This strength workout will make your body look younger.

As you age, your body begins to change if you’re not staying active.

to get to reverse this process, you oughta performstrength trainingto build and maintain as much muscle as possible.

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We recommend performing a strength workout at least two to three times each week, focusing onfull-body workouts.

When choosing what strength training exercises to include in your routine, compound movements are king.

They engage the most muscle groups and will give you the best results.

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We’ve made your journey simple with a strength workout to get started with.

Hinge your hips back, then squat down low enough to pick up the kettlebell.

Be certain your shoulders are in line with the handle of the kettlebell, and keep your torso straight.

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Stand up tall, and flex your glutes at the top of the movement.

Reverse the motion to put the weight down before performing another rep. Use resistance on the way back up, keeping tension in your lats.

Get a good stretch at the top by letting your shoulder blades come up prior to performing another rep.

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Firmly plant your heel on the floor, then lower yourself until your back knee touches the floor.

Push through with your front leg and rise back up.

Complete three to four sets of 10 reps on each leg.

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Hold a dumbbell in each hand, then position the weights up with your palms facing each other.

Press your shoulder blades back into the bench, then lower the dumbbells keeping control.

Complete three to four sets of 15 reps.

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