10/19/2026
OCTOBER CHALLENGE: HOW MANY PUSH-UPS CAN YOU DO?
Think push-ups are just an upper-body exercise? Think again!
Push-ups test your upper-body strength, core stability, muscular endurance, and overall body control. They're also a great way to see how your strength stacks up!
THE CHALLENGE: AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible)
Here's how it works:
- Chest must touch the block on every rep.
- Full arm lockout at the top.
- No pausing or resting between reps.
- Push-ups must be performed on your toes.
- Record a video of your attempt.
- Write your total reps on the challenge board!
HOW DO YOU STACK UP?
Here are some general fitness benchmarks for continuous, full push-ups:
Age| Women| Men
20–29| 15–20| 25–30
30–39| 12–17| 20–25
40–49| 10–15| 15–20
50–59| 7–12| 12–17
60+| 5–10| 8–12
These are approximate recreational fitness targets, not official age-based standards. Our chest-to-block rules may produce different results.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Besides bragging rights, the winner gets to choose ONE prize from our APF Treasure Chest!
Don't worry about where you fall on the chart. The goal is to challenge yourself, see what you're capable of, and maybe surprise yourself!
October is your month to PUSH YOUR LIMITS!
Who's taking on the challenge?
