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How Many Calories Do 50 Push Ups Burn?

Find out how many calories 50 push ups burn based on your body weight and pace. The half-century milestone explained with calorie tables.

Doing 50 push ups can burn roughly 12 to 22 calories, depending on your body weight and rep speed.

This half-century mark is a popular fitness goal and shows solid upper body strength.

Calories Burned at Different Body Weights

Your weight impacts calorie expenditure:

Body WeightCalories Burned (50 Push Ups)
120 lb (54 kg)12.0 cal
140 lb (64 kg)14.0 cal
150 lb (68 kg)15.0 cal
160 lb (73 kg)16.0 cal
180 lb (82 kg)18.0 cal
200 lb (91 kg)20.0 cal
220 lb (100 kg)22.0 cal

Calories Burned by Pace

Workout intensity affects burn:

Pace50 Push UpsTime to Complete
Slow (10/min)14.0 cal5 minutes
Moderate (20/min)15.0 cal2.5 minutes
Fast (30/min)16.5 cal1.7 minutes

Calories Per Push Up Explained

The formula:

Calories = Number of Push Ups × 0.3
50 × 0.3 = 15 calories

How Long Does It Take to Do 50 Push Ups?

Average completion times:

  • Beginners: Usually requires multiple sets
  • Intermediate: 3-5 minutes
  • Advanced: 2-3 minutes

Completing 50 push ups in a single set is an impressive accomplishment that most people work toward over time.

The 50 Push Up Challenge

Many fitness programs use 50 push ups as a benchmark:

  • Military fitness tests often include push up components
  • Daily 50 programs build consistent strength
  • Timed challenges test speed and endurance

Calculate Your Exact Calorie Burn

Get personalized numbers with our Push Up Calorie Calculator.

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