However, Joseph suggests that men in their 20s should be able to do an average of between 30 and 43 push-ups, adding that between 30 and 54+ is an ‘excellent’ measure of overall fitness. For women, ...

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 ...

The ability to perform push-ups—a seemingly simple bodyweight exercise—has emerged as a surprising predictor of overall health and longevity, sparking a viral fitness trend that challenges ...