Politician

Pete Hegseth

US Secretary of Defense; former Fox News host

All evidence

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

1. 2025

   • Pete & Bobby Challenge (100 push-ups + 50 pull-ups for time)5:25

     Effort unknownUS Secretary of Defense, age 45Pete & Bobby Challenge video at the Pentagon

     “"We got close. I was about 5:25," Hegseth said in the video.”

     RFK Jr., Hegseth face off in impressive pullup, pushup Pentagon showdown (Fox News)News report2025-08-18medium confidence

     Self-reported 'about' time in his own video. Military fitness experts quoted by The Atlantic criticized his push-up depth and kipping pull-ups.