IPPT Sit-Up Score Table 2026: Reps & Points by Age Group

Sit-ups are worth 25 points — the same as push-ups, and together they make up half your total IPPT score. The good news: sit-up performance responds quickly to consistent training. A serviceman who hasn't done a sit-up in six months can add significant reps within four weeks of focused core work.

This page gives you the full IPPT sit-up scoring table for 2026, broken down by age band.

How Are IPPT Sit-Ups Scored?

• You have one minute to complete as many sit-ups as possible
• Points are awarded based on total reps within that minute
• Maximum: 25 points
• A partner holds your feet. Full sit-up required — back flat on ground at the bottom, elbows touching (or past) knees at the top.

IPPT Sit-Up Scoring Table — Male (2026)

These are approximate benchmark values. Always verify against official MINDEF tables.

What Sit-Up Count Do You Need for Gold?

What Sit-Up Count Do You Need to Pass?

A mid-range sit-up score of around 12–15 points (combined with reasonable push-up and run scores) is generally sufficient to contribute to a total pass score of 51+. If your run is weak, you need stronger sit-up and push-up scores to compensate.

IPPT Sit-Up Scoring — Female Benchmarks

Female servicemen are assessed on adjusted sit-up thresholds. The structure is the same — reps in one minute, up to 25 points — but the per-rep point allocation is calibrated for female standards. For the female scoring table, see our Female IPPT Calculator page.

Common Sit-Up Mistakes That Cost Points

Incomplete range of motion: If your elbows don't reach your knees, the rep doesn't count. Some servicemen do fast, shallow sit-ups that the tester calls invalid. Full range, every rep.

Wasting energy on pacing: Many servicemen go flat out from the start and hit muscle failure by the 30-second mark. Start at a controlled pace — roughly 1 rep every 1.5 seconds — and push harder in the final 15 seconds.

Tight hip flexors: If your lower back arches excessively or you struggle to get your elbows to your knees, hip flexor tightness is often the culprit. Dedicated hip flexor stretching before the test — and as a training habit — helps significantly.

How to Improve IPPT Sit-Up Score Fast

Core endurance builds quickly compared to running fitness. Here is a practical approach:

• Daily sit-up sets: 3–4 sets of near-maximum reps per day, with 2-minute rest between sets
• Timed weekly test: Once per week, do a one-minute max-effort sit-up set to track progress
• Plank and core work: Strong core muscles make sit-up endurance easier to sustain
• Hip flexor stretching: 5 minutes of hip flexor stretching before every training session

Most servicemen can add 5–10 reps to their one-minute sit-up count within three weeks of daily training.

For a full structured 8-week programme, see our IPPT Training Plan page.

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