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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. If the phrase “lift ...
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It took me almost ten years to nail a full push up. With help from expert trainers, here’s what actually made the difference.