MarathonMike
Diamond Member
So I've been doing more upper body and core these last few months and I really like it! It doesn't take that long to do the routines and I notice a pretty big difference. When your over 60 the goal isn't to get the perfect beach body cuz that ain't happening! But it is good to feel stronger in your core and upper body. If you don't do something you just get weaker and then you start falling and.... uh oh. So for what it's worth this is what I do. I'm 63, 6' 1 and 205 lbs.
25 pullups on a short bar, so I'm not fully extended. Basically half pull ups.
Ab ripper X 2 or 3 times a week. A 15 minute core workout easy to find on the web.
Bench Press 2 or 3 times a week 135 lbs. 5-7 reps repeat 6 times
Dead Lift 1 or 2 times per week. 140-180 lbs. 4-5 reps repeat 3 times.
I also do stretching on an inversion board and a beginner yoga routine 2 or 3 times a week.
The point is, do something. Everyone is different, and this is not meant to be one size fits all. It's just what I've been doing and it has been showing benefits. Be well.
25 pullups on a short bar, so I'm not fully extended. Basically half pull ups.
Ab ripper X 2 or 3 times a week. A 15 minute core workout easy to find on the web.
Bench Press 2 or 3 times a week 135 lbs. 5-7 reps repeat 6 times
Dead Lift 1 or 2 times per week. 140-180 lbs. 4-5 reps repeat 3 times.
I also do stretching on an inversion board and a beginner yoga routine 2 or 3 times a week.
The point is, do something. Everyone is different, and this is not meant to be one size fits all. It's just what I've been doing and it has been showing benefits. Be well.