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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Health
- Tom's Guide
I'm a personal trainer — these are the 5 compound exercises I taught my dad to build strength and muscle
I've been coaching my dad for some time now, and I'm amazed by the improvements I've seen in his strength and mobility since we started training together twice a week. He has a program he follows in his own time, and these are five compound exercises he and I swear by. Before we get into the exercises themselves, let me define the term 'compound exercise.' A compound movement is typically multi-joint and multi-muscle, targeting several large groups of muscles rather than building and strengthening just one — think a squat rather than a biceps curl, for example. Isolation exercises serve a purpose and work well as an accessory to your big lifts. Still, compound movements are more efficient at building strength and muscle and typically burn more calories, too. They also improve overall balance, stability and coordination across your body. If I had to pick just five exercises to use with my dad, these would be the top picks every time. Give these a try, there's plenty of reason! The goblet squat is a weighted squat variation that requires you to hold one weight in both hands using a cupped grip. From here, you'll perform a regular squat, pause for a moment at the bottom, then drive upward to stand. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. At 70 years old, my dad and I were working toward a 100kg deadlift goal (that's roughly 220 lbs), so it goes without saying he's in pretty good shape. However, as we age, strength training isn't the only form of exercise we should prioritize; balance training becomes even more essential to prevent falls, increase stability in the joints and muscles and help stay resistant to potential injuries, especially as muscle mass loss begins to accelerate from around 50. One way to do this is to add a balance trainer or Bosu to your existing strength exercises, which is why I've added one to my dad's squat routine. Hold a weight to your chest and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart on the balance trainer. Find your balance first — a little wobble here and there is normal and will actually help you build stability and strength — engage your core and perform 10-12 squats for 3-4 sets. Focus on sitting your hips back and reaching depth in the squat position every rep — no half efforts! Test your balance with a two-pack Bosu trainer and access the Bosu app for inspiration on how to train. I also love programming single-leg deadlifts and push-ups on the Bosu because it requires more coordination, which also increases your mind-muscle connection. If that's not enough, you might also increase core engagement using balance trainers, as movements performed under instability activate stabilizer muscles to prevent you from falling. For even more of a challenge, try to count five seconds during the lowering phase of the squat — known as the eccentric phase — then powerfully push upward to stand for the count of one. Here's how to do a goblet squat step-by-step. The higher the bench, the better. Of course, if you're new to this exercise, start with a low platform or go weightless. I add weights when training my dad, and we usually use a set of dumbbells, but you can choose kettlebells or whatever works for you. Stand in front of a bench holding your weights in the front rack position (racked onto your shoulders) with your elbows pointed forward. You could also grip weights by your sides if you prefer. Step one foot onto the bench, then drive your bodyweight upward through that leg, slightly leaning forward into the foot as you do. Step your other foot up on the bench and pause, then step down with the opposite leg and lower your bodyweight back to the starting position. Alternate between legs as you stand and lower. Here's how to do weighted step-ups. Aim for 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps per side. NordicTrack Select-a-Weight Adjustable Dumbbells are the perfect way to add resistance to everyday bodyweight exercises without housing multiple weight sets. To use my dad's words: 'I don't fall over when I put my shorts on now!' This is a testament to how important balance training becomes as you get older, and how quickly you can lose balance without practice. I've watched my dad go from being unable to do this exercise for a second to watching him hold a stork pose for 10 to 20 seconds at a time — no easy feat, I'm telling you. If you're unfamiliar with the move, you might find the stork pose challenging enough without a balance trainer, so only use it to increase difficulty further. Aim for 30 seconds per side, standing on the floor, before progressing. Stand on a balance trainer with your feet hip-width apart and engage your core. Slowly, lift one knee into the air and hold it in the raised position at hip height. For even more of a burn, see if you can extend your raised leg. There are a few variations you can try; I recommend placing your hands around your knee and gently pressing toward your chest or keeping your hands on your hips. If you feel brave, raise both arms overhead and hold for as long as you can. Switch sides. Single-sided movements, especially performed on an unbalanced surface, will strengthen your stability and coordination; think about any time you've raised a leg to tie a shoelace or put on clothes. There's a strong focus on the hip flexor muscles during this exercise, but more muscle groups are at play. This includes the core for stability, the quads and hamstrings at the front and back of the upper legs, respectively, and the adductor muscles along the inner thighs. To a lesser degree, you might feel some engagement in your lower back. This is the ideal exercise to include in your routine if you sit for prolonged periods or experience back pain. Mobilizing your hips, groin and hamstrings will help protect your back, stretch away some tightness and improve posture. If you have tight hamstrings, I recommend sitting on the edge of a book or yoga block during this exercise — this might also signal it's time to work on hamstring flexibility! Beginners, start with your back against a wall or