Ageless Strength: Essential Moves to Combat Muscle Loss Post-50

Lisette Marie

15. Step-Ups: Elevating Leg Power and Balance

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Mimicking the essential life skill of climbing stairs, Step-Ups are a brilliant exercise for building unilateral (one-sided) leg strength, improving balance, and boosting cardiovascular health. Simply step up onto a sturdy bench or platform with one leg, bringing the other knee up, then step back down. This move targets your quads, glutes, and hamstrings individually, helping to correct strength imbalances between legs. You can add weights as you progress, making it a versatile and highly functional addition to your routine for everyday power.

16. Face Pulls: The Posture Perfecter

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Combat the forward hunch that can come with age and screen time by incorporating Face Pulls. Using a resistance band or cable machine anchored at chest or head height, grasp the ends and pull the band towards your face, aiming your hands towards your ears while squeezing your shoulder blades together. This exercise specifically targets the often-neglected muscles of the upper back and rotator cuff, crucial for improving posture, enhancing shoulder health, and preventing injuries. It's a game-changer for upright, confident bearing.

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15. Step-Ups: Elevating Leg Power and Balance

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