This is how many push-ups you should do at your age to be considered fit

How many push-ups does it take to be considered “fit”? There are no strict scientific standards to determine this, but it’s true that the number you can perform consecutively and correctly varies with age.

And the million-dollar question: how many should you do? According to data and studies shared by the specialized portal Livestrong.com, in an age-based ranking, the number of push-ups you should be able to perform decreases as you get older.

The push-up itself involves multiple upper-body muscle groups—from the most obvious, the chest, to the deltoids, core, and upper and lower back. What about technique? In a properly executed push-up, your chest or chin should nearly touch the ground—none of those shallow elbow bends that only overload the triceps.

The number of consecutive push-ups a man should do by age

Getting to the heart of the matter, if you work out or go to the gym and pride yourself on your fitness, here are the ranges of repetitions you should be able to handle comfortably depending on your age.

It’s clear that aging brings physical and cognitive decline, but mastering exercises like the push-up helps improve and maintain overall body condition. Extra tip: start with the basic push-up, then challenge yourself with variations such as diamond push-ups or decline push-ups.

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