{"id":353676,"date":"2025-08-18T07:52:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T07:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/353676\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T07:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T07:52:12","slug":"5-classic-strength-moves-that-beat-personal-training-after-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/353676\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Classic Strength Moves That Beat Personal Training After 40"},"content":{"rendered":"

Real talk: Life happens. Between juggling work deadlines, social plans, and endless errands, heading to the gym for a personal training session quickly gets pushed to the back burner. But prioritizing health and wellness is a non-negotiable\u2014especially after 40. So we\u2019ve rounded up five classic strength moves<\/a> that make for an ultra-productive workout. The best part? You can easily do these exercises at home or wherever you happen to be.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a CPT and women\u2019s health coach, I believe that age doesn\u2019t limit your strength potential, it just changes how we approach training,\u201d says Kristina Turnure, MS, CPT, PN1, GGS-PPN<\/b><\/a>, founder at Built & Balanced. \u201cThe exercises below are timeless because they train the patterns we use daily: squatting, pushing, pulling, hinging, and stabilizing. Over 40, the primary goal is moving well, staying strong, and keeping your body ready for daily living.\u201d<\/p>\n

These tried-and-true exercises will help you preserve and build muscle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5 Classic Strength Moves To Do After 40<\/b>
\n\tSquat<\/p>\n

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\u201cSquats target your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and core, which are key muscles for mobility and longevity,\u201d Turnure explains.<\/p>\n

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  1. Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart on the floor.<\/li>\n
  2. Extend your arms in front of you or place your hands on your hips.<\/li>\n
  3. Bend at the knees and hips to lower into a squat.<\/li>\n
  4. Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor.<\/li>\n
  5. Press through your heels to return to standing.<\/li>\n
  6. Perform 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps.<\/li>\n
  7. To modify this exercise, hold onto a chair or countertop for support, or decrease squat depth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \tPushup<\/p>\n

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    \u201cPushups strengthen the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core, helping maintain upper-body pushing strength,\u201d Turnure says.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n

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    1. Assume a high plank with your hands under your shoulders and your body straight.<\/li>\n
    2. Bend your elbows and lower your chest toward the floor.<\/li>\n
    3. Maintain a long, straight body as you lower.<\/li>\n
    4. Press back up, straightening your arms.<\/li>\n
    5. Perform 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 10 reps.<\/li>\n
    6. To modify this exercise, elevate your hands on a workout bench or wall to decrease shoulder and wrist strain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      \tGlute Bridge<\/p>\n

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      \u201cGlute bridges support hip stability, glute activation, and low back health,\u201d Turnure points out.<\/p>\n

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      1. Lie flat on your back with bent knees and feet hip-width apart on the floor.<\/li>\n
      2. Press through your heels to lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from head to heels.<\/li>\n
      3. Squeeze your buttocks, holding at the top for a moment.<\/li>\n
      4. Lower your hips back to the start position.<\/li>\n
      5. Perform 3 to 4 sets of 12 to 15 reps.<\/li>\n
      6. To modify this exercise, perform single-leg glute bridges for a greater challenge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        \tBent-Over Row<\/p>\n

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        \u201cRows keep your posture strong and combat the \u2018desk hunch\u2019 by strengthening the back, shoulders, and arms,\u201d says Turnure.<\/p>\n

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        1. Stand tall, feet hip-width apart, and a dumbbell in each hand in front of you.<\/li>\n
        2. Hinge at the hips until your torso is parallel to the ground.<\/li>\n
        3. Maintain a flat back and soft knees.<\/li>\n
        4. Allow the weights to lower with your arms completely extended.<\/li>\n
        5. Row the dumbbells up toward your torso.<\/li>\n
        6. Lower to the start position with control.<\/li>\n
        7. Complete 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          \tPlank<\/p>\n

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          \u201cPlanks build deep core strength, spinal stability, and total-body tension,\u201d Turnure explains.<\/p>\n

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          1. Place your hands under your shoulders.<\/li>\n
          2. Press into the pads of your fingers and hug your inner arm toward your armpit.<\/li>\n
          3. Walk your feet out to hip-width. Your body should form a straight line.<\/li>\n
          4. Engage your abs, squeeze your buttocks, and pull upward through your quads.<\/li>\n
          5. Hold your plank, completing 3 to 4 sets of 20 to 40-second holds.<\/li>\n
          6. To modify this exercise, lower to your knees while maintaining a straight line from shoulders to hips.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            Alexa Mellardo<\/p>\n

            \t\tAlexa is a content strategist, editor, and writer based in Greenwich, Connecticut. She has 11+ years of experience creating content for travel, lifestyle, fitness, wellness, F&B, home, and celeb news publications.\t\t\t\t\tRead more about Alexa <\/a><\/p>\n