The exact number of push ups you should be able to do depending on your age has been revealed.
A study conducted in 2019 has shed some light on the certain amount you should be able to do depending on how old you are.
Researchers published their findings in the JAMA Network where they revealed that adults who were able to complete at least 40 push ups were 96% less likely to develop problems with their hearts compared with those who could not manage to do 10.
This is according to a report by Metro which detailed just how many push ups you should be able to do for your age bracket.
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According to the study, it may be useful information to use as an ‘objective clinical assessment tool for evaluating functional capacity and cardiovascular disease risk’.
Although, before we continue, it is important to note that the research specifically looked into men’s health, and it is highly likely that the statistics will vary for women.
Experts at the Mayo Clinic have shared some information on the number of push ups you should be aiming for.
People between the ages of 20 to 29 should be aiming for 20 to 28 push ups, although as we move up the age brackets, this number decreases.
For anyone aged 30 to 39, it is advised by the experts that you should be trying to reach around 19 to 21 push ups, with variations depending on exact age.
So, what about if you’re aged 40 to 49? It turns out that the experts at Kinesiologists.Ca Studios believe women should be aiming for 11 to 14 push ups while men should be able to do 13 to 16.
Men aged from 50 to 59 should be able to do around 10 to 12, and women should be aiming for seven to 10.
And if you’re over 60, then a good number of push ups to be aiming for is 10.
On the Mayo Clinic website, it said: “Pushups can help you measure muscular strength and endurance. If you're starting a fitness program, you can do pushups on your knees. If you can, do classic pushups.
“Follow these steps for both types: Lie facedown on the floor with your elbows bent and your palms next to your shoulders. Keep your back straight. Push up with your arms until your arms are at full length. Lower your body until your chin touches the floor. Do as many pushups as you can until you need to rest.”