How many push-ups are required to pass?

[pineapple221]

i want to become a us marine but can only do 22 pushups in a row before having to stop would that be too little or enough i have been training for a few weeks now i am 17 currently

[TheoPfeifle]

Another question easily answered by Google...

INITIAL STRENGTH TEST
To even begin recruit training, aspiring Marines must pass the Initial Strength Test (IST). It is recommended that recruits report to training with scores well above the minimum standards. The IST consists of the following tests:

FOR ALL APPLICANTS

PULL UPS / PUSH UPS
Male: 3 pull-ups or 34 push-ups (2:00 time limit)

Female: 1 pull-up or 15 push-ups (2:00 time limit)


RUN
Male: 1.5 mile run in 13:30

Female: 1.5 mile run in 15:00


PLANK OR CRUNCHES
40 second plank (1:03 minimum)

44 crunches (2:00 time limit)

[dynamicyandere]

Good find. 🤙

[pineapple221]

oh i’m good then i do 100 push-ups a day well usually 50 in a row a minute break and another 50 same for sit-ups and squats do need to work on cardio and my average plank is 2 mins and i’ll do 2 a day but i think i can do it would u agree or disagree

[TheoPfeifle]

I survived basic training in the Army, starting at 5'10" (slouching, to make weight) and 120lbs... Pretty sure you got it.

[dynamicyandere]

If you’re under 20, the minimum is 42, so you still got some more training to do.


You can Google USMC PFT to look at more details about the requirements. 🤙