WASHINGTON - The push-up is a classic bodyweight exercise, and for good reason. There is no machine, no barbell, no resistance band - just you and the floor. It builds strength, requires zero ...

This classic bodyweight exercise remains one of the most effective ways to build muscle, protect your shoulders, and improve daily performance—without stepping foot in a gym.

If you can’t do a push-up with proper form, don’t worry – you’re far from alone, and there are alternatives.Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian Are push-ups really worth the hype? According to ...

Weight training is essential to good physical health and is especially important for aging well. A study by Harvard researchers found that middle-aged men who could do 20 push-ups had better heart ...