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The Push Up Weight Calculator estimates the effective weight you're lifting during push-up exercises. It calculates approximately 60% of your body weight, which represents the load supported by your upper body during a standard push-up.
The calculator uses the push-up weight formula:
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Explanation: During a standard push-up, your hands and feet support your body weight, with approximately 60-65% of your body weight being supported by your upper body.
Details: Knowing the effective weight you're lifting during push-ups helps in tracking progress, comparing with other upper body exercises, and designing appropriate workout programs. It's particularly useful for individuals transitioning between different exercise modalities.
Tips: Enter your body weight in kilograms. The value must be valid (weight > 0). The calculator will compute the approximate weight your upper body supports during push-ups.
Q1: Why is only 60% of body weight used for push-ups?
A: During a standard push-up, your hands and feet both support your body weight. The 60% factor represents the approximate portion supported by your upper body, while the remaining is supported by your lower body.
Q2: Does this percentage vary with different push-up variations?
A: Yes, different push-up variations can change the weight distribution. For example, decline push-ups increase the upper body load, while knee push-ups decrease it.
Q3: How accurate is the 60% estimation?
A: The 60% is an average estimation. Actual values can vary between 55-65% depending on individual body proportions, hand placement, and technique.
Q4: Can I use this to compare with bench press weight?
A: While it provides a rough comparison, remember that push-ups and bench press involve different muscle activation patterns and movement mechanics.
Q5: Should beginners use this calculation?
A: Yes, it can help beginners understand the relative intensity of push-ups and guide progression to more challenging variations or weighted push-ups.