How Many Pushups Should a Man Be Able to Do?

Pushups work various areas of the body, including the chest, arms, abdomen, legs and hips.

the National Average Suggests 27

The national average of pushups suggests a 40-year-old man should be able to do 27 pushups. Being able to execute at least 27 pushups will put you just above the national average for pushups and will indicate overall fitness, as pushups work various parts of your body.

the More You Can Do, the Better

If you are attempting to achieve a prime physical condition, the more pushups you can do the better your fitness level will be, since pushups indicate a test of total body fitness. To be considered in excellent physical shape, a 40-year-old man should be able to accomplish more than 34 pushups.

Bottom Line

While 27 pushups will put a 40-year-old man in the above-average category for fitness, you should not stop when you reach this number. Instead, attempt to increase the number of pushups you do, so as to increase your fitness level, and aim for doing 34 pushups.

References

• The New York Times: An Enduring Measure of Fitness: The Simple Pushup
• Top End Sports: Pushup Test at Home