Growing older comes with many changes that can be difficult to accept.
For one,your muscle mass decreases, along with power and strength.
Needless to say, strength training is not a question; it’s a must-do.
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So we’re here to help you out with the best bodyweight exercises to regain muscle mass after 50.
However, bodyweight movements can also be a great way to help you regain muscle mass.
Keep reading to learn all about them.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Hand-Release Pushups
These productive bodyweight exercises start off with Hand-Release Pushups.
Think of a traditional pushup, but with a little twist.
Next, lower your body using control until you touch the floor.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Flex your triceps and chest once you rise up before performing another rep.
Complete 3 sets of 8 reps for each leg.
Start the motion by lying on your back with both of your knees bent.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Pick one leg up, keeping it straight as you raise it into the air.
double-check your core stays tight as you drive through the heel of the leg that’s on the ground.
Flex your glute hard at the top of the movement for just two seconds, then come back down.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Complete 3 sets of 10 reps on one leg before switching over to the other.
Side Plank Hip Lifts
Last but not least, let’s get into Side Plank Hip Lifts.
Get your shoulders in line with your wrists and your feet stacked on top of each other.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
Complete 3 sets of 10 reps.
