The Push Up – How many can you do?

As one of the 16 tests making up the Functional Health Profile, the push up test is an important measure of general body strength and endurance.  It also requires excellent shoulder function, cardiovascular fitness, and good core stability.

To perform:

• Lie on your stomach on a mat, legs together.
• Hands should be pointed forward, positioned either side of the chest.
• Do push up, keeping back straight, pivoting from toes for men, from knees for women
• In the downward phase the chest should be a fists distance from the mat
• Do as many push-ups using this technique as possible, without undue strain, and without stopping to rest or pause.

Match your age and the number performed in the table below to see what level you achieve.

If you’d like to book in to complete the Functional Fitness Profile, simply contact us via the contact form, email info@westlondonphysio.co.uk, or call us on 0207 937 1628.

Or for more information Click here for more detail on the Functional Fitness Profile

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