Sit-Ups (1-Min, Cooper): Males, Age 20-29

What these numbers mean

A value around 40 reps is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores above about 46 reps fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about 35 reps fall near the 25th percentile; about 75% of the reference population scored higher.

Also see: 30-39 · All ages

Data source: Cooper Institute (2013 Monograph) (2013) About this study

Reference population: Mixed: Cooper Clinic patients (sit-ups, push-ups, 1.5-mile run, skinfolds, sit-and-reach, bench press, cardiorespiratory tests) and Law Enforcement Studies cohort (vertical jump, 300m run, Illinois agility), ages 20-79, male and female

Sit-Ups (1-Min, Cooper) Strength Males 20-29

Sit-Ups (1-Min, Cooper) Percentile Chart (reps)

Poor 27 reps
Below average 35 reps
Average 40 reps
Above average 46 reps
Excellent 55 reps
Sit-Ups (1-Min, Cooper) percentile distribution chart for Males, age 20-29 5th 5th: 27 reps (Poor) 27 Poor 25th 25th: 35 reps (Below average) 35 Below average 50th 50th: 40 reps (Average) 40 Average 75th 75th: 46 reps (Above average) 46 Above average 95th 95th: 55 reps (Excellent) 55 Excellent 0 12 24 36 48 60 reps Sit-Ups (1-Min, Cooper) percentile distribution chart for Males, age 20-29 5th 5th: 27 reps (Poor) 27 Poor 25th 25th: 35 reps (Below average) 35 Below average 50th 50th: 40 reps (Average) 40 Average 75th 75th: 46 reps (Above average) 46 Above average 95th 95th: 55 reps (Excellent) 55 Excellent 0 12 24 36 48 60 reps

This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.

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30-3940-4950-5960+ All
Females data Females, 20-29
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Cooper Institute Fitness Norms

This test is one of about ten norm charts in the Cooper Institute's 2013 monograph. Law enforcement academies pick five to six of these tests to build their own field batteries.