sofa and focus on creating a tall spine without leaning forward, backward, or hunching over; the number one rule of this exercise is to avoid hunched shoulders. Eventually, you might perform the movement unsupported. Loop bands are great additions to mobility training and core work. I recommend double banding if you get thinner or cheaper bands to give you the extra oomph. Seated, brace your core and extend both legs in front of you. I recommend placing your hands on the floor next to your hips, but you could also position them at your hips, shoulders, or behind your head for an extra challenge. Lift your right leg into the air to roughly hip-height, then open your leg to the right side as far as you can without twisting your upper body. Pause, then return to center and lower your leg with control. Switch sides. Remember: slow, controlled motion without swinging your leg for momentum. I use loop bands similar to the ones featured in our best resistance bands guide and ask my dad to loop them above his knees or ankles to increase the intensity of this exercise, but it's still demanding without bands. If you add resistance, ensure you can still open your leg and press against the band. Aim for 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps per side. Here's how to do seated leg raises in more detail. Finally, a little upper body work. This is one of my top moves for warming up the shoulders and upper back before an upper-body workout, improving shoulder strength and mobility. Although the primary focus is your shoulders — all three heads, including the anterior, posterior and lateral, and the stabilizers known as the rotator cuff that sit around the shoulder blades — the movement also targets the trapezius and mid to upper back. You'll pull a band from in front of you to behind you and back again, so, to a lesser degree, you'll also stretch the pectorals in your chest. Stand and hold a resistance band with both hands in front of your thighs, arms extended. I recommend double-looping your band, then using a wide grip; move your hands closer together as your mobility improves. Create tension through the entire band, pulling against it during the whole movement. Next, lift the band up and over your head, very slightly shrugging your shoulders. Lower the band behind you toward your butt, pause, then lift the band up and over your head and back to the starting position. Aim for 2-3 sets of 10-20 reps.
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Sport
- Business Insider
I'm 45 and survived an hourlong workout with NFL players. I'm proud that I was able to keep up.
At 45, I often wonder if I can still do what I was able to do in my 20s. During those glory years, I did a lot of physically challenging things: I served in the Marine Corps, I completed an Ironman triathlon, and I worked as a personal trainer. Almost two decades later, I can appreciate that I'm now in a different era. While I've stayed in shape in the years since, time has taken its toll on my body. Recently, a gym in Miami invited me to meet active NFL players and complete an offseason workout with them. At first, I was hesitant to join, but I wanted to prove to myself that I could still perform with the best. So, I said yes. Learning the workout at Legacy The workout took place at Legacy, a gym in the Little River section of Miami and run by a former college football player named Manning Sumner. He built the gym out, complete with a coworking space, a podcasting studio, and a smoothie bar selling $12 shots of kale. I walked in with visions of NFL offseason workout videos, where guys pull farm equipment up hills with a bungee cord and run wind sprints around Lake Tahoe. The players' trainer, Isaiah Ross, aka Rozay, assured me no farm equipment would be involved and then introduced me to the players. I was paired with Janarius "J-Rob" Robinson, a defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs who, after football, could have a solid career as a stand-in for Bane, or, in a pinch, the Great Wall of China. Pull day began, and I was able to kind of keep up The pull day workout was a series of circuits, where each pair moved from station to station with minimal rest. Our first exercise was a cable twist, where we were told to "explode" while pulling an entire stack of weights from our hip over our shoulder. Once I got the form down, I was able to keep up with J-Rob. I felt good about this until Rozay said, "Yeah, they just finished an hour of position drills outside." The next exercise involved doing push-ups on an exercise band stretched across the bottom of a squat rack — with your feet on a Bosu ball. J-Rob said he was going to "take it easy" because he had a shoulder injury. He stopped after doing 25. With that number in mind, I put my arms on the band and was determined to at least make it to 25, which I proudly did. You've got to use your hips Fresh off this triumph, we began a second circuit by tossing a 50-pound medicine ball to each other, backward over our heads, from a kneeling position, roughly 30 yards apart. J-Rob casually tossed his right to me. "You gotta use your hips," he said. Hips, and 250 pounds of NFL muscle mass, I figured. Still, I took his advice, and to my surprise, my toss made it all the way to his feet. I impressed even myself. Next, we were to pull a weight sled toward ourselves using a pair of straps, hoisting the straps over our head with each rep. I watched as defensive end Marcus Bragg ripped each rep about as casually as I'd open an umbrella. "Use your hips," he said. I listened, and using my hips, I completed every round of this sled pull. It turns out that if you use the correct form, you can accomplish a lot in the gym. I'm proud of what I was able to do Mercifully, after about an hour, Rozay decided we'd had enough and led us in some cool-down stretches. That's when I realized that even though I'm getting older, I can still push my body to do something amazing. I had managed to at least keep up with NFL players for an hour, if nothing else. Once I took their advice, adjusted my form, and got into the right mindset, I realized I can still get through harder things. I also proved to myself that even though my body isn't the same as it was in my 20s, I can still keep up. And for that, I'm proud.
Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
39 Things That Reviewers Would Recommend
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The carnauba wax and beeswax enhance and protect your wood from drying out so you can keep your great grandmother's rocking chair in tip-top shape with just a few swipes. Promising review: "This product is incredible. You get amazing results. I bought this for my kitchen cabinets, and they now look practically brand new. I recommend it 100%." —NstackGet it from Amazon for $11.79. A set of seamless "invisible" underwear that over 1,500 5-star reviewers swear by, saying they're soft, don't ride up, and are just as good as a similar version from Victoria's Secret. Underwear that actually fits well and doesn't show? I'd say priceless, but you can grab a whole pack for under $20. Bar Keepers Friend powder cleanser to arm yourself with when tackling the toughest of stains. It'll be like you bought a brand new set of pots and pans. Promising review: "This stuff works so well, you'll feel like you're in a staged infomercial where your surfaces are left gleaming and impossibly new. I removed the worst stains from my white ceramic sink, which I had tried everything on — bleach, oxygen cleaners, lemon, and baking soda. Nothing worked. But sprinkle some Bar Keeper's Friend on there with ~10 minutes of elbow grease, and BOOM it looks almost brand new. I'm obsessed, could not recommend it more." —KathleenHGet two cans from Amazon for $10.90. A pack of Hero Cosmetics pimple patches that protect blemishes and can suck out all the gross gunk in your face overnight. Pimples suddenly don't feel like a big deal. Over 100,000 people gave these patches a 5-star review, so they must be doing something right! A pool hammock to ensure your backyard swim session is as relaxing as possible. You can kick back and relax on it, or turn it sideways to sit on like a chair. Promising review: "I bought this float to take on vacation. It is compact so it took up very little room in my suitcase. It was easy to blow up. You can use it as a lounge chair or lay on your back or stomach. I highly recommend this as it makes pool time so much more fun and relaxing." —ChewbaccaGet it from Amazon for $11.60+ (available in four styles). A catnip wall mount with four different-flavored balls so your kitty can perform a taste test and decide their favorite. It's basically a bourbon flight for cats — that's so cool! They'll be too preoccupied sampling the goods to scream at you for treats for at least a solid 15 minutes (a century in hungry cat time). And a mystery pack of stickers for scrapbookers or collectors looking to spin the wheel of destiny. Hopefully, Lady Luck is on your side and you get the one of the cute cat on the bike.
