Many people who like to do calisthenics find the goal of doing 100 push-ups a fun challenge to attempt. Many are also working to build up to that number and get stuck at 75 for a considerable time ...

A study published this year evaluated push-ups as a simple, no-cost measure of CVD risk. It’s the first study to identify a relationship between push-up capacity at a baseline exam and CVD risk over ...

Experts emphasize proper form for push-ups, detailing hand placement, body alignment, and controlled lowering and pushing ...

When taking fitness tests, the toughest repetitions will usually be the last 20-30 seconds of maximum effort exercise. This is especially true if you're taking a two-minute test. If you are trying to ...

Most people over 60 want upper-body strength that helps them move with confidence. Strong arms and a stable core make daily tasks easier, from pushing open a heavy door to lifting groceries and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Bodyweight exercises like pull-ups and push-ups test and build upper body ...

The Army’s physical fitness test has remained unchanged for some 40 years: two minutes to do as many push-ups as possible, then two minutes for sit-ups, then a two mile run. Recruits need a certain ...

Whether you loved it or loathed it as a kid, the exercises can still be a revealing measure of health — now that no one’s forcing you to do them. By Danielle Friedman If you went to an American public ...