WAR.NING! Legs Weaken First: 3 Exercises Every Person Over 50 Should Do

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
• Bend your knees and push your hips back as if sitting in a chair.
• Keep your chest up and knees behind your toes.
• Rise back up to standing.

You can also try:

• Split squats: One leg forward, one leg back.
• Chair squats: Lower into a chair and stand back up.

Benefits:

• Builds overall leg strength
• Boosts metabolism and hormone function
• Improves posture and joint flexibility

3. Lunges

Lunges are great for leg strength, flexibility, and coordination.

How to do a basic lunge:

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