Push-Ups

25 Push-Ups A Day Challenge For Mental Health Awareness

25 Push-Ups A Day Challenge For Mental Health Awareness

You might have seen the 25 Push-Ups A Day Challenge For Mental Health awareness floating around on social media. For me, it was on Facebook, and I wanted to give it ago to show my support for mental health. 2020 Has been a tough time for many people worldwide with lockdowns and covid-19, which focuses […]

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Uneven Push-ups

When do You Perform Uneven Push-ups?

If you have ever done push-ups, you understand why they are one of the most efficient chest bodyweight exercises. Besides working out the primary upper body and core muscles, there is a range of push-up variations. Each presents different challenges as your skill and strength level increases. So, when do you perform uneven push-ups? Learn

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How Many Push-Ups Should a 40-Year-Old Woman Do

How Many Push-Ups Should a 40-Year-Old Woman Do?

Have you ever wondered how many push-ups a 40-year-old woman should do? Push-ups are an excellent way for women to build upper body strength. Not only do they build the muscles in your triceps, shoulders, and pectoral muscles. They also help you make both your core and your lower back stronger, which is beneficial for

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Your Body Weight do you Lift in a Push-Up

How Much of Your Body Weight do you Lift in a Push-Up?

Whilst performing push-ups the other day, I started to wonder how much body weight do you lift in a push-up. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (this is the NSCA’s scientific journal that publishes monthly research information) did a study in 2005 stating that a standard push-up done on a flat surface with your

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