Enter your body weight and the number of repetitions you can perform to calculate the equivalent press up weight. This calculator helps you estimate the weight you are effectively lifting during a press up (push-up) exercise.
Press Up Weight Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the equivalent press up weight:
PUW = BW * (1 + (R / 30))
Variables:
- PUW is the press up weight (pounds)
- BW is the body weight (pounds)
- R is the number of repetitions
To calculate the press up weight, multiply your body weight by the sum of 1 and the number of repetitions divided by 30.
What is Press Up Weight?
Press up weight is the amount of weight your body is effectively lifting during a press up (push-up) exercise. It is not the full body weight, as some of the weight is supported by the feet. This calculation gives an estimate of the load placed on the upper body during the exercise.
How to Calculate Press Up Weight?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Press Up Weight.
- First, determine your body weight (BW) in pounds.
- Next, determine the number of repetitions (R) you can perform.
- Next, gather the formula from above = PUW = BW * (1 + (R / 30)).
- Finally, calculate the Press Up Weight (PUW) in pounds.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Body Weight (BW) = 150 pounds
Number of repetitions (R) = 20
