Fitness tests often use a modified push-up to assess women’s upper-body strength, but most healthy women are capable of performing full push-ups. (Video: Alexa Juliana Ard / The Washington Post) What ...

Push-ups have developed a reputation for being one of the best upper bodyweight exercises you can do. They also don’t require equipment, making them accessible for all. But for all the hype ...

Push-ups are a full-body exercise that strengthens the chest, arms, shoulders, and core, while also enhancing posture and supporting bone health. Doing push-ups regularly can improve heart health, ...

Sure, the push-up is a bodyweight exercise, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy—in fact, it can be really challenging to master. That’s why push-up modifications (basically, less intense versions of the ...

WEEK. HI. THIS IS INTERESTING RIGHT? SO I DON’T HAVE A LOT OF UPPER BODY STRENGTH. SO CHARLES HARRIS HERE IS GOING TO HELP ME WITH MY PUSH UPS BECAUSE THIS IS MY PREFERRED WAY TO DO THEM. BUT IT’S NOT ...

Great push-up form starts with a rigid plank. Your arms should be fully extended, with your hands, elbows, and shoulders all in line, and your feet should be no more than 12 inches apart--the closer ...

Few exercises pack the punch that push-ups do. They provide a great workout, can conveniently be done anytime and from anywhere and deliver real results if done properly and with consistency. They are ...

Push-ups have developed a reputation for being one of the best upper bodyweight exercises you can do. They also don’t require equipment, making them accessible for all. But for all the hype ...

With pull-ups, our upper backs, shoulders, arms, glutes and thighs all get a workout. They’re also among the best ways to ...