This classic bodyweight exercise remains one of the most effective ways to build muscle, protect your shoulders, and improve daily performance—without stepping foot in a gym.

A push-up is a body-weight exercise that builds strength in your chest, arms and shoulders. As you lower your chest and press back up, you challenge your core strength and stability. The exercise also ...

A guest on a popular podcast claims women should be able to do 11 push-ups — is that legit? Nitat Termmee via Getty Images If you’re into podcasts, you’ve probably heard of the hugely popular “Mel ...

POV: You’re hitting your favorite group class several times a week. You can feel yourself get a little stronger every time you walk onto that floor. Until they bring up one dreaded move: push-ups. The ...

Push-ups always came easy to me. In my 20s and 30s, I could crank out more than 30 a day if I wanted to, and I loved how strong they made me feel. But the other day, when I went to do a set of 10 push ...

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