Push-ups might be one of the few exercises that most people on the planet have performed (or attempted to perform). Whether it’s as part of physical education in school, in a fitness test, or as a quick ... Continue Reading
Spiderman Push-Ups: One Bodyweight Exercise to Rule Them All
Push-ups are the gold standard in bodyweight and at-home workouts. In fact, they probably deserve to be the go-to exercise from toddler to senior. They don't require any special skills or genetic ... Continue Reading
8-Week Workout Plan for Push Up Strength and Power
How many push ups can you do? 20 or 30? 50? More? Maybe you’re one of the unlucky souls who can only manage five reps with questionable form. Say the word “exercise,” and the push up inevitably will be ... Continue Reading
The Fingertip Push-Up Training Plan
When I first got out of college I was hired to teach World History and coach football at a large high school in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs. I reported to work three weeks early along with the rest of ... Continue Reading
Burpees Never Get Old
Burpees are high intensity, involve the total body, and are excruciatingly difficult to do. They also can be an easy way to injure oneself if they haven’t a clue of how to execute them. If you’ve ... Continue Reading
Greasing the Groove: A More Effective Way to Prepare for Push Up Tests
If you’re an aspiring law enforcement officer or have your eyes on the military, then you’re no doubt starting to wonder about how to pass those tests. While many will argue that push ups have little ... Continue Reading
EMG Analysis of the Bench Press and Push Up
Electromyography, also known as EMG, is thought to be the holy grail of science when it comes to testing muscle activity. However, its effectiveness for predicting strength development remains surprisingly ... Continue Reading
