One Incredible Exercise For Stronger Legs (for 50+)
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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals one great exercise that can be used to build stronger legs in people over fifty.
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I’m a 64 year old female and I do 50 reps per leg five times a week. And the progress is as fast as it is amazing. Give it a go, people out there!😊
Thank u for your input !!
Awesome, young lady 👌👊👏👏👏
@@adriancarr1443 Thank You, Your Kindness! 🙏
Impressive, keep up the good work.
I'm 65 and recently retired. Gonna try this
I do reverse and forward daily for decades. It was not easy when started and some days body conditions are not stable for these movements. But after awhile I am used to it and became easy that I needed to add elastic bands and practicing walking lunges (200 counts a few times a week). Am 70, doing everything that beneficial for my aging body. I stopped playing tennis and those rough sports to prevent injuries as I am a bit on the underweight side so I switched to swimming. The lunges exercises effectively improve my lap swimming and help me to enjoy my one hour daily swimming. I don't experience any back pain, hip pain and no insomnia so far and until now enjoy my days exercising and trolling in nature with hiking and walking.
I would suggest beginners to hold on to a chair, wall or counter, when starting lunges. It won't take long before you're getting strong and independent from holding to something. That's a wonderful daily habit you should not miss. Recommend to perform at least 2 sets of 12 and slowly gradually longer. I do separately through the day whenever I remember, in front TV, while working at office or in home. I even do it while traveling in hotel rooms.
Thank you for the video to educate the good things to our community. 👍+Subscribe 💕
Thank you for your detailed comment - I'm glad you enjoyed the video, have a great day!
Thank you for these useful.vedios. its very helpful. My appreciation and gratitude.
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Thanks for that.
I benifted a lot of ur explanation and ur experience in doing this exercise .ism 75and will start doing ur brand. Thank u.
I'm a 60 y/o runner (10+ miles) and a personal trainer. I learned the hard way about forward lunges... I don't do them or teach them anymore, but I love back lunges!
Why?
@@gilbertocastillocamacho9445they can really wreck havoc on your knees. Reverse lunges are much safer.
I’m 79 & just saw your video. The reverse lunges really are a challenge to start esp. with balance, but after a bit a good wkout was gained.
I'm 70 (5'4", 135 lbs) and do 145-165 lb squats (w/SSB), 165-185 lb DL's (w/hex trap bar), 155-175 lb RDL's (with Oly bar), reverse lunges off an 8" bench w/30 and 25 lb dmbls, BSS w/30 and 25 lb dmbls, and extensions and curls with my Bulletproof Fitness Isolator. Retired in '21 after over 40 years in the gym business, so I guess lifting for that many years gave me a decent base to continue! Age should not be a limiting factor on exercise, taking into account each individuals fitness and health issues/limitations.
66 here and former competitive triathlete/runner but both my knees are now torn up to the point about all I can do is walk and some very limited uphill semi sprints. I am so sad that I can also no longer do squats nor lunges. I'll give these a shot tomorrow. With my fingers cross, thanx for the tip.
Did it work for you?
Brilliant. Simple but effective exercises that I can do. (I'm 74)
I am 73 and went back to the gym after 20 years ,lost 10 kg doing weight training and intermittent fasting but I don’t have enough muscle in my legs so this is a great exercise for me ,the problem is I can’t keep my balance yet so I have hold to a chair ,soon is New year’s holiday in Japan and the gym is off for a week so I will challenge myself,thank you so much and Happy Holidays 🙏🤗
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I have been doing reverse walking for similar reasons. Easier on knees plus many other benefits. Basically, you start out like you are doing reverse lunge.
I would recommend beginners or seniors reverse a lawn chair in front and place hands on top for stability. Also in the kitchen place hands on counter to perform.
Many thanks Will. This exercise was just what I was looking for. I'm 67 and I've noticed that the balance and strength in my legs was declining. This is working for me, and i felt the burn immediately. As suggested elsewhere in the comments, I'd recommend holding on to something initially. I use the sink in the bathroom. Its a great exercise! 👍
Barefoot shoes allows more balance. Can't go back to conventional shoes anymore!
He is right I experienced pain on my knee when I do the forward lunges!
Will, you are a star. I’ve been doing forward lunges for quite some time but never tried the reverse. Luckily I don’t get any problems with my knees but now that you’ve pointed out the advantages of reverse lunges I’m going to concentrate on those. Thanks so much.
Great to hear my video was helpful - have a great day!
Bonjour Will from Toronto Canada, I have never subscribed to any channel on TH-cam. However, after seeing your videos, I instantly appreciated your expert knowledge as a PT. Your introductions always start with a clear explanation of the science based reason for many different types of pain, followed by a demonstration of specific exercises to help correct the issue. You seem genuine and caring, thank you for all the great advice so far looking forward to seeing more..😊
Thank you so much for you generous feedback - I am so glad my videos and their structure works well for you, it's always great to know that the format is received well. Have the best day!
