How many burpees should you be able to do in one minute based on your age?

The number of burpees you should be able to do in a minute depends on age and training history. The one minute burpee test is a simple, equipment-free gauge of conditioning you can repeat over weeks to track changes. Original source: BOXROX. The idea is to track changes over weeks.

Why it matters for push-ups

Endurance, pacing and technique determine how many push-ups you can complete in a given window. If you are older or newer to training, you may record lower numbers than younger or trained athletes, but the test remains useful for monitoring progress and adjusting your plan. Keep a steady tempo, and maintain good form so the movement protects shoulders and spine while you build stamina across sets. A consistent test gives a tangible way to gauge improvements over weeks, helping you train at the right difficulty and keep momentum. Use the test consistently and compare your numbers week by week. It helps you stay on track.

PUSHapp take

Our view is to use the age-based idea to set sensible push-up targets and pace workouts. Start by establishing a baseline with a controlled push-up test, focusing on movement quality. Use short, repeatable workouts that mix sets with brief rests. If you stall on the last rep at your current pace, slow the tempo and cut sets until you can complete the sequence with good form. Track reps, sets and tempo in PUSHapp to see steady gains without overreaching. The goal is consistent training that builds strength and endurance over time.

Try this

Keep the test consistent and use it to inform your pace and progression over several weeks.

• Do a 60 second push-up test to establish a baseline with controlled form and a steady tempo.
• Plan a simple 4 week progression that alternates push-up volume and tempo, with 1 to 2 minutes of rest between sets, and adjust by feel.

Next step: retake the test in two weeks.

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Source: BOXROX. PUSHapp commentary is original and based on the public RSS summary.