I did 50 barbell push-ups every day for a week — and the results surprised me

Woman on knees with hands on a barbell during functional workout

I upped my push-up game by adding 50 barbell push-ups a day to my exercise routine for one week. My chest is still recovering, and I learned a few lessons along the way. 

The humble push-up is a staple compound exercise found in functional workouts. They target the anterior deltoids (fronts of your shoulders), pectoral muscles and triceps, engaging your core and developing upper-body strength.