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How Many Push Ups to Burn 300 Calories?
Find out how many push ups you need to burn 300 calories. Complete breakdown with body weight variations and realistic timelines.
To burn 300 calories with push ups, you need to do approximately 750 to 1200 push ups, depending on your body weight and rep speed.
The round number makes this a popular fitness milestone!
Push Ups Needed by Body Weight
| Body Weight | Push Ups for 300 Calories |
|---|---|
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 1200 push ups |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 1000 push ups |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 833 push ups |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 750 push ups |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 682 push ups |
The Formula
Push Ups Needed = Target Calories ÷ Calories per Push Up
300 ÷ 0.3 = 1000 push ups
Time to Burn 300 Calories
| Pace | Push Ups | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Slow (10/min) | 1000 | 100 minutes |
| Moderate (20/min) | 1000 | 50 minutes |
| Fast (30/min) | 1000 | 33.3 minutes |
Achieving 1000 Push Ups
The 1000 Push Up Challenge
This popular challenge can be completed:
- In one day: Multiple sessions (challenging!)
- Over 3 days: ~333 push ups per day
- Over a week: ~143 push ups per day
Daily Breakdown (7 days)
- 143 push ups daily = 1001 push ups = ~300 calories burned
Calculate Your Exact Numbers
Use our Push Up Calorie Calculator for personalized results.
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