I decided to try for 70 reps of weighted push-ups each day for a week, placing a barbell plate across my mid-upper back and repping it out for 7 sets of 10. Here’s what happened. As the name ...

Think you're strong? These advanced push-up variations will challenge your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core—only the elite can master all six.

Let’s be honest, you can’t get a more simple, yet effective, exercise for building upper body strength than the basic push-up. But, once you become a push-up pro, you’ll probably be looking ...