Sit Ups vs Crunches Strength Standards
Compare your sit ups and crunches against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter recent results to see strength levels, next target, and priority.
Enter strict repetitions from one continuous bodyweight set for each exercise. Enter pounds or kilograms and 1–12 reps. Use one continuous set of full-range sit-ups from a floor reset to a clearly upright top position; use one continuous set of strict crunches from the floor through the approved shoulder-and-upper-back curl range. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Sit Ups vs Crunches Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These tables show the minimum strict repetitions each exercise needs to reach Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite for every applicable age range.
Find your bodyweight in the men’s or women’s table, then read across the strength levels. Each exercise keeps its own repetition standard; the calculator compares the resulting strength levels and progress rather than treating the raw rep counts as interchangeable.
Men’s Sit Ups vs Crunches Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; repetition targets show the required strict reps for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Crunches:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Crunches:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Crunches:Under 30: 150 reps30–39: 135 reps40–49: 120 reps50–59: 98 reps60+: 75 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Crunches:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Crunches:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Crunches:Under 30: 150 reps30–39: 135 reps40–49: 120 reps50–59: 98 reps60+: 75 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Crunches:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Crunches:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Crunches:Under 30: 100 reps30–39: 90 reps40–49: 80 reps50–59: 65 reps60+: 50 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps Crunches:Under 30: 150 reps30–39: 135 reps40–49: 120 reps50–59: 98 reps60+: 75 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Crunches:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Crunches:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Crunches:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Crunches:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Crunches:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Crunches:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Crunches:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Crunches:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Crunches:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Crunches:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Crunches:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Crunches:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Crunches:Under 30: 20 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 10 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 65 reps30–39: 59 reps40–49: 52 reps50–59: 42 reps60+: 33 reps Crunches:Under 30: 85 reps30–39: 77 reps40–49: 68 reps50–59: 55 reps60+: 43 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps Crunches:Under 30: 130 reps30–39: 117 reps40–49: 104 reps50–59: 85 reps60+: 65 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 16 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 32 reps30–39: 29 reps40–49: 26 reps50–59: 21 reps60+: 16 reps Crunches:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps Crunches:Under 30: 70 reps30–39: 63 reps40–49: 56 reps50–59: 46 reps60+: 35 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 80 reps30–39: 72 reps40–49: 64 reps50–59: 52 reps60+: 40 reps Crunches:Under 30: 110 reps30–39: 99 reps40–49: 88 reps50–59: 72 reps60+: 55 reps |
Women’s Sit Ups vs Crunches Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; repetition targets show the required strict reps for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Crunches:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Crunches:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Crunches:Under 30: 92 reps30–39: 83 reps40–49: 74 reps50–59: 60 reps60+: 46 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 90 reps30–39: 81 reps40–49: 72 reps50–59: 59 reps60+: 45 reps Crunches:Under 30: 138 reps30–39: 124 reps40–49: 110 reps50–59: 90 reps60+: 69 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Crunches:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 28 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Crunches:Under 30: 55 reps30–39: 50 reps40–49: 44 reps50–59: 36 reps60+: 28 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 60 reps30–39: 54 reps40–49: 48 reps50–59: 39 reps60+: 30 reps Crunches:Under 30: 92 reps30–39: 83 reps40–49: 74 reps50–59: 60 reps60+: 46 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 90 reps30–39: 81 reps40–49: 72 reps50–59: 59 reps60+: 45 reps Crunches:Under 30: 138 reps30–39: 124 reps40–49: 110 reps50–59: 90 reps60+: 69 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Crunches:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Crunches:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Crunches:Under 30: 115 reps30–39: 104 reps40–49: 92 reps50–59: 75 reps60+: 58 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Crunches:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Crunches:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Crunches:Under 30: 115 reps30–39: 104 reps40–49: 92 reps50–59: 75 reps60+: 58 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Crunches:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Crunches:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Crunches:Under 30: 115 reps30–39: 104 reps40–49: 92 reps50–59: 75 reps60+: 58 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Crunches:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Crunches:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 50 reps30–39: 45 reps40–49: 40 reps50–59: 33 reps60+: 25 reps Crunches:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 75 reps30–39: 68 reps40–49: 60 reps50–59: 49 reps60+: 38 reps Crunches:Under 30: 115 reps30–39: 104 reps40–49: 92 reps50–59: 75 reps60+: 58 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Sit Ups:Under 30: 9 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 6 reps60+: 5 reps Crunches:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 19 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 12 reps Crunches:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 40 reps30–39: 36 reps40–49: 32 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 20 reps Crunches:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps | Sit Ups:Under 30: 62 reps30–39: 56 reps40–49: 50 reps50–59: 40 reps60+: 31 reps Crunches:Under 30: 95 reps30–39: 86 reps40–49: 76 reps50–59: 62 reps60+: 48 reps |
How Your Sit Ups vs Crunches Result Is Calculated
The two exercises can use different measurements. The calculator rates each result against the standards for that exercise first, then compares the resulting strength levels and progress toward the next level. It never invents a reps-to-weight conversion.
