How are push-ups scored for women in the standard test?
The standard test allows women to perform modified knee push-ups or standard military push-ups depending on the specific testing protocol (ACSM vs military).
Push-Up Test Calculator
Scores continuous push-up repetitions to muscular fatigue against standardized American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and YMCA age and gender normative charts.
Scientific Formula & Exercise Physiology Standards
Equation: YMCA & ACSM Normative Push-Up Test Standards | Peer-Reviewed Source: ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (11th Edition)
Rating = Function(Continuous Push-Ups, Age Bracket, Sex)
Ranks performance into six standardized fitness classifications: Excellent, Good, Above Average, Average, Below Average, and Poor.
Step-by-Step Worked Example: Push-Up Test (Male, Age 28, 35 reps)
- Age bracket: 20-29 years
- Compare against ACSM norms: 36+ (Excellent), 29-35 (Good), 22-28 (Above Average)
Calculation Result: Rating = Good (35 repetitions)
Clinical Nuances, Limitations & Best Practices
- Repetitions must be performed with proper form (elbows breaking 90 degrees, straight back) without pausing for more than 2 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions (Push-Up Test Calculator)
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