Push-Ups

How to Do a Push-Up With Perfect Form — Even as a Beginner

Aug 23, 2024

How to Do a Push-Up With Perfect Form — Even as a Beginner

Buried deep in your brain, you might have a memory of shakily attempting — and maybe failing — to do a handful of push-ups during your fifth-grade gym class.

If You Want to Be a Pro at Push-Ups, Do This 10-Minute Push-Up Progression Workout

Sep 22, 2021

If You Want to Be a Pro at Push-Ups, Do This 10-Minute Push-Up Progression Workout

If mastering five, 10, 20, or more push-ups has always been a fitness goal of yours, but you can barely do one or two reps without struggling, try this 10-minute push-up progression workout.

Ever Wanted to Do a 1-Arm Push-Up? Here Are Expert Tips to Nail It

Jun 30, 2021

Ever Wanted to Do a 1-Arm Push-Up? Here Are Expert Tips to Nail It

After seeing Brie Larson do a one-arm push-up, I was instantly intrigued.

Once Again, Brie Larson Proves She's Way More Fit Than Anyone With Her 1-Arm Push-Up

Jun 10, 2021

Once Again, Brie Larson Proves She's Way More Fit Than Anyone With Her 1-Arm Push-Up

There goes my jaw dropping to the floor again.

Can't Do Push-Ups Off of Your Knees? Try This Trainer's Hack Using a Booty Band

May 7, 2021

Can't Do Push-Ups Off of Your Knees? Try This Trainer's Hack Using a Booty Band

Push-ups are hard — they require you to build core and upper-body strength after all — and while there are plenty of moves you can do to master a full push-up, certified functional strength coach Kara Lennon has a simple hack to help you do the exercise on your toes as opposed to your knees.

Build Upper-Body Strength Without Ever Doing a Push-Up — Try This Trainer's 5 Exercises

Sep 9, 2020

Build Upper-Body Strength Without Ever Doing a Push-Up — Try This Trainer's 5 Exercises

Some people have a love-hate relationship with exercises like burpees (guilty) or, let's say, push-ups.

When It Comes to Push-Up Modifications, Elevated Push-Ups Reign Supreme

Aug 17, 2020

When It Comes to Push-Up Modifications, Elevated Push-Ups Reign Supreme

I'm a push-up pessimist through and through.

Wide-Arm Push-Ups Are Tough — but These Alignment Tips Will Help You Improve

Aug 7, 2020

Wide-Arm Push-Ups Are Tough — but These Alignment Tips Will Help You Improve

I have been ignoring wide-arm push-ups for years — due to the (false) assumption that this particular hand positioning was ineffective.

Push-Ups Don’t Intimidate Me Anymore — Here’s What I Did to Improve My Strength

Jul 2, 2020

Push-Ups Don’t Intimidate Me Anymore — Here’s What I Did to Improve My Strength

My workout determination has gotten me through burpee after burpee, demanding at-home fitness programs, half-marathons, and speedy swim intervals.

Prevent Lower-Back Pain During Push-Ups With These Pro Tips

Jun 4, 2020

Prevent Lower-Back Pain During Push-Ups With These Pro Tips

Let's hear it for push-ups — they're an amazing tool for sculpting triceps, they don't require a single piece of equipment, and after a few sets, you will definitely feel that glorious burn.

5 Fitness Challenges to Try While Working Out at Home

Apr 23, 2020

5 Fitness Challenges to Try While Working Out at Home

Navigating your new workout normal from home is a great time to reimagine your fitness goals.

4 Strength-Training Exercises That Require No Equipment

Mar 25, 2020

4 Strength-Training Exercises That Require No Equipment

Just because your strength-training routine revolves around gym equipment, it doesn't mean you have to ditch your fitness goals while social distancing.