Welcome friend! In this article, you will learn all about sit-ups for seniors. Should you do them? Are They good for you? Are there better options? Learn all this and more! Sit-ups are probably the most common and well-known strength training exercise there is. After all, it’s not that uncommon to hear people start doing … Read more
In today’s episode of the exercise library, we’ll talk about tricep extensions. Tricep extensions for seniors are an effective way to build tricep strength. Read on to learn why tricep strength is important for seniors. While I’ve talked a lot about the importance of compound movements and lower body strength, some isolation movements are more … Read more
The leg press is an effective lower body strength exercise for seniors that can improve your leg strength and muscle mass very fast. While the leg press is not ideal for functional strength like the squat or the deadlift, it has several benefits for seniors. Unlike squats or deadlifts, leg press doesn’t require good posture … Read more
In previous posts in my exercise library, I have covered lower-body movements like deadlifts and squats. They are great but they leave out one important muscle group of the legs. The calves! There’s no better exercise for calves than calf raises. Read on why they are a must for seniors! Calves are probably one of … Read more
Planks are the perfect abdominal and core exercise for seniors. Read on to find out why! The abdominal and core muscles consist of several layered muscle groups that have a very important function of keeping us upright and protecting the spine and the internal organs. Weak abdominal muscles can cause an abundance of problems, ranging … Read more
Push-ups are a simple bodyweight exercise that improves your whole upper body strength. But are they good for seniors? Read on to find out. Last time in my exercise bank -series I wrote about the lat pulldown for seniors. The lat pulldown is a great upper body exercise that activates almost the whole upper body … Read more
In this post, you will learn about the shoulder press for seniors. The shoulder press is a movement that develops your overhead strength, something that many seniors struggle with. Read on to find out why the shoulder press is a great exercise for seniors! Need to lift that heavy box of family treasures to the … Read more