How many pushups can the average woman do?

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I've been working out for like a week (I know, not very long lol) and trying to tone up but I've been wondering exactly how many pushups the average woman can do? I mean real pushups as well not the ones on the knee. I'm 5'2" and weigh about 150 lbs and I can only do about 6 pushups. Should I feel bad about this? Or is it pretty normal? I told my sister and she acted like it was really bad and I guess it put me down a little. I mean, I weigh a lot so I feel like it not that bad but I don't know.

sjoes006 · Accepted Answer

Take it slow and easy get some cardio in. I've never loved push-ups. I think I can probably do twenty in a row but in flow type yoga I can do and hold chaturanga many times and I can also hold crow, side crow and other inverted poses.

They require core strength but also some arm strength. They tone muscles as you want them to look on a female.

Even though I go to an elite gym I have found that the classes taught by men and geared towards men don't seem to understand the female structure. Circuit training classes are fine but strength training classes shared and taught by men just don't usually do the female form well. It mainly comes down to hips if your form is off the male instructors in these ironman type classes don't know how to correct it. The term tuck your hips has never crossed their lips. I've watched them struggle with newer members and had to give the girls direction on my own. The instructor gets mad sometimes but I tell him she didn't understand what he was saying because men don't have that same problem.

I tell them either to tuck their hips or raise their hips.

Elzie_Sky · Accepted Answer

6 pushups with good form is great!
I can do about 20 reps for 5 sets. After I do 20 my form starts to go so I'd say 25 is my max and then 30 my form gets bad.
Pushups are more difficult for women because we have boobs on our chest which is a lot of fatty tissue. Building up the muscle is definitely possible, but it takes a lot more time and we lose the muscle faster than males.

BelleGirl21 · Accepted Answer

I'm similar dimensions to you. I workout a lot and can do 75 to 100 without stopping. But, it took me a long time to build up to that.
Start in sets and when you start to get comfortable increase your number.
And you should be proud of every push up you can do! Keep up the hard work!

Robet1330 · Accepted Answer

Well if you've not done them before. 6 isn't bad. You need to do them in sets. So do your six, then wait and try do some more. And again wait and do more. You'll ache the next day but have a day off every so often to let your muscles repair.

I generally do them in 3 sets per session. You'll find after a few weeks you can do more and more.

By the way you sound very amazing from your description with your weight/height. How lovely.

Anyway good luck and keep at it. You can do it just keep that motivation xxx

ichot · Accepted Answer

Average? Less than 10 sounds about right when the 'average person' is now overweight.  Pathetic. So weak and frail.

sushi · Accepted Answer

How many pushups can an average woman do?

This is a question that often gets asked, and unfortunately, there is no easy answer. It really depends on a number of factors, including age, fitness level, and overall strength.

That said, there are some general guidelines that can give you a good idea of how many pushups an average woman can do. Generally speaking, most women will be able to do between 10-20 pushups before tiring.

Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule. Some women will be able to do more, and some will be able to do less. It really just depends on your individual fitness level.

If you're looking to improve your pushup numbers, there are a few things you can do:

First, make sure you're doing them correctly. Proper form is key to getting the most out of your pushups.
Second, focus on building up your overall strength. This can be done by lifting weights, doing bodyweight exercises, and even just going for a walk or a run. The stronger you are overall, the more pushups you'll be able to do.
Finally, don't be afraid to push yourself. If you're struggling to do 20 pushups, try doing 15 or even 10. The key is to gradually increase the number of pushups you're doing over time.

So, how many pushups can an average woman do?

It really depends, but most women will be able to do between 10-20 before tiring.

How many pushups should a woman do a day?

This is a question that is often asked by women who are looking to improve their upper body strength. The answer, like with most things in life, is that it depends.

There are a few factors that you need to take into account when deciding how many pushups you should do in a day:

The first is your fitness level. If you are just starting out, you will want to do fewer pushups than someone who is already in good shape.
The second factor is your goals. If you are just looking to maintain your current level of fitness, you will need to do fewer pushups than someone who is trying to build muscle or improve their strength.
The third factor is time. If you only have a few minutes to do pushups, you will need to do fewer than someone who has an hour to dedicate to their workout.
Finally, you need to listen to your body. If you start to feel pain in your wrists, shoulders, or elbows, you are doing too many pushups. Take a break and try again tomorrow.

So, how many pushups should a woman do a day?

It depends on your fitness level, your goals, and your time constraints. Start slow and increase the number of pushups you do as you get stronger. And always listen to your body to avoid injury.

Suefit1 · Answer

I have worker myself to 30 but my upper body is not heavy. My boyfriend upper body is heavy with muscle and does bench press and rarely does push ups. His push up total is only 5 better then mine but I know he is twice as strong in those muscles. At the same time my fit girlfriend can do 45 pushups but another friend can do a single push ups. Depends on your body weight, upper body size, length of your body. strength endurance and how much time you have put into building them to higher numbers.

SecretScout · Answer

I can literally do ZERO pushups... ha! I used to be so much stronger when I was younger, now I'm a total weakling. Working at a desk for five years and living in civilisation has taken it's toll on me :(

AthleticMom · Answer

I do 100 daily from my toes (not knees) You'll get there soon enough by adding only one more /day

pascal_climbs · Answer

Depends if you train for it or not and what kind of push-ups (wide, standard, narrow). I train them often and can do 40-50 in a row, but most females have to do them on their knees.

Anonymous · Answer

as soon as you get your weight down you'll be able to do more. right now don't even focus on that you'll only hurt yourself focus on what foods you eat and how much of it you eat. once you drop at least 15 to 20lbs then start focusing on the pushups. for now do light cardio walking and do light weight lifting and a few jumping jacks

Redstang88 · Answer

Thats not unusual. Girls just dont have the same upper body strength, even most of the really fit girls I know can't do more than 20-30

justbanANNAz · Answer

The AVERAGE woman? Probably 3-5 lmao!  The slightly fitter woman: 7-15 And so on.

Jon_Gre_g · Answer

The more you weigh the harder push-ups become so I would say that you should not be ashamed.

Anonymous · Answer

A lot, if they are fit like this girl ;)

Anonymous · Answer

The amount of exercises should be increased gradually. Otherwise you'll end up with sore muscles. One week you do 5 pushups, next week 10, in the next one 15 and so on... Rome wasn't built in a day.

Gliocaprayer · Answer

I don't do push ups because I don't have that kind of strength or energy.

rgb008 · Answer

I don't know like 35-40.

Yellow_ · Answer

The most I did was 15

IceEverest · Answer

Maybe a 6... you are not bad

MuskratLove · Answer

13...

Anonymous · Answer

Real ones? The average can do 2 maybe 8

bubbletrouble · Answer

I can do about 20

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