A 1-minute plank is equivalent to how many push-ups?

I write my articles based on keyword research, this is how I find interesting topics to discuss and reach new audiences. I usually avoid questions and topics such a this one as they are so niche. However this is a very common question and I wanted to answer it.

1-minute plank is equivalent to 0 push ups . They are different exercises, one targets the horizontal press movement category while the other aims to fatigue the core musculature.

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Any source saying that x amount of push ups is equal to 1 minute plank is pulling numbers out of a hat. Especially when considering that most female who do not strength train can perform a minute plank and perform no push ups.

Other Responses

Lets have a look at another article looking to answer this question from a lean life , who claim,

“The short answer is that  for every minute you can hold a plank, you should be able to do at least 15 regular push-ups.”

This is ridiculous, anyone who has coached individuals of all abilities will know that people can easily perform a one minute plank and not be able to perform one push up, let alone 15. This insinuation that they are remotely similar just shows the lack of knowledge people who are writing the articles in the fitness industry actually have.