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Push-up challenges trend, but proper form and training are crucial. Experts advise starting with modified push-ups and building strength gradually. Mental fortitude is key to success.
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Drop and Give Me β¦ One Push-up challenges are trending. Before you try for 100 reps, focus on getting the exercise right. By Danielle Friedman Published Aug. 22, 2025Updated Aug. 27, 2025 This week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched what they called the βPete and Bobby Challenge,β which involves doing 100 push-ups and 50 pull-ups in under ten minutes. The two cabinet members said they hoped to inspire American youth to take up the challenge as part of Mr. Kennedyβs ongoing effort to βmake America healthy again.β Such tests are nothing new, but push-ups do seem to be in the ether. Earlier this year, the podcast host Mel Robbins aired an interview with Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon, who claimed that every woman should be able to do 11 push-ups on her toes β not on her knees. The clip went viral, and many women felt inspired (or spooked) enough to try it themselves. On a recent episode of her show, Ms....
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