1. Tap after each rep
Tap the big button after every push-up. On a phone on the floor, tap it with your nose at the bottom of each rep.
Free online tool
Online push-up counter.
Count push-ups without losing track: tap after each rep — or put the phone under you and tap with your nose at the bottom of each push-up. Finish a set, see your totals. For fully hands-free counting, CounterUps uses your iPhone camera to count every rep automatically.
How to use it
How to use the push-up counter.
Count reps and sets without a pen, a notebook, or losing count at 23.
2. Finish each set
Hit "Finish set" between sets. The counter resets while your set history and total keep adding up.
3. Check your totals
Current set, sets done, and total reps stay visible the whole session. Refreshing the page clears everything.
Reference
The numbers behind the tool.
Formulas, reference tables, and practical guidance you can come back to.
Perfect push-up form in one checklist
Start in a high plank: hands directly under your shoulders, fingers spread, body in one straight line from head to heels. Brace your core and squeeze your glutes. Lower under control until your chest is a few centimeters from the floor, keeping your elbows about 45 degrees from your torso — not flared straight out — then push the floor away until your arms are straight.
The classic mistakes are sagging hips, a piked butt, half range of motion, and holding your breath. Reset into a clean plank before every rep, breathe in on the way down and out on the way up. If full push-ups are too hard right now, use knee push-ups or incline push-ups with your hands on a bench and progress from there.
How do you compare? One-set push-up norms
The table below shows typical one-set maximums from widely used fitness-test charts (full push-ups; some protocols test women with knee push-ups instead). They are rough reference ranges for healthy adults, not a diagnosis — training history, body weight, and technique all shift the numbers.
| Group | Excellent | Good | Average | Below average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men 20–29 | 36+ | 29–35 | 22–28 | ≤21 |
| Men 30–39 | 30+ | 22–29 | 17–21 | ≤16 |
| Men 40–49 | 25+ | 17–24 | 13–16 | ≤12 |
| Women 20–29 | 30+ | 21–29 | 15–20 | ≤14 |
| Women 30–39 | 27+ | 20–26 | 13–19 | ≤12 |
| Women 40–49 | 20+ | 15–19 | 11–14 | ≤10 |
Daily volume: how many sets and reps
Match your daily target to the levels in the FAQ: beginners do 5–10 reps per set for 2–3 sets (about 15–30 total), intermediates 10–15 reps for 3–4 sets (30–60 total), and advanced trainees 20+ per set or harder variations. Take at least one easy day between hard sessions and end each set one or two reps before your form gives out.
Progress beats volume spikes: adding a single rep per set each week compounds faster than doubling your workload overnight. Once you can do more than 25 strict reps per set, harder variations — decline, diamond, or archer push-ups — build more strength than piling on extra reps.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Quick answers about this tool and how to train with it.
How can I count push-ups automatically?
A browser can't watch your movement, but your iPhone can. CounterUps uses the front camera and on-device AI to count push-ups hands-free, and CounterUps Lite counts with the proximity sensor — both free on the App Store.
How many push-ups should I do a day?
Beginners: 5–10 reps per set, 2–3 sets. Intermediate: 10–15 reps, 3–4 sets. Advanced: 20+ per set or harder variations. Increase gradually and keep form strict — our blog has a full guide.
Does this counter save my history?
No — it's a session tool, and refreshing the page clears it. For daily streaks, weekly history, and Apple Health sync, use the CounterUps app.
Is this push-up counter free?
Yes, completely free in your browser with no signup. The CounterUps iPhone app is also free to download.
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