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How Many Push Ups to Burn 250 Calories?
Learn how many push ups are required to burn 250 calories. Body weight variations and multi-day strategies explained.
To burn 250 calories with push ups, you need to do approximately 625 to 1000 push ups, depending on your body weight and rep speed.
This substantial goal requires a strategic approach.
Push Ups Needed by Body Weight
| Body Weight | Push Ups for 250 Calories |
|---|---|
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 1000 push ups |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 833 push ups |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 694 push ups |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 625 push ups |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 568 push ups |
The Formula
Push Ups Needed = Target Calories ÷ Calories per Push Up
250 ÷ 0.3 = 833.3 push ups
Time to Burn 250 Calories
| Pace | Push Ups | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Slow (10/min) | 833 | 83.3 minutes |
| Moderate (20/min) | 833 | 41.7 minutes |
| Fast (30/min) | 833 | 27.8 minutes |
Practical Strategies
Two-Day Approach
- Day 1: 417 push ups (~125 calories)
- Day 2: 416 push ups (~125 calories)
Weekly Distribution
- Daily target: ~119 push ups
- Easily achievable in 3-4 sets per day
Calculate Your Exact Numbers
Use our Push Up Calorie Calculator for personalized results.
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