What muscles do push ups work? The classic strength-training exercise recruits lots of different muscles for movement and stabilization, but it mainly targets your chest, shoulders and upper arms.

Push-ups are one of the most effective exercises for working your chest, triceps, shoulders, and even your core (that abdominal belt we all want to strengthen). They're versatile, require no equipment ...

Take this 30-second pushup test to see if your strength after 50 ranks as elite, plus tips to boost your score safely.

POV: You’re hitting your favorite group class several times a week. You can feel yourself get a little stronger every time you walk onto that floor. Until they bring up one dreaded move: push-ups. The ...