If you can’t do a push-up with proper form, don’t worry – you’re far from alone, and there are alternatives.Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian Are push-ups really worth the hype? According to ...

You have to start somewhere. With all the exercise machines at the gym and countless number of workout videos online, it can feel intimidating about where to start. When in doubt, you can’t go wrong ...

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 ...

Here’s a deeper dive into which muscles you’ll work when doing a push-up. What Muscles Do Push-Ups Target? To perform a classic push-up, you’ll start in a high plank position, bend your elbows to ...

Experts emphasize proper form for push-ups, detailing hand placement, body alignment, and controlled lowering and pushing phases. Studies highlight the importance of technique to prevent injuries and ...

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 ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. The viral “11 push-up challenge” is motivating women ...

The battle with a total volume of repetitions or miles and their speed and pace is nothing new to people preparing for military fitness tests and follow-on training. While building up the total volume ...

Start in the high plank (push up) position. As you lower your body toward the floor, simultaneously lift your right foot off of the floor and bring your right knee out and toward your elbow. As you ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With all the exercise machines at the gym and countless number of ...