Compare your maximum push-up count to general fitness benchmarks for your age and gender.
The push-up test is a simple, widely used benchmark of upper body muscular endurance, with published normative tables broken out by age and gender.
A 30-year-old man completing 25 push-ups in one set would fall in the "Good" range on standard normative tables.
These are general population benchmarks, not medical guidance. Stop and consult a doctor if you experience pain or discomfort.
Your count is compared against normative tables grouped by age and sex.
Physical strength norms naturally vary across these groups.
No — it measures upper body muscular endurance specifically, just one component of overall fitness.