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How Many Push Ups to Burn 900 Calories?
Discover how many push ups you need to burn 900 calories. Complete guide with body weight adjustments and multi-week strategies.
To burn 900 calories with push ups, you need to do approximately 2250 to 3600 push ups, depending on your body weight and rep speed.
This round number makes for an excellent extended fitness challenge.
Push Ups Needed by Body Weight
| Body Weight | Push Ups for 900 Calories |
|---|---|
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 3600 push ups |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 3000 push ups |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 2500 push ups |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 2250 push ups |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 2045 push ups |
The Formula
Push Ups Needed = Target Calories ÷ Calories per Push Up
900 ÷ 0.3 = 3000 push ups
Time to Burn 900 Calories
| Pace | Push Ups | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Slow (10/min) | 3000 | 300 minutes |
| Moderate (20/min) | 3000 | 150 minutes |
| Fast (30/min) | 3000 | 100 minutes |
The 3000 Push Up Challenge
10-Day Approach
- 300 push ups per day
- 90 calories burned daily
- Very manageable in 6 sets of 50
2-Week Approach
- 214 push ups daily
- Lower daily commitment
- Great for beginners to intermediate
Calculate Your Exact Numbers
Use our Push Up Calorie Calculator for personalized results.
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