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Calculate how many calories you burn doing push-ups based on your weight, number of reps, and pace.
The push-ups calorie calculator uses a scientifically validated formula that considers your body weight, the number of push-ups performed, and the intensity/pace of your exercise.
Keep your body straight from head to heels, hands shoulder-width apart, lower until chest nearly touches the ground, then push back up.
Increase reps by 5-10% each week, or try variations like diamond, wide-grip, or decline push-ups to challenge yourself.
Allow 48 hours between intense push-up sessions for muscle recovery. Quality trumps quantity.
Inhale as you lower down, exhale as you push up. Proper breathing improves performance and reduces fatigue.
On average, one push-up burns approximately 0.29-0.36 calories, depending on your body weight and the intensity. Heavier individuals burn more calories per push-up.
For a 150 lb (68 kg) person doing moderate-pace push-ups, you'd need approximately 300-350 push-ups to burn 100 calories. This varies based on weight and intensity.
This calculator is optimized for standard push-ups. Variations like diamond push-ups, decline push-ups, or clapping push-ups may burn more calories due to increased difficulty.
Yes! Faster push-ups increase heart rate and metabolic demand, burning more calories. Our calculator includes pace multipliers to account for this difference.
Beginners: 10-20 per day, Intermediate: 30-50 per day, Advanced: 75-100+ per day. Focus on proper form rather than sheer numbers.
Push-ups build muscle and burn calories, but weight loss requires a caloric deficit through combined exercise and nutrition. Pair push-ups with cardio and a balanced diet for best results.
Push-ups create EPOC (Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption), meaning you continue burning calories for hours after your workout, especially with high-intensity or high-volume sessions.
While possible, it's generally better to allow rest days for muscle recovery. Try alternating push-up days with other exercises, or do lighter push-up variations on rest days.
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