2. Rate the Sit Ups result
The canonical tool uses sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition bands and a stretch target. The calculator uses strict continuous bodyweight repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Crunches result
The canonical tool uses sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition bands and a stretch target. The calculator uses strict continuous bodyweight repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
4. Compare strength level and progress
The lower strength level is the priority. When both exercises reach the same level, a priority appears only when one is at least 10 points farther from its next target. Otherwise, the result is Balanced. Age range changes only the exercise whose standards include age; it remains an analytics field for the other exercise.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Rate the sit-up set | Compare strict full-range repetitions with the applicable sit-up rep thresholds. Measurement: Strict continuous sit-up reps. |
| Rate the crunch set | Compare strict controlled repetitions with the applicable crunch rep thresholds. Measurement: Strict continuous crunch reps. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Sit Ups and Crunches Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Sit Ups age range110 → 55 reps
The Elite repetition target at 120 lb from the youngest to oldest listed age range.
Crunches age range150 → 75 reps
The Elite repetition target at 120 lb from the youngest to oldest listed age range.
Bodyweight effectSit Ups: 110 → 80 reps
Crunches changes from 150 to 110 reps across 120 to 300 lb bodyweight. Each exercise keeps its own repetition standard.
The exact table above is the correct comparison. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because these are repetition targets, not loaded-weight standards.
How Women’s Sit Ups and Crunches Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Sit Ups age range90 → 45 reps
The Elite repetition target at 100 lb from the youngest to oldest listed age range.
Crunches age range138 → 69 reps
The Elite repetition target at 100 lb from the youngest to oldest listed age range.
Bodyweight effectSit Ups: 90 → 62 reps
Crunches changes from 138 to 95 reps across 100 to 240 lb bodyweight. Each exercise keeps its own repetition standard.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Sit Ups and Crunches Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict bodyweight sit-up set and a strict bodyweight crunch set. Do not enter weighted, decline, butterfly, bicycle, assisted, momentum-driven, partial, shortcut, or combined-multiple-set reps. Keep the full-range sit-up and short-range crunch tests distinct.
Count full-range continuous sit-ups
Start on the floor, reach a clearly upright top position, and return under control to a floor reset. Do not enter crunches, decline, weighted, butterfly, assisted, partial, momentum-driven, or combined-multiple-set reps.
Count controlled continuous crunches
Curl the shoulders and upper back through the approved range and return under control while keeping the set continuous. Do not enter sit-ups, decline, weighted, bicycle, assisted, partial, shortcut, or combined-multiple-set reps.
Enter one recent strict sit-up set and one recent strict crunch set
Enter whole-number repetitions from one continuous set for each exercise. Use the same floor setup and count only reps that meet each exercise’s distinct range and control rules.
Related Tools
- Sit Ups Strength Standards — View the individual Sit Ups standards and next strength-level target.
- Crunches Strength Standards — View the individual Crunches standards and next strength-level target.
- Cable Crunch — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Machine Seated Crunch — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.