Men who can complete 40 or more push-ups have a 96% lower risk of cardiovascular disease events compared to those who can do fewer than 10, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. The study, conducted by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, followed 1,104 active-duty male firefighters for 10 years. [1]
Over the follow-up period, 37 cardiovascular events occurred, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. The association between push-up capacity and reduced CVD risk persisted after adjusting for age and body mass index, according to the study. [2]
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