Build a strong, stable lower body by adding these simple moves to your workouts.<\/p>\n
Your mid-60s can be an exceptionally fun time in life. You may be looking at retirement and taking time to do the things you enjoy most in life. But first and foremost, there\u2019s something that needs to be at the top of your to-do list, and that\u2019s building leg strength<\/a>. Whether your future goal in life is to play more golf or pickleball, travel the world and sightsee, or explore new trails for walks or runs, you\u2019ll need strong legs<\/a> for all of them.<\/p>\n We spoke with Domenic Angelino, MS, MPH, CSCS, CPT<\/a>, Chief Exercise Scientist at FitCraft<\/a>, to learn five simple exercises that can help restore leg strength<\/a> faster than squats after 65.<\/p>\n \tRomanian Deadlifts<\/p>\n \u201cIn addition to building your back muscles, Romanian deadlifts also build the muscles on the back of your thighs, your hamstrings, much more directly than squats can. They also train your glutes, the muscles of your butt. Altogether, they target important parts of your lower body while also strengthening your core through the way they involve your lower back muscles,\u201d Angelino tells us.<\/p>\n Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
\nHold a dumbbell in each hand. (Use light weights as you work on mastering your form.)
\nBend your knees slightly and hold the weights in front of your thighs.
\nPress your hips back as you lower the dumbbells down your leg. Maintain a straight back as you do so.
\nSqueeze your glutes to return to the start position.<\/p>\n