The formula to calculate the Press Up Weight (PUW) is:
\[ PUW = BW \times \left(1 + \frac{R}{30}\right) \]
Where:
Let's say the body weight (\( BW \)) is 150 pounds and the number of repetitions (\( R \)) is 20. Using the formula:
\[ PUW = 150 \times \left(1 + \frac{20}{30}\right) \]
We get:
\[ PUW = 150 \times \left(1 + 0.6667\right) = 150 \times 1.6667 ≈ 250 \text{ pounds} \]
So, the Press Up Weight (\( PUW \)) is approximately 250 pounds.
Press up weight is the amount of weight your body is effectively lifting during a press up (push-up) exercise. It is not the full body weight, as some of the weight is supported by the feet. This calculation gives an estimate of the load placed on the upper body during the exercise.
