Push-Ups: Males, Age 20-29
Push-ups measure upper body muscular endurance. Males perform standard push-ups (from toes); females perform modified push-ups (from knees). Both are tested continuously to failure with no time limit. Data are from the CSEP-PATH norms (Payne et al. 2000), the most widely used push-up reference standard, adopted by the ACSM and republished in major fitness textbooks.
Data source: Payne et al. (CSEP-PATH) About this study
Percentile Distribution (reps)
| Percentile | Value (reps) | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | 8 | Poor |
| 25th | 22 | Below average |
| 50th | 25 | Average |
| 75th | 29 | Above average |
| 95th | 40 | Excellent |
What these numbers mean for males aged 20-29
A score around 25 reps is typical (50th percentile) for males in this age group. Scores above about 29 reps fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about 22 reps fall near the 25th percentile, about 75% of the reference population scored higher.
Percentiles show how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.