Push-ups are a top test of strength. See how many you should do based on your age—and what your score says about your fitness ...

Think push-ups are just about up-down-repeat? Think again. Personal trainer Ben Longley shares 10 of his favorite push-up variations for maximizing your workout.

I did 35 push-ups in my first minute, then dropped to 22 for the second, then 16, 16, 14, 10 and 11 for the final five sets. With a more conservative start, I could have probably made up the ...

But on Feb. 18, 2020, Polly decided to give it another go, this time with no progressions, nothing fancy: just 10 push-ups a day. "I decided to be persistent for the first time and do small steps ...

This push day workout routine works muscles in the chest, shoulders, back and core. Use dumbbells to perform push exercises like Arnold press and glute bridge.

Pause in this position for a few seconds, and then press down into the ground to straighten your elbows and push your body back up to the starting position. Repeat 10 times. Chest press ...

Here are five steps to doing a complete push-up, from your toes, in five weeks. Aim to complete two sets of ten of each ...

People in their 60s (both genders) should be able to do at least 10 push-ups. Benefits of push-ups. Weight-bearing exercises like push-ups can help increase bone density, which is particularly ...

Doing 50 push-ups with poor form (hips sagging, not lowering enough, shoulders collapsing) won't give you the same results (and yes, more risk of injury) as doing 10 perfect push-ups.

The number of push-ups you can do reveals a lot about your health. While it may decrease with age, simple modifications can help you continue doing them well into your senior years.