I'm a 35 yr old female, 5'6", 120lbs, in good general shape (walk loads, work out) who has never been able to achieve a single-push up. It's a key move to many of the workouts I want to do, but most strength-building programs assume that even the weakest can do at least one. What should I do? [more inside]
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Is it really dangerous to lift weights with a mitral valve prolapse? [more inside]
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Why do some people have veins that pop out of their biceps and shoulders, while others who work out don't? [more inside]
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