I have been ignoring wide-arm push-ups for years — due to the (false) assumption that this particular hand positioning was ineffective. So, when my workout instructor randomly called out wide-arm push ...

There's no denying that push-ups instantly make your arms feel like they're going to fall off no matter your fitness level. They're on my list of "exercises I love to hate" even though push-ups are a ...

Upper-body strength shows up everywhere. It helps you push yourself up from the floor, carry groceries with confidence, and ...

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 ...

You may still have nightmares about having to do a certain number of pushups in gym class—or as a penalty for making a mistake during a youth sports practice. These days, no one is demanding you "drop ...