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The 9 Best Exercises To Maintain Upper-Body Strength As You Age

Dumbbell chest presses work your pecs, shoulders, and triceps in a fluid, shoulder-friendly motion.

1. Dumbbell Chest Press

seated rows work your mid-back and biceps. The seated row is an alternative to barbell and dumbbell rows for those with musculoskeletal difficulties.

2. Seated Row

Shoulder presses are our next upper-body strength exercises for seniors. To reach high shelves and put items back, this maneuver is essential.

3. Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Pulldowns focus on spinal stabilizing latissimus dorsi. Many elderly people find pull-ups too difficult, therefore the lat pulldown machine is a good alternative.

4. Lat Pulldowns

Dumbbell pec flies, a "bodybuilding" exercise, can strengthen and maintain chest mobility.

5. Dumbbell Fly

The "buff arms" look comes from your biceps, which stabilize your elbows and wrists. Slowly lower to optimize profits.

6. Dumbbell Bicep Curls

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A powerful upper body depends on the posterior shoulder. Reverse flies (rear delt rows) on cable machines are popular for targeting this location.

8. Cable Reverse Fly

Tricep dips conclude our best upper-body exercises for seniors. This downward-pressing workout works the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Increase strength and mobility.

9. Tricep Dips

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