Many individuals strive to live a long, healthy, and amazing existence.

Consuming a healthy diet and doing everything in your power to build andpreserve lean muscle massis key.

Needless to say, moving your body and activating your muscles is a majorkey to longevity.

mature man demonstrating workout to live to 100 and beyond

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Muscle can be considered a fountain of youth, since it keeps your body strong and elevates your metabolism.

If you’re not sure where to begin, we have you covered.

Let’s get into the #1 strength workout to live to 100 and beyond.

barbell romanian deadlift

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Then, push your body back up, flexing your upper pecs and triceps to finish the movement.

Create resistance on the way back up until you get a full stretch at the top.

Then, move on to the next rep. Lower your body using control until you gently sit down on the bench.

dumbbell feet elevated pushups, workout for faster metabolism after 40

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Begin this exercise by holding a pair of heavy dumbbells by each side.

Keep your chest tall, core tight, and spine neutral.

Brace your abs hard, then begin walking with control for 50 to 100 feet.

neutral grip lat pulldowns workout to live to 100

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Once you complete the distance, turn around, and walk back to the start.

bench pistol squat

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farmer’s walk

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