Ring Push Up vs Dumbbell Bench Press Strength Standards
Compare your ring push up and dumbbell 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 Ring Push Up and Weight per dumbbell for Dumbbell Bench Press. Use start in a stable ring push-up support, lower under control to the approved depth, and press back to a locked-out support without sagging, kipping, or using the floor for assistance.; use a bilateral flat dumbbell bench press using two matched dumbbells, controlled chest-level depth, planted feet, and even full lockout. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Ring Push Up vs Dumbbell 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 Ring Push Up vs Dumbbell 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 | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:49 lb22.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:77 lb34.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:119 lb54 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:154 lb69.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:52 lb23.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:82 lb37.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:126 lb57.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:162 lb73.5 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:55 lb24.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:86 lb39 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 52 reps30–39: 47 reps40–49: 42 reps50–59: 34 reps60+: 26 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:132 lb59.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:171 lb77.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:57 lb25.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:90 lb40.8 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:138 lb62.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:179 lb81.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:60 lb27.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:94 lb42.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:144 lb65.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:186 lb84.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:62 lb28.1 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:97 lb44 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:150 lb68 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:194 lb88 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:65 lb29.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:101 lb45.8 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:156 lb70.8 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:202 lb91.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:67 lb30.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:105 lb47.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:162 lb73.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:209 lb94.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:69 lb31.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:109 lb49.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:168 lb76.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:216 lb98 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:72 lb32.7 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:112 lb50.8 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:173 lb78.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:223 lb101.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:74 lb33.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:116 lb52.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:179 lb81.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:230 lb104.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:76 lb34.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:119 lb54 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:184 lb83.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:237 lb107.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:78 lb35.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:123 lb55.8 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:189 lb85.7 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:244 lb110.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:80 lb36.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:126 lb57.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:195 lb88.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:251 lb113.9 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:83 lb37.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:129 lb58.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:200 lb90.7 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:258 lb117 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:85 lb38.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:133 lb60.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:205 lb93 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:264 lb119.7 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:87 lb39.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:136 lb61.7 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:210 lb95.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:271 lb122.9 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:89 lb40.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:139 lb63 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:215 lb97.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:277 lb125.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:91 lb41.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:142 lb64.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:220 lb99.8 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:283 lb128.4 kg |
Women’s Ring Push Up vs Dumbbell 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 | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:18 lb8.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:34 lb15.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:57 lb25.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:80 lb36.3 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:19 lb8.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:37 lb16.8 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:61 lb27.7 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 58 reps30–39: 52 reps40–49: 46 reps50–59: 38 reps60+: 29 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:85 lb38.6 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:20 lb9.1 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:39 lb17.7 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:65 lb29.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:90 lb40.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:21 lb9.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:41 lb18.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:68 lb30.8 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:95 lb43.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:22 lb10 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:43 lb19.5 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:72 lb32.7 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:100 lb45.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:23 lb10.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:45 lb20.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:75 lb34 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:105 lb47.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:24 lb10.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:47 lb21.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:78 lb35.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:110 lb49.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:25 lb11.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:49 lb22.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:82 lb37.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:114 lb51.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:26 lb11.8 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:51 lb23.1 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:85 lb38.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:119 lb54 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:27 lb12.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:53 lb24 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:88 lb39.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:123 lb55.8 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:28 lb12.7 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:55 lb24.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:91 lb41.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:127 lb57.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:29 lb13.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:56 lb25.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:94 lb42.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:131 lb59.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:30 lb13.6 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:58 lb26.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:97 lb44 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:136 lb61.7 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:31 lb14.1 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:60 lb27.2 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:100 lb45.4 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:140 lb63.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:31 lb14.1 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:62 lb28.1 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:103 lb46.7 kg | Ring Push Up:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Dumbbell Bench Press:144 lb65.3 kg |
How Your Ring Push Up vs Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell 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 Ring Push Up 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 Dumbbell Bench Press result
The standards use the sex-specific bilateral dumbbell 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 ring push up set | Compare strict repetitions with the applicable canonical thresholds without an estimated-max conversion. Measurement: Strict continuous Ring Push Up reps. |
| Rate the dumbbell bench press | Use bilateral estimated max from one-dumbbell input 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 Ring Push Up and Dumbbell 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 Ring Push Up and Dumbbell 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.
Ring Push Up and Dumbbell Bench Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict ring push up test and a bilateral flat dumbbell bench press. Use strict canonical Ring Push Up and Dumbbell Bench Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Ring Push Up setup and load convention
start in a stable ring push-up support, lower under control to the approved depth, and press back to a locked-out support without sagging, kipping, or using the floor for assistance. Stop when the rep no longer matches this test: floor push-ups, incline ring push-ups, knee ring push-ups, ring dips, or any shortcut that changes the score. Do not count floor push-ups, incline ring push-ups, knee ring push-ups, ring dips, weighted ring push-ups. Do not combine multiple sets into one score. Use the same setup, range rule, and rep-counting convention for retests.
Enter one dumbbell and press two matched weights
Enter the weight of one dumbbell. Use two matched dumbbells on a flat bench, lower both under control to chest level, and press together to an even full lockout with planted feet. Do not enter combined pair weight, floor, incline, decline, machine, alternating, unilateral, partial, bounced, or assisted reps.
Enter one recent Ring Push Up result and one recent Dumbbell Bench Press result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Strict repetitions for Ring Push Up and Weight per dumbbell for Dumbbell Bench Press.
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