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How Many Push Ups to Burn 150 Calories?

Find out how many push ups are needed to burn 150 calories. Body weight variations and practical workout strategies included.

To burn 150 calories with push ups, you need to do approximately 375 to 600 push ups, depending on your body weight and rep speed.

This ambitious goal requires planning and dedication.

Push Ups Needed by Body Weight

Body WeightPush Ups for 150 Calories
120 lb (54 kg)600 push ups
150 lb (68 kg)500 push ups
180 lb (82 kg)417 push ups
200 lb (91 kg)375 push ups
220 lb (100 kg)341 push ups

The Formula

Push Ups Needed = Target Calories ÷ Calories per Push Up
150 ÷ 0.3 = 500 push ups

Time to Burn 150 Calories

PacePush UpsTime Needed
Slow (10/min)50050 minutes
Moderate (20/min)50025 minutes
Fast (30/min)50016.7 minutes

Practical Approach

500 push ups works best when split:

  • 10 sets of 50 throughout the day
  • 5 sessions of 100 push ups
  • Morning/Evening split: 250 each

Calculate Your Exact Numbers

Use our Push Up Calorie Calculator for personalized results.

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