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 ...

Planks and push-ups can be intimidating, but this modified push-up and plank workout can help you ease into the moves by introducing variations that can be both progressed and regressed. That’s where ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLT Push-pull workouts can reduce injury risk and support balanced ...

Strong arms do more than look toned. They help lift groceries, push doors, and support posture all day. Upper body strength ...

Strengthening your shoulder muscles with exercises like bent-over row and mountain climbers can help you gain definition and maintain mobility.

Having a musculoskeletal strength imbalance can cause injury and other complications in your performance athletically or on the job. Here is a question from an officer seeking to improve his ...

Push-ups are one of the best bodyweight exercises to hit your chest, arms, shoulders and core and, although difficult, there’s no better feeling than once you’ve mastered them. But then what do you?

This article was medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barchi, MD, a sports medicine specialist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on June 17, 2019. The shoulders are the most flexible joint ...

I’ve been strength training for a long time and mostly use kettlebells to build muscle, but recently I’ve developed an interest in bodyweight exercises and circuit training, which can be a great way ...

"The best warmup moves are movements that look similar to your workout for the day," BOC-certified athletic trainer Liz Letchford, MS, tells POPSUGAR. So thinking about the actual moves you're going ...

Although they're a popular and effective full-body exercise, push-ups can be tricky to master. There are plenty of easy ways to modify a push-up for those looking to gain strength, manage discomfort, ...

Drop and give us… well, read on for how many. Your ability to do push-ups indicates more than just how muscular your arms are — the number you can do also offers clues about your overall health. “A ...