5 Bodyweight Tests for Fitness After 50
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- Article Focus: this article discusses bodyweight exercises that are good indicators of overall fitness and strength.
- * What it Measures: Upper-body strength and core stability.
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Article Focus: this article discusses bodyweight exercises that are good indicators of overall fitness and strength.
Exercise 1: Push-Ups
* Muscles Worked: Chest, shoulders, triceps, core.
* What it Measures: Upper-body strength and core stability.
* How too Do It:
- Place hands slightly wider than shoulder-width on the floor.
- Keep body straight from head to heels.
- Lower chest until nearly touching the ground.
- press back up with full control.
* Reps: Aim for 10-15 reps.
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Exercise 2: Squats
* muscles Worked: Quads, glutes, hamstrings.
* What it Measures: Lower-body power and endurance.
* How to Do It:
- Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Push hips back and lower until thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Keep chest lifted and weight in heels.
- Drive back up with strength.
* Reps: Perform 12-15 reps.
Related Link: 4 Bodyweight Exercises That Build More Muscle Than Machines After 50
Exercise 3: Plank Hold
* Muscles Worked: Deep core muscles.
* What it Measures: Core endurance and stability.
* How to Do It:
- Place forearms on the ground with elbows under shoulders.
- Extend legs straight behind you, balancing on toes.
- Keep body in one long line.
* Hold Time: Hold steady for 3 (the text is cut off here, but it implies a time duration).
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