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How Many Calories Do 60 Push Ups Burn?

Discover how many calories 60 push ups burn at different body weights and paces. Advanced workout calorie breakdown included.

Doing 60 push ups can burn roughly 14 to 26 calories, depending on your body weight and rep speed.

This advanced set requires significant upper body strength and endurance.

Calories Burned at Different Body Weights

Weight affects calorie burn:

Body WeightCalories Burned (60 Push Ups)
120 lb (54 kg)14.4 cal
140 lb (64 kg)16.8 cal
150 lb (68 kg)18.0 cal
160 lb (73 kg)19.2 cal
180 lb (82 kg)21.6 cal
200 lb (91 kg)24.0 cal
220 lb (100 kg)26.4 cal

Calories Burned by Pace

Speed impacts total burn:

Pace60 Push UpsTime to Complete
Slow (10/min)16.8 cal6 minutes
Moderate (20/min)18.0 cal3 minutes
Fast (30/min)19.8 cal2 minutes

Calories Per Push Up Explained

The calculation:

Calories = Number of Push Ups × 0.3
60 × 0.3 = 18 calories

How Long Does It Take to Do 60 Push Ups?

Typical times:

  • Intermediate: 4-6 minutes (with brief rests)
  • Advanced: 2.5-4 minutes
  • Elite: Under 2.5 minutes

60 push ups in a single set puts you in advanced fitness territory.

Calculate Your Exact Calorie Burn

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