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How Many Push Ups to Burn 400 Calories?
Learn how many push ups are needed to burn 400 calories. Body weight adjustments and multi-day workout plans included.
To burn 400 calories with push ups, you need to do approximately 1000 to 1600 push ups, depending on your body weight and rep speed.
This significant goal requires a multi-day or extended workout approach.
Push Ups Needed by Body Weight
| Body Weight | Push Ups for 400 Calories |
|---|---|
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 1600 push ups |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 1333 push ups |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 1111 push ups |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 1000 push ups |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 909 push ups |
The Formula
Push Ups Needed = Target Calories ÷ Calories per Push Up
400 ÷ 0.3 = 1333.3 push ups
Time to Burn 400 Calories
| Pace | Push Ups | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Slow (10/min) | 1333 | 133 minutes |
| Moderate (20/min) | 1333 | 66.7 minutes |
| Fast (30/min) | 1333 | 44.4 minutes |
Recommended Approach
4-Day Challenge
- 333 push ups per day
- ~10 sets of 33 push ups
- Burns exactly 400 calories
Weekly Goal
- 190 push ups daily
- Manageable in morning/evening sessions
Calculate Your Exact Numbers
Use our Push Up Calorie Calculator for personalized results.
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