Politician

Michelle Obama

Former First Lady of the United States

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2 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2012

   • Push-ups25 reps

     Reps to failureFirst Lady, age 48Push-up contest with Ellen DeGeneres on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

     “"How many was that for her?" asked Degeneres after both women had finished. "Twenty five."”

     Michelle Obama Does 25 Push-Ups (ABC News)Shown in video2012-02-02

     Done on national TV and counted on air. Obama later said DeGeneres claimed she did not go all the way down.

2. 2009

   • Hula hoop (rotations)× 142

     Reps to failureFirst Lady, age 45Healthy kids fair on the White House South Lawn

     “managing to get in an impressive 142 swivels before her hula hoop hit the ground”

     Hula hooping it up for health, first lady swivels (AP via NBC News, 2009-10-21)News report2009-10-21medium confidence

     Counted in public at a White House event; AP report. NBC Washington and The Advocate give the same 142.