If you just wanted to be like other average men, you probably wouldn't be reading this website.
In fact, your loathing and/or fear of mediocrity, combined with your ambition to be faster, stronger, and smarter than mere mortals, are all part of what keep you reading men's magazines and websites like this one.
Be that all as it may, however, the possibility still exists that you may be — dare I say it — average. Or — even worse! — less than average.
The only way to truly find out is to put yourself to the test. The following is a list of traits, compiled from a variety of data sources (including the U.S. Census Bureau), that list some known averages for average men:
age: 34 years old, weight: 175lbs and height: 5'9 1/2. Let’s see how you measure up!
The Average Guy Can…
- Do 27 push-ups in one minute
- Run 1.5 miles in 12:51
- Complete 36 sit-ups in one minute
- Bench Press 158 pounds one time
- Throw a football 50 yards
The Average Guy Also…
- Has sex 1.5 times per week (79 times per year) and lasts 14 minutes
- Has an erect penis length between 5.5 and 6.2 inches
- Enjoys a total of 12.4 sex partners in his lifetime
- Earns around $36,100 per year
- Is married with two children and has $3,100 in the bank
- Has a 13-inch flexed bicep
The Average Guy Consumes…
- 3.3 cups of coffee a day
- 1.2 alcoholic drinks a day
- 26 pounds of beef per year
- 16 pounds of cheese per year
- 19 pizza pies per year
Whereabouts on the Average Men scale did you end up falling? My guess is that you're probably above-average on most, if not all, of the above referenced listings, because, on average, men who read fitness websites and magazines are more fit than men who do not.
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I must be superman
haha, care to post your stats Daniel?
LOL i seem to have pushed myself into a corner. I'm not a US citizen
* Do 70 push-ups in one minute
* Run 1.5 miles in <10 min
* Complete 50 sit-ups in one minute
* Bench Press 264 pounds one time
* Throw a football 50 yards (english, we kick footballs hence the name FOOTball – lol)
* Has sex MORE than 1.5 times per week and sometimes last longer than 14 mins
* Has an erect penis length between 5.5 and 6.2 inches (won't go there, my nan may be reading this!!!)
* Enjoys a total of 12.4 sex partners in his lifetime (been with the same girl since i was 15, now 24, hope i never get anywhere near 12)
* Earns around $36,100 per year (i earn a little more)
* am married, don't have the children yet but am working on it.
* Has a 13-inch flexed bicep (snap)
* 4 or 5 cups of english tea a day
* 1.2 alcoholic drinks a day (about right)
* 26 pounds of beef per year ( i eat way more)
* 16 pounds of cheese per year (not sure)
* 19 pizza pies per year (less)
There we go, i rose to the challenge. What do i win?
Great blog by the way. Enjoying the read.
Great numbers Daniel, and kudos for stepping up to the plate to back up your Superman reputation! haha
Anyone else care to share their stats?
If you had to type that, it's probably a sign of insecurity and an overcompensation for a very below average "friend"
I'm 16 not 34 lol . I weigh 180lbs, 6'0 tall.
I can…
Do 40 push-ups in one minute
Run 1.5 miles in 9:40
Complete 70 sit-ups in one minute
Bench Press 210 pounds one time
Throw a football 50 yards(roughly)
I also…
Has sex 3 times per week and lasts 14 minutes–Sometimes more
Has an erect penis length of 8 inches. i'ma kill you pervs lmao.
Enjoys a total of 12.4 sex partners in his lifetime –um already at 6 haha
Earns around $9600/year
Is not married has 0 children and has $2,000 in the bank
Has a 14-inch flexed bicep.
I consume…
0.0 cups of coffee a day =D
1.2 alcoholic drinks a day– I probably cant average this, I dont drink daily though.
26 pounds of beef per year– a lot more
16 pounds of cheese per year–probably a bit more
19 pizza pies per year– quite a few more
Great numbers Steven, and don't worry, "slightly" above average is still ABOVE average!
You too Kyle, you're well on your way to "Superman Status" at only 16, keep up the great work, but stay safe!
im 14, i weigh 100lbs, and im 5 foot 2.5 inches standing.
Bench – 145lbs (one month ago) 5 times
Squat – 234lbs
Pushups – 64 1 min
Sit ups – 52 1 min
Those are very impressive numbers for your age and size Landon! Keep up the great work and stay safe!
I always wonder how big the sample size is from these statistics. At the gym I feel above average but compared to those stats, I too feel like Daniel especially for my age and size.
I am 44 years old
Height 5' 10", Weigh 165
Max Bench 240, 135 for reps=28, 165 for reps=18
Pushups 65 in a minute
My Lower body is pathetic, bad knees and bad back.
17 chinups (palms out, chin above the bar, straight at the bottom
44 Dips (past ninety degree)
1.5 miles in less than 10 minutes
3.1 Miles in 21.20 at age 42 (17.27 when I was 25)
Situps=Never do them anymore (does anyone do old school situps anymore? Kills my back and neck)
Throw a football between 40-50 Yards.
I personally think benching your body weight for reps, dips, and chins are a much better indication of fitness. For cardio I think your 5k time is much more relevant then 1.5 miles. Hard to suffer/fake through 3.1 miles of running.
Hey Matt,
Those are excellent numbers for any age and size, so you SHOULD feel like a Superman among the more common Jimmy Olsen's!
17 yrs
height: 5 10"
weight: 140 lbs
bench press: 210 lbs ( been doing it for 4 years now)
flexed bicep 13.8
pushups: 76
situps 60
1.5 miles: 9:30 ( i hate running!)
do 25 pullups in a minute
do 2 one arm pullups ( i love pulups)
not going 2 go into the sex, but the statistics here make me feel pretty lucky.
earn: nothing – in college, but studying 2 b a doctor hopefully
Age: 22 years old
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 177 lbs
Bench Press: 285 lbs x 2
Pushups (1 minute): 91
Situps (1 minute): 89
Flexed Bicep: 16.5"
1.5 miles: Never timed it
Salary: College Student
im 17 yrs old
6 foot 3
171 pounds..
i can bench 240 1 time
do about 60 pushups in a min
about 80 sit ups….
got 14 inch arms
never had sex..(pathetic i know lol)
make 8 bucks an hour
got jus over 7 inches down there ;)
so how am i doing????
* Do 60 push-ups in one minute
* Run 1.5 miles in ~10 min
* Complete 45 sit-ups in one minute
* Bench Press 225 pounds one time
* Throw a football 65 yards
* Has sex ~ 10 times per week
* Has an erect penis length at a clean 7.5
* Enjoys a total of ~55 sex partners in his lifetime (lost count)
* Earns around $110,000 per year (i earn a little more)
* Disengaged, but dating a nice girl. 3+ raised kids later
* Has a 14.5 inch flexed bicep
* 3.5 cups of iced coffee a day
* 0.5 alcohol drinks a day
* 26 pounds of beef per year (less)
* 16 pounds of cheese per year (less)
* 19 pizza pies per year (less)