Push-Ups: Exactly how to get stronger

Push-Ups: Exactly how to get stronger

Push-ups are the most accessible and beneficial upper body exercise that exists, but also often the most poorly executed.

Let’s fix that. Here is how to do them exactly right and get stronger. You can go from novice, to full floor push-ups in 3-6 months without pain or frustration. If you’re already great at push-ups, keep reading for challenging variations.

Pull-Ups! How to progress.

Pull-Ups! How to progress.

"I want to do a pull-up!" is a great fitness goal. It requires strength, technique, reasonably healthy body composition, and a little bravery.

You’ll work through stages of progress, and add other assistance work like bent dumbbell rows, pulldowns, rear felt flyes, etc. to see results. Here’s how to get there: