Strength Training After 40: 7 Essential Exercises

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23 May 2025

Goblet Squats: Holding a dumbbell at chest level, perform squats to strengthen legs, core, and glutes

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Deadlifts: Hinge at the hips with weights to engage hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles effectively

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Push-Ups: Utilize bodyweight to work the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core, enhancing upper body strength

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Step-Ups: Step onto a sturdy platform to improve leg strength, balance, and functional movement for daily activities

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Plank Holds: Maintain a forearm plank position to build core stability and support spinal alignment and posture

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Dumbbell Rows: Pull dumbbells towards the torso to strengthen upper back, shoulders, and improve overall posture

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Lunges: Perform forward or walking lunges to target quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, enhancing lower body strength

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