How To Calculate The Bench Press Equivalent Of Weighted Pushups :

Early on in my training I saw numbers between 60% and 70% of your bodyweight called the bench press equivalent poundage of a pushup.

Most sources said either ⅔ or 65% bw.

I call that difference negligible, and use them when I calculate the bench equivalent of my weighted pushups.

The Equation :
bw x .66 + x

a graphic which agrees which my assumption – add the weight on the upper back as straight weight (found image and added to post much later)

x is the number of pounds on the upper back, I just straight lump sum add it to the pushup equation since the resistence is centered at my scapula directly across from the chest, the prime mover.

Who says you need a barbell to get the training effect of heavy benching?

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