:137 lb62.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:179 lb81.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:59 lb26.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:94 lb42.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:142 lb64.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:185 lb83.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:61 lb27.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:97 lb44 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:146 lb66.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:191 lb86.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:63 lb28.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:100 lb45.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:151 lb68.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:197 lb89.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:65 lb29.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:103 lb46.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:156 lb70.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:203 lb92.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:67 lb30.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:106 lb48.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:160 lb72.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:209 lb94.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:68 lb30.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:109 lb49.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:165 lb74.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:215 lb97.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:70 lb31.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:112 lb50.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:169 lb76.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:221 lb100.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:72 lb32.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:115 lb52.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:173 lb78.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:226 lb102.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:74 lb33.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:118 lb53.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:177 lb80.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:232 lb105.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:76 lb34.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:121 lb54.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:182 lb82.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:237 lb107.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:77 lb34.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 9 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:123 lb55.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 17 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:186 lb84.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 29 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:243 lb110.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 13 reps |
Women’s Dumbbell 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 | Dumbbell Floor Press:15 lb6.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:29 lb13.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:48 lb21.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:69 lb31.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:16 lb7.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:31 lb14.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:51 lb23.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:73 lb33.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:17 lb7.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:33 lb15 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:54 lb24.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:78 lb35.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:18 lb8.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:35 lb15.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:57 lb25.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:82 lb37.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:19 lb8.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:36 lb16.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:60 lb27.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:86 lb39 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:20 lb9.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:38 lb17.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:63 lb28.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:90 lb40.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:21 lb9.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:40 lb18.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:66 lb29.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:94 lb42.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:22 lb10 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:41 lb18.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:68 lb30.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:98 lb44.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:23 lb10.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:43 lb19.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:71 lb32.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:102 lb46.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:23 lb10.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:44 lb20 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:74 lb33.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:105 lb47.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:24 lb10.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:46 lb20.9 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:76 lb34.5 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:109 lb49.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:25 lb11.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:48 lb21.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:79 lb35.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:113 lb51.3 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:26 lb11.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:49 lb22.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:81 lb36.7 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:116 lb52.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:27 lb12.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:51 lb23.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:84 lb38.1 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:120 lb54.4 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Dumbbell Floor Press:27 lb12.2 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:52 lb23.6 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 4 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:86 lb39 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 15 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 7 reps | Dumbbell Floor Press:123 lb55.8 kg Push-Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps |
How Your Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell Floor Press result
The standards use the sex-specific combined-load dumbbell 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 dumbbell floor press | Use combined-dumbbell 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 Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell 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.
Dumbbell Floor Press and Bodyweight Push-Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a bilateral dead-stop dumbbell floor press and a strict standard bodyweight push-up. Use strict canonical Dumbbell Floor Press and Bodyweight Push-Ups tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Enter the combined load of two matched dumbbells
Enter the combined weight of both dumbbells. Lower both weights until the upper arms touch the floor under control, pause at a dead stop with the hips down, and press together to full lockout. Do not enter one-dumbbell load, bench press, alternating or unilateral sets, touch-and-go reps, bridging, partial reps, or assisted reps.
Count one continuous full-range floor set
Keep a rigid plank, lower to roughly 90-degree elbow flexion or near-floor chest height, and press to full lockout. Do not count knee, incline, decline, weighted, assisted, partial, plyometric, sagged, piked, or floor-rested reps.
Enter one recent Dumbbell Floor Press result and one recent Bodyweight Push-Ups result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Combined dumbbell load for Dumbbell Floor Press and No external load for Bodyweight Push-Ups.
Related Tools
- Dumbbell Floor Press — View the individual Dumbbell Floor Press standards and next strength-level target.
- Push-Up Strength Standards — View the individual Push-Ups standards and next strength-level target.
- Barbell Floor Press — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Weighted Push-Ups (Standard) — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Dumbbell Bench Press — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.