Should every woman be able to do 11 push-ups? According to orthopedic surgeon and health influencer Vonda Wright, they should — and, no, modified “girl push-ups” don’t count. Last month, Wright ...

Push-ups always came easy to me. In my 20s and 30s, I could crank out more than 30 a day if I wanted to, and I loved how strong they made me feel. But the other day, when I went to do a set of 10 push ...

Orthopedic surgeon and self-proclaimed “longevity doc” Dr. Vonda Wright claims that 11 push-ups can change a woman’s life. The concept has since become a viral trend with TikTokers replicating it ...

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It's because they're cheapening a portion of the rep and not getting the max muscle-building stimulus.' That stimulus, over ...

Push-up challenges are trending. Before you try for 100 reps, focus on getting the exercise right. By Danielle Friedman This week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Health and Human Services ...

You know that friend who seems to eat pizza and stay skinny while you gain weight just looking at carbs? The same thing happens with exercise. I have a buddy who can knock out 200 push-ups and burn ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Push-ups work your chest, arms, core, and legs all at ...