If you can do 19 reps of this simple exercise after 60, your leg strength is considered elite

Try this simple exercise to test your leg strength over 60.
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Do chair exercises really build arm and leg strength? Researchers find out

A study of thousands of people shows that chair exercises can boost muscle power, balance, and overall mobility. Those seated ...

If You Can Do This Many Squats Without Stopping After 50, Your Leg Strength Is Exceptional

How many squats after 50 is exceptional? A CSCS breaks down benchmarks, form cues, and leg-strength tips.

6 Chair Exercises That Build Leg Muscle Better Than Squats After 65 (No Strain)

Chair exercises for leg strength after 65, 6 no-strain moves from certified trainer Michael Betts, with form cues and sets.
Runner's World

This quick test can help determine if you have weak glutes. Here’s what you need to do

Strong glutes are a staple of strong running. They power your stride, improve your form, and quite literally propel you forward. If you’ve suffered from any of these injuries, or want to learn where ...
Prevention

10-Second Balance Test May Indicate Your Overall Health, Study Says

A new study found that 20% of participants were unable to perform a 10-second single-leg balance test. Researchers suggest balance may be a stronger indicator of our overall health than ever before ...
Yahoo

This Is the Best Dumbbell Leg Workout for Lower-Body Strength—Hands Down

Think barbell back squats are the only way to grow a mammoth lower body? Guess again. While powerlifters swear by this powerful compound move, it's not exactly the be-all, end-all for growing leg ...

4 benefits of training to stand on one leg and what it means to your health

While standing on one leg may seem like a simple exercise, it becomes harder as you age. If you train yourself to do it, you ...
Women's Health

'I practised pistol squats for 4 weeks - and my results surprised me'

These single-leg squats are a serious test of strength and mobility. Stand on one leg with your other leg in front of you. Keep your torso upright and gaze forwards. Squat as low as possible while ...