IPPT Push-Up Score Table 2026: Points by Age Group

Push-ups account for 25 of the 100 available IPPT points. For most servicemen, it is the station where gains come fastest with proper training — but only if you know exactly what you're training toward.

This page gives you the complete push-up scoring breakdown for every age group in 2026, so you know precisely how many reps you need for your target score.

How Are IPPT Push-Ups Scored?

• You have one minute to complete as many push-ups as possible
• Points are awarded based on total reps within that minute
• Maximum: 25 points
• Minimum: 1 point for a minimum qualifying rep count
• Partial reps are not counted — full range of motion required (chest near ground, arms fully extended)

IPPT Push-Up Scoring Table — Male (2026)

These are approximate benchmark values. Official MINDEF tables are the definitive reference.

What Push-Up Count Do You Need for Gold?

To score Gold (85+ total), you need strong scores from all three stations. For push-ups, here's what you're roughly targeting per age band to contribute well to a Gold total:

What Push-Up Count Do You Need to Just Pass?

Passing IPPT requires 51 total points across all three stations. You can pass with a low push-up score if you compensate with the run and sit-ups. But as a rough target, scoring at least 12–15 push-up points (mid-range) keeps your pass achievable without placing too much pressure on the other stations.

IPPT Push-Up Scoring — Female Benchmarks

Female servicemen are assessed on a separate scoring table with adjusted thresholds. In general, female push-up standards require fewer reps per point band compared to male equivalents at the same age. The award tiers (Gold, Silver, Pass) remain the same.

For female-specific push-up scoring, see our Female IPPT Calculator page.

Common IPPT Push-Up Mistakes That Cost Points

Going too fast and losing form: Partial reps are not counted. Many servicemen burn through 15–20 fast, sloppy push-ups only to have them invalidated. Controlled, full-range reps count.

No pacing strategy: Going all-out in the first 20 seconds and collapsing for the final 40 is the most common way to underperform. Start at about 80% effort, maintain form, and push in the final 15 seconds.

Neglecting push-up training: Many servicemen only run and neglect upper body work. Dedicated push-up training 3–4 times per week can add 5–8 points to your push-up score in 6–8 weeks.

How to Improve Your IPPT Push-Up Score

The most effective method for building push-up endurance is high-frequency, moderate-volume training:

• Do 4 sets of push-ups daily at roughly 60–70% of your max
• Once per week, do a one-minute timed max-effort set to simulate test conditions
• Add a grease the groove approach: 10 push-ups every hour during work-from-home days

Within 6 weeks, most servicemen see a 20–30% improvement in their timed push-up count.

For a full structured programme, visit our IPPT Training Plan page.

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