Pushups don't lie. After 50, you can tell a lot about someone's strength, joint health, and overall fitness by how many they can perform. And unlike machine exercises that guide your movements, ...

However, Joseph suggests that men in their 20s should be able to do an average of between 30 and 43 push-ups, adding that ...

Learn how to improve push-ups with this personal trainer's advice based on common mistakes she sees in the gym.

You may still have nightmares about having to do a certain number of pushups in gym class—or as a penalty for making a mistake during a youth sports practice. These days, no one is demanding you "drop ...