Sorry to state the obvious, but pushups are hard. They may be one of the most intimidating exercises for many people. I’ve been a personal trainer for over a decade, and I still dread doing them!

Pushup test after 55: CSCS Jarrod Nobbe shares elite rep standards, perfect-form cues, and tips to boost your score.

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 ...

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, ...