Push-Up World Records
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The push-up, though simple, is one of the best-known tests of upper body strength, muscle endurance, and heart fitness. Over many years, great athletes have set amazing records that show what humans can do.

These world records inspire fitness fans worldwide and show what hard training can achieve.

Current Official World Records

One-Hour Push-Up Record

Pop Laurentiu (Romania) currently holds the official Guinness World Record with 3,378 push-ups completed in one hour in 2023.

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This phenomenal achievement equates to an astonishing average of 56 push-ups per minute sustained for 60 consecutive minutes, shattering the previous record by 459 repetitions.

Record progression:

  • Pop Laurentiu (2023): 3,378 push-ups
  • Daniel Scali (April 2023): Interim record
  • Jarrad Young (2020): 2,919 push-ups
  • Carlton Williams (2015): 2,220 push-ups

Non-Stop Push-Ups Record

Minoru Yoshida (Japan) performed an incredible 10,507 consecutive push-ups without rest in October 1980, breaking the previous record of 7,650 set by Henry C. Marshal (USA) in 1977.

Following this extraordinary feat, Guinness stopped recording non-stop push-up records due to verification challenges and concerns about participant safety.

24-Hour Push-Up Record

Charles Servizio (USA) achieved 46,001 push-ups in 24 hours on April 24-25, 1993, in Hesperia, California.

Remarkably, he completed this extraordinary feat in just 21 hours and 21 minutes, averaging 36 push-ups per minute throughout the attempt.

This record has stood unchallenged for over three decades.

One-Minute Push-Up Claims

While various claims exist for the one-minute push-up record, verification and standardized form requirements remain challenging:

  • Glen Tenove: 152 push-ups (claimed Guinness record)
  • Krunoslav Budiselic (Croatia): 140 push-ups (cited by Wikipedia)
  • Unverified claims: Up to 199 push-ups (not officially recognized due to form verification difficulties at high speeds)

Notable Claimed Records and Achievements

Beyond the official records, numerous remarkable push-up feats have been reported but lack formal verification:

  • Bijender Singh (India): 3,877 push-ups in one hour (1988) – Verified by Limca Book of Records
  • Roman Dossenbach (Switzerland): 2,392 push-ups in one hour (2016) – Guinness verified
  • Ged Musto (UK): 2,467 push-ups in one hour (1995) – Verified but not a Guinness record
  • Doug Pruden (Canada): 1,781 push-ups in one hour (2005) – Verified but not a Guinness record
  • Hooman Mosleh (USA): 1,020 push-ups in one hour (2014) – Personal claim

Particularly impressive performances have been recorded across various age groups:

  • 83-year-old: 830 push-ups in approximately 90 minutes (reported by community member)
  • 65-year-old: 66 push-ups in one minute (reported by community member “John”)
  • 63-year-old: 91 push-ups in one minute (reported by community member “Tim”)
  • 58-year-old: 60 push-ups in one attempt (reported by community member “Phil”)
  • 52-year-old: 1,000 push-ups within one hour, performed regularly for 30 years (reported by community member “Cogitoman”)

Community-Reported Achievements

Many fitness enthusiasts have shared their personal bests through community forums:

  • Sebastian Wielogorski: 174 push-ups in one minute (2006); 2,000 push-ups in 90 minutes
  • Gino Spinazzola (63 years old): 109 knuckle push-ups in one minute; 1,058 push-ups in one hour
  • Jacob Michael Drollinger: 1,000 push-ups in 48 minutes (while having Parkinson’s syndrome)
  • Brad Hoffman: 72 push-ups in one minute (using a Coca-Cola can as depth gauge)
  • Koen Janssens: 100,000 push-ups in 282 days (for cancer charity)
  • The hipe: 1,505 push-ups in 43 minutes
  • Jaymey: 170 consecutive push-ups
  • Sumit Chauhan: 1,800 push-ups in one hour (claim)
  • Çağdaş Karabenli: 528 one-arm push-ups in a day
  • Austin Simon Jr.: 536 non-stop push-ups
  • Rhyleigh (13 years old): 85 push-ups in one minute

Proper Push-Up Form Standards

For official record attempts, strict form requirements typically include:

  1. Starting position: Arms fully extended, body straight from head to heels
  2. Downward movement: Lowering until chest touches floor or standardized object (often a fist)
  3. Upward movement: Pushing until arms are fully locked at elbows
  4. Body alignment: Maintaining a straight line throughout (no sagging hips or piked position)
  5. Rhythm: Complete repetitions without pausing in up or down position

Training Insights from Record Holders

Common themes emerge from those who have achieved exceptional push-up numbers:

  1. Progressive overload: Gradually increasing volume over time
  2. Consistent practice: Regular training sessions focusing on proper form
  3. Set strategies: Using multiple sets with brief rest periods for high-volume goals
  4. Form variation: Incorporating different push-up styles (wide, diamond, decline, etc.)
  5. Mental fortitude: Developing psychological strategies to push through fatigue
  6. Proper recovery: Allowing adequate rest between high-volume sessions

FAQs

What is the current world record for most push-ups in one hour?

The current official Guinness World Record is 3,378 push-ups in one hour, set by Pop Laurentiu from Romania in 2023. This broke the old record of 2,919 set by Jarrad Young in 2020.

What is the most push-ups ever done without stopping?

Minoru Yoshida from Japan holds the record for most push-ups in a row with 10,507 done in October 1980. After this amazing feat, Guinness stopped tracking non-stop push-up records due to checking problems and safety worries.

How many push-ups can the average person do?

The average adult man can do 15-20 push-ups in one try, while the average adult woman can do 5-10 push-ups. But these numbers change a lot based on age, fitness level, and training history.

What counts as a proper push-up for world record attempts?

For official record tries, a proper push-up means lowering until your chest touches a set object (often the floor or a fist-sized item), then pushing up until arms are fully straight. Your body must stay in a straight line from head to heels during the move.

Why do push-up record claims vary so much?

The big changes in claimed records come from several things: different form standards (depth, body line), checking methods (official vs. self-reported), rest allowed between sets, and different ideas of what makes a valid rep.

Are there specific age-group records for push-ups?

While Guinness World Records usually doesn’t sort push-up records by age groups, various fitness groups keep age-based standards. Community reports show great achievements across age groups, including a 65-year-old doing 66 push-ups in one minute and an 83-year-old doing 830 push-ups in about 90 minutes.