Many people start doing push-ups with the idea that reaching a specific number (10? 50? 100?) will magically give them the toned arms and chest they've always wanted! But here's the "truth" you might ...

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 ...

A guest on a popular podcast claims women should be able to do 11 push-ups — is that legit? Nitat Termmee via Getty Images If you’re into podcasts, you’ve probably heard of the hugely popular “Mel ...

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 ...

Push-ups, also known as press-ups, are a fundamental exercise that engages multiple muscle groups, including the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. Beyond being a basic exercise, the ability to ...

One of the sounds echoing around #FitTok right now comes from Mel Robbins’ podcast. On March 3, the motivational expert and author was interviewing Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. The viral “11 push-up challenge” is motivating women ...

Push-ups come in many forms — some are progressions to make a push-up harder while others are regressions to make the upper-body exercise more accessible. One push-up variation that holds muscles ...

Jim Dreeben, 83, took up CrossFit in his 80s and got hooked. He does 100 push-ups and also planks six days a week, and his doctor told him to keep going. Dreeben's active lifestyle includes kayaking, ...

Julia is the associate news editor for Health, where she edits and publishes news articles on trending health and wellness topics. Her work has been featured in The Heights, an independent student ...