Thank you. This is a great exercise for me. I am just finishing breast cancer treatment and have lost much of my muscle tone, esp. in the legs.
I wish nothing but the best for you. Take care. 😀
Amother great exercise! I agree it's so much easier on the knees with reverse lunge. Thank you, Will.
I'm so glad my video has helped - I wish you all the best in your recovery, have a great day!
I hope you make a full recovery physically and mentally. I can sympathise as my wife also had breast cancer in 2020🙏
Best wishes Jacqueline 🙂👍
This seems like an excellent exercise, which I shall be doing in future. I may be turning 70 in January, and have 2 hip replacements, but I still like my backside to look firm in a pair of jeans 😂
as a 30 year old athlete, i completely agree. reverse Lunges are so good on the knees
00:38 reverse lunge
01:43 start with ...
Thanks mr Will. You explain clearly, demonstrate at right pace.
Great instruction. Thanks a million. Subscribed.
I used to do this every sunday when i was younger, at church, its called geneflecting!!!
This seems like a great exercise. I tried it and the nearest my knee got to the ground was about nine inches!! 😂
I’m extremely stiff and was never good at balance.
I love your videos….so good at explanations. Thank you!
I'm so glad you enjoy my videos, I really appreciate the feedback! Have a great day
Stretching is as important as exercising, start off doing light stretching for 10 minutes a day.
From one Donovan to another, good on yer and keep it up 😊
Thank you for this. I've had serious knee injuries from a skiing accident in my late 20s. Started working out in my 60s and mostly recovered, but my knees hurt after leg press and forward lunges. Reverse lunge is much easier on my knees and still effective.
Thank you very much, I will do that instead of forward lounge because I do have knee problem .😊
Couldn't agree more, I have always found forward lunges very uncomfortable, and reliant on momentum. Backward lunges need a lot of balance, and your knees never go over your toes. Score!
Hi ...I'm 64 and been so into Surfing for over 50yrs...Still riding short Hi Performance Surfboards.. Thanks so much for your exercises!!!
You're welcome!
Yes, it makes perfect sense. You demonstrated it seamlessly, inspiring many of us out there to perform this one exercise at our own level of comfort. Thanks 🙏
It was well before I turned 50 when I learned that forward lunges were bad for my knees. Reverse lunges take more care and practice to do correctly, but my knees are a lot happier. For me the big challenge is keeping my torso as erect as possible through the motion, so I don't lean forward. I find that leaning forward is hard on my knees and back, and puts emphasis almost solely on my quads.
This was so helpful I needed it thank you for sharing!
Brilliant, I’ve been doing forward lunges and they were hard work.
That is so true,I suffer terrible pains in my knees when I do forward lunge
love your channel n videos...❤
I'm 65 yo male.... I do this exercise regularly..... it's great for balance and functional leg strength.....I used to have some knee pain walking down stairs but since incorporating this exercise my knees have felt so much better.....as my knees and back have never been the best I cannot run so my aerobic work consists of a circuit of Burpees, squats and lunges..... it's a fantastic low impact workout that gets the heart pumping....
Thank you
Indeed you are an expert. Thank you for the lucid explanation. God bless you.
Thanks for sharing with us 😊
Great video! Thanks for the instruction.
Great! And I love yr lil glottal stop too!
Thank you Will! So grateful for your focus on us more mature folk❤ This exercise was harder than it looked but it will now feature in my daily activities & furthermore it requires no specialist kit - brilliant!😊
Thank you for your comment! Have a great day
Will, I discovered you recently, and I’ve become a huge fan - and a deeply appreciative one. I need you in my life right now. Your videos are incredibly helpful, even if I can’t do all that you suggest. Thank you a million times over!
Thank you so much for your comment - I'm so glad I can be of help!
Thank you ..Thank you
Thank you.
Many thanks. To focus on one exercise, carefully selected, presented like this, is premium and something to share with anyone on two feet.
Thank you so much, I'm pleased my video was so helpful!
This is brilliant modification of forward lounge and suits elders needs thanks.
Thank you!
Very helpful thank you I appreciate you very much!
Got your book, will start reading this evening, love this exercise, looking forward to working on my leg strength, much need after too many years in a trade which promotes upper body strength but hardly any leg work, my legs always feel weak. Thanks. 👍
Your exercises are amazingly helpful as always. I have osteoarthritis. Kindly make a video for knee exercises so that we are able to walk more comfortably. Thanks
Thank you, gonna do this.
You're welcome
I beginning an exercise program after a stroke. I am 64 and highly motivated. I’ll give these reverse lunge a try tomorrow. Thanks for the tips. 🇨🇦💝
I am a 58 yr. old after a stroke. I am starting my routine today. ALL the best health to you!❤
Thanks !!!
Excellent.
Thanks for a brief, simple, and clear verbal as well as video instruction! 👍
You're very welcome!
