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How Many Push Ups to Burn 50 Calories?
Discover how many push ups you need to burn 50 calories based on your body weight. Complete breakdown with time estimates.
To burn 50 calories with push ups, you need to do approximately 125 to 200 push ups, depending on your body weight and rep speed.
This is a meaningful calorie goal that requires dedication but is achievable for most fitness levels.
Push Ups Needed by Body Weight
Your weight determines how many reps you need:
| Body Weight | Push Ups for 50 Calories |
|---|---|
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 200 push ups |
| 140 lb (64 kg) | 179 push ups |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 167 push ups |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 139 push ups |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 125 push ups |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 114 push ups |
The Formula
Push Ups Needed = Target Calories ÷ Calories per Push Up
50 ÷ 0.3 = 166.7 push ups
Time to Burn 50 Calories
| Pace | Push Ups | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Slow (10/min) | 167 | 16.7 minutes |
| Moderate (20/min) | 167 | 8.3 minutes |
| Fast (30/min) | 167 | 5.6 minutes |
Breaking It Down
167 push ups is manageable when broken into sets:
- 5 sets of 33-34 with 1-minute rest
- 10 sets of 17 spread throughout the day
- 3-4 sets of 40-50 for advanced athletes
Calculate Your Exact Numbers
Use our Push Up Calorie Calculator for personalized results.
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