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 ...

What muscles do push ups work? The classic strength-training exercise recruits lots of different muscles for movement and stabilization, but it mainly targets your chest, shoulders and upper arms.

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 ...

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 ...

I recently advised a reader with several options to help improve their push-up regimen. One of those options was to decrease their sets and increase their repetitions but keep the total volume the ...

Whether you love them or dread them, you’re likely familiar with the benefits of push-ups. A full-body exercise, push-ups target multiple major muscle groups, including the pectoralis major and minor ...

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The humble push-up is one of the greatest general conditioning exercises for climbers, and you can do them anywhere, no equipment required. "You always have ground," says Steve House, co-founder of ...