I’m a Coach and If You Can Do This Many Pushups After 50, Your Upper-Body Strength Is Elite

An expert explains the exact pushup counts that signal elite upper-body strength after 50—plus simple ways to level up.

Over 40? If You Can Do This Many Wall Pushups, Your Strength Is Above Average

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If You Can Do This Many Pushups After 50, Your Upper Body Strength Is Elite

Over 50? Hitting 20–25 pushups (men) or 12–15 (women) is elite. See the standard—and how to build to it safely and fast.