Here's How Many Sit-Ups You Should Be Able To Do, By Age

You may already know that blood pressure and resting heart rate naturally change by age.

But some other strength-based health metrics ― like how long you can stand on one leg and how many push-ups you can do

A 2007 study found that core strength training seemed to reduce injury in physical jobs (the tests were run on firefighters

If you’re not sure what “strong” really means in this case, though, fear not; experts at the sports and science site Topend Sports have shared the number of sit-ups

According to the site, the following are the ideal amount of sit-ups you should be able to do by age.

If you’re not sure how to do the exercise, health information site Healthline shared how it’s done.

Then, tuck your chin to lengthen your neck, and place your hands either interlaced behind your head, 

Exhale as you lift your upper body toward your thighs, then inhale as you slowly lower down.

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