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Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults

Exercises to Try - Strength Exercises

Strength exercises build muscle, and even very small changes in muscle strength can make a real difference in your ability to perform everyday activities like carrying groceries, lifting a grandchild, or getting up from a chair. The 10 muscle strengthening exercises which follow include

  1. wrist curls
  2. arm curls
  3. side arm raises
  4. elbow extensions
  5. chair dips
  6. seated rows with resistance band
  7. back leg raises
  8. knee curls
  9. leg straightening exercises
  10. toe stands

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