I'm 63 and have found lunges are tough on the old knees, so I am going to try these!
I need this advice! As I have got back issues and my chiro told me to do lunges. Thanks so much! Will do the reverse rather than forward from now on! 🙏🙏
Love your tutorial, Dude.
Thank you for sharing your valuable, helpful video.
It's my pleasure!
Thanks ❤
Thank you alot
THANKS.
I am 71 yrs old. Please give exercise for knees.
It seems like good for me because I had ankle surgery. Thanks so much for this.
Thank you for this video 💯🙏👍
subscribed and liked. thank you for this. i will definitely add this to my routine.
Very well explained
I have been watching a number of your videos and following your instructions. This video for stronger legs is very helpful to me and I definitely shall practise accordingly. Thank you 👍🙏
You're very welcome, I'm glad the video is helpful for you
Thanks for the clear instruction!
You're very welcome :)
I noticed that as I got older the forward lunges started to aggravate my knees. I did reverse lunges today. 😊
Excellent excercise indeed and over period of time the legs and balance does definetly improve
Thank - you very much young guy ! Your vids help countless pensioners like myself. I recommend this channel to everyone.
Your good work is appreciated 👍🇨🇦
That is fantastic to hear, I'm so pleased they've been helpful, and thank you for sharing my work with others!
I needed this - thank you very much!
You're welcome
Another winning video - Thank you Will Harlow!
You're more than welcome!
Thank you for your advice.
I really need something like this of low intensity to prep up the legs.
I hope my video proves beneficial!
This was great Will. Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Awsome I need this !!!! THANK YOU!!!!
You're welcome!
Very timely message. I just incorporated walking lunges at the end of my daily walk a few weeks back. I'm up to about 75 yards straight. My legs actually get a really great pump, it helps with my flexibility, balance and coordination. I can feel my sweatpants getting tighter in the legs. I wish I would have started doing this in my teens.
I'm pleased my video came at the right time, it sounds like you're experiencing some great benefits from the efforts you're making, so keep up the great work!
Thank you. All is very perfect and interesting. For me first of all, details about knees.
Thank you for the great idea and interesting information. I would have never known about the Reverse Lunges but I will definitely be trying it!! I’m 78 and need something like this very nice presentation and and useful explanation
Thanks so much. Currently in a sling recovering from rotator cuff surgery. Of course, my usual squat and dead lift routine is on hold, and my legs are getting weaker despite lots of walking. Regular lunges have caused pre-patellar tendinitis in the past. This reverse lunge is great. Just finished doing a few sets and I can feel it really works without the knee irritation.
You're welcome!
LOL - I totally forgot about this exercise! Thanks so much - again!!!
Great video. The key to this exercise is keeping your weight on the heel of your front foot. Very little, if any, weight should be on the back foot. The back foot should be used to help stabilize, but not bear any weight. For an extra challenge on balancing, hold your arms up high over your head, parallel, with palms facing each other about a foot apart. This works more of your core muscles.
Great advice 😀
excellent!
Thank you very much!
You're welcome
Thank you bro
I want great at forward lunges they definitely caused some knee ache but the reverse lunges are much better thanks for posting 👍
Thank you Will - what a great exercise idea!! ❤
You're welcome!
Thanks
Many thanks, Im 60+ any find you vids so, so helpful. I'm treating myself to your book for xmas. Again many thanks.
Thank you so much for your support!
i have been struggling with fwd lunges after multiple knee and hip surgeries. Thanks for the demonstration of the reverse lumge Will. you have a new subscriber.
Thanks, yes, it's less stress on the knees. Appreciate it.
You're welcome
Good info
I have been following your videos recently to improve my quods, glutes, knee and hip stability.
I have been in stitches (laughing) doing this I have the balance going down on the reverse lunge but getting back up need considerable practice, as ever thank you.🙂
You're very welcome!
❤ thank you
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
Nice video. to be cheeky, I like the mirror and the angle of view that it gives.
great exercise
Excellent video
Thank you!
Very many thanks indeed Will! I’ve tried hard to strengthen my legs, but my knees have suffered so much as a result, especially at the upper part when climbing up the stairs.
Try using a smallrubber Ball... Football size
Lie on your back, knees bent, and squeeze the Ball firmly... hold for 10 secs
10 reps. Increase reps & secs as you improve. Then,still lying on back knees bent, Ball between thighs raise 1 knee & straighten leg. Repeat other side. This exercise has hugely improved my thigh strength... I am 83 but determined not to become frail
Ball between thighs
@@maureenobrien9661 So very many thanks for these great exercises Maureen, I really do appreciate you reaching out to me. I’ll really give them a good try and let you know the result. I’m 73, and like you, neither do I want to become frail. Very many thanks for your great help!
Thank you, Mr. Will, thank you.
You are very welcome
This is fab, thank you!
Always happy to help!
Great advice . I feel old at 70 + but hanging in.