To enhance grip strength and engage muscles in the back and lower body, consider incorporating the farmer's carry exercise into your routine. Simply hold onto free weights or household items and carry them for one to two minutes
Despite any intimidation, deadlifts are among the best exercises for individuals over 60, helping maintain the ability to perform daily activities like bending down and standing up from chairs independently. Start by placing a box behind you and pick up and lower a free weight
Acting as a fall-recovery transfer, burpees can aid in safely transitioning from lying on the floor to standing up. Using support if necessary, lower your body until on the floor, then return to your feet. Incorporating your legs, arms, and core
Holding a dumbbell close to your chest, perform goblet squats to strengthen your lower body and core. Drive through the heels and hips to stand back up, completing three to four sets of 10 to 15 reps.
Strengthen your core and upper back with side planks with rotation. Stack your legs and get into a side plank position, then reach across your body with the top hand and pull your elbow back to the starting position.
Utilizing a resistance band, perform band pullaparts to target the muscles in your shoulders and upper back. Hold the band with both hands shoulder-width apart and pull it apart until your hands are aligned with your torso
Strengthen your lower body with split squats, starting with one foot forward and one foot back in a staggered stance. Lower yourself down until your back knee touches the ground, then push through the heel of your front foot to come back up.
Conclude your workout routine with pushups to target the muscles in your chest, shoulders, and arms. Keep your body in a straight line and lower yourself until your chest touches the floor before pushing back up.