How many pushups can the average woman do?

[Anonymous]

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]

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.

[Asker]

I know core is important and I'm working on that as well! I've never been a fan of cardio like running but I know it's something I should do! And 20 is amazing! I want to be able to do that with ease one day...

What exactly does tuck their hips mean? I don't know that much about exercise lol. Thanks for the advice though!

[sjoes006]

Tucking your hips usually applies to doing squats and such. But if you want to learn how to do a proper push-up as a person with no experience I think it is a good idea to start with mastering plank pose. It is the same starting stance for any proper push-up and if you are out of shape holding this for a minute is painful.

Mirrors in your classroom are helpful. Most beginners either have their butt raised or drop their butt. From your shoulders to your butt/ hips down through your legs need to be as straight as a board. Practice this and maybe look it up on you tube. Hold it for a minute than two minutes and so on. This again is powered by core strength as is almost every toning exercise if done properly.

Running if done improperly tightens your hamstrings. But if your glutes are firing and you are running hills your abs will be sore.

As far as avoiding injury and just plain strength nothing is more important than your core.

[sjoes006]

If you want to get into shape, stay in shape and eat healthy while still just living the fuck out of food you have to educate yourself.

I promise though after six weeks are so it starts to become fun and empowers you. It's like a drug.

The secret is having reasonable expectations in the beginning and never over doing it. Push-ups aren't a great place to start. Women naturally have less upper body strength. Push ups require chest muscles and perhaps some back muscles and of course core. It just isn't my thing and that's why I can't do my. It is harder on my joints than yoga but works the same muscle groups. I've had men tell me my back muscles are insane which they are but I don't love it. It almost seems unfeminine.

Take gym classes and start with the easier ones otherwise you'll become frustrated.

My work supports me spending time running and at the gym because I do a lot of races and charity events. I spend a lot of time at the gym and my push-ups are still just 20.

[Asker]

Thank you! I get what you mean now! I guess I need to workout in front of a mirror to make sure I do it right! I just did the plank thing for a minute and it was a little hard lol guess I have to work on that.

[sjoes006]

Thanks, best of luck on your goals! 😊

[Asker]

No problem! and thanks 😊

[Elzie_Sky]

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]

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!

[AndrewMG]

Can I remember never to take you on in a crossfit challenge! lol

[BelleGirl21]

@AndrewMG I love crossfit!

[AndrewMG]

Haha this could be a one sided contest then lol

[BelleGirl21]

@AndrewMG 😂😂😂 love you!

[AndrewMG]

Its mutual! (the love not the crossfit/press-up ability) lol

[Robet1330]

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

[Asker]

Nope lol I haven't done them in a long time before this week. I started off with the knee ones and just got tired of it and decided I needed to move up. I'm working on chin ups too but those are way more hard.

That sounds like a good idea! Thank you! I really wanna get stronger and I hope I can accomplish the goals I've set.

Aw thanks but I'm really not comfortable with my body. I'm not fat at all but I do have small love handles and they make me feel uncomfortable just wearing jeans and shirt. :/

[Robet1330]

Well keep at it. The key is to work through the pain. And to have a day off when your muscles get really achy and tired do they get chance to repair and recover.

Seriously though, on the other note us guys love love handles, and I do actually think you sound exceptionally beautiful. Your height is amazing I love shorter women and with your weight you sound to good to be true xxx

[Asker]

I know! I actually did burpees a few days ago! Those are hell. u. u

Yeah, I've heard some guys like that but I'm doing this for me. I know I won't feel great about myself unless I get fit and lose them. I actually hate being this short lol I want to be at least, at LEAST 5'6" but there's nothing I can do about that. Thank though!

[Robet1330]

Burpees are hell your right haha. Indeed to start running again more when it stops raining as much haha I hate winter.

Awww well good for you don't this for you. Your confidence will be awesome and you'll be happier in yourself.

Honestly with the height though. I think being short as a woman is soooo sexy so don't worry about it. Xxx

Let me know how you get on. :-) x

[Asker]

Well I live in Texas so it feels like summer has already started lol winter barely even happened here!

Yeah I think so too! They say exercising can help you feel happier as well and that's something I definitely need.

Thanks for all the kind words!

[Robet1330]

Awww well your lucky to be in Texas. I have a friend who lives in Dallas X

They do say excercise helps make you feel happier. I wish I could help you feel happier to. If you ever want someone to talk to please please message me. Or I'll give you my email or anything. You do sound such a lovely person and I'm a good listener and genuinely nice I think.

Keep smiling. I really do think your awesome xx

[Asker]

I actually prefer cold weather lol so I was pretty upset about the weak winter.

Aww thank you, that's really sweet of you. I appreciate it!

[ichot]

Average? Less than 10 sounds about right when the 'average person' is now overweight.

Pathetic. So weak and frail.

[Asker]

That's pretty mean. It's not like I'm not trying.

[Artificial Intelligence]

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]

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]

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 :(

[Asker]

I know how you feel. It's hard to find the time to actually workout but I guess I'm just tired of feeling uncomfortable in my clothes. I think we all miss the glory days of being young and being able to do a lot of things lol.

[SecretScout]

I have the time, I just don't have the inclination to work out... ha! I used to have a much more active lifestyle, it wasn't working out so much a necessity of life.

[AthleticMom]

I do 100 daily from my toes (not knees)

You'll get there soon enough by adding only one more /day

[pascal_climbs]

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]

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

[Opinion Owner]

a couple of years ago i was doing declining pushups with a 60lb weighted vest on. about 20-30 with the weighted vest on and about 28-45 without the weighted vest on. but honestly doing pushups is boring and after a while it just becomes endurance and no longer about gaining strength

[Redstang88]

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]

The AVERAGE woman? Probably 3-5 lmao!

The slightly fitter woman: 7-15

And so on.

[Jon_Gre_g]

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

[Anonymous]

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]

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

[rgb008]

I don't know like 35-40.

[Asker]

Wow well I'm way behind

[Yellow_]

The most I did was 15

[IceEverest]

Maybe a 6... you are not bad

[MuskratLove]

13...

[Anonymous]

Real ones? The average can do 2 maybe 8

[bubbletrouble]

I can do about 20