Buzz Feed
24-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
24 Exercise Products That Let You Get Fit While Doing Something Else
A weighted toy hoop if you want to relieve your childhood with some good 'ole nostalgic hula-hooping — except now you can watch "grown-up" shows while you do so, toning your abs, arms, and legs in the process. A low-impact under-the-desk elliptical to keep your legs moving while you sit at your desk or read your book on the couch — unlike an under-desk treadmill, your upper body won't be shifting all over the place. A Shark Tank–approved pair of weighted Bala bangles that you can slip on your wrists or ankles to make literally any activity a workout — even everyday things like cooking dinner, taking the dog out, or folding laundry. Of course, they can also spice up your usual workouts by adding some extra resistance. A beginner-friendly basic dumbbell set so you can squeeze in some bicep curls or tricep extensions when you're chatting on the phone with your just anxiously pacing around the house for no reason. A bestselling 2-in-1 electric treadmill for when you can't get outside for a walk but still crave movement. Whether you're stuck working at your computer or simply *need* to watch the latest episode of Love is Blind, this lets you get some steps in — and if you're feeling extra energetic, you can even pop up the bar to run! A portable stair strider designed to activate your legs, core, and back muscles while you're sitting or standing, so there's almost never a time you *can't* use it. Catching up on emails? Check. Listening to an audiobook? Check. Scrolling TikTok? Also Check. A lightweight indoor climber that promises to deliver a fiery full-body workout *without* absolutely destroying your joints. Many reviewers park this little beast in front of the TV so they can ~work and watch~. A durable and surprisingly quiet fitness trampoline to get your heart rate up in possibly the most fun way ever. Bounce along as you re-watch The Office or for an extra challenge, try to play a video game as you jump. An ergonomic exercise ball chair because I'm pretty sure your current desk chair doesn't help to strengthen your core and align your spine. This does. And for anyone who tends to fidget when sitting still, this is practically a dream come true! A home barre Booty Kicker for anyone who loves barre or pilates but would prefer to work out in their own space and on their own schedule. Skip the pricy studio class and cue up a YouTube class instead — or get creative and design your own routine! A minimalist rowing machine with 12 levels of adjustable resistance in case you want to pretend you're racing the Head of the Charles Regatta while you tune into The Tonight Show. A set of latex resistance exercise bands for some quick midday squats or perhaps a short stretching break. It might be all you need to get the creative juices flowing again! A bestselling Bosu balance trainer ball if you want to improve your strength, balance, and endurance instead of just laying on the couch in a zombie-like state. Step on up for a fun challenge (but don't get disheartened if it's harder than you expected). An ab roller so you can skip the boring crunches and sit-ups and opt for a more engaging ab exercise instead. You can ~roll it out~ anytime, but I'd suggest you do it during the commercial breaks. Some Kangoo Jumps shoes because even though they look a bit funky, you just might have the most fun workout of your life in them. Reviewers absolutely love walking, jumping, and dancing in these low-impact shoes and say they hardly cause any pain to the body. A pair of core sliders so you can spice up your evening routine with some bodyweight exercises, like planks and push-ups. Doesn't matter which room you're in either because these slide on carpet and hardwood floors. Promising review: "I've been in fitness for years and have used many different devices for core workouts. The felt on wooden floors had just enough grip to stay where you needed when you applied pressure. The plastic side has just enough of a bump to allow for comfortable hand placement as well. Solid build quality." —Amazon CustomerGet a set of two from Amazon for $8.88. Or! A set of portable sliders to throw in your suitcase for an on-the-go core workout. Simply get in plank position and then distract yourself with a YouTube video or Hulu show on your phone. Promising review: "Purchased these to do at home Pilates workouts to get a similar effect of movements on the reformer machine and love how versatile these are!" —HaileyGet them from Amazon for $6.79+ (available in seven colors). A sturdy yet lightweight aerobic step platform if you ready to ~step up~ to your next Teams then promptly step down before repeating the process. After all, we already know the meeting's going to be rather boring and pointless, so you might as well make it interesting with some marching. A set of weighted workout bars to ramp up the intensity of simple exercises like lunges and arm raises, all of which you can do while listening to a podcast or watching the morning news. An adjustable jump rope for a great cardio workout that can be done from just about anywhere. Promising review: "The thing I liked about the product is how useful it can be in any setting. This particular jump rope has the ability to adjust to any length with great ease, also providing comfortable grip on hand placement." —RomanGet it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four variations). A rolling desk bike with eight resistance settings so you can pedal away the workday. The desk surface is perfect for typing emails and getting stuff done, and since the bike itself is pretty quiet, your coworkers won't even notice that you're working out on the team's call (unless they see you sweating, that is). Or, an indoor exercise bike if you prefer a more traditional cycling experience. It even has a built-in tablet holder so you can set up a show or virtual cycling class. Promising reviews: "Without question, you should buy this bike because it's easy to assemble, works great, and the customer service is amazing! I live in a 1 bedroom apartment in Chicago with my wife and this thing was the perfect addition to our workout area. Takes up minimal space and comes on wheels in the front of the bike to make it easy to move around. My wife assembled this to surprise me when I got home from work and said she knocked it put in under 30 minutes and was taking her time to assure every fastener was in its place and properly tightened if you're even remotely considering this bike, just get it. It's an awesome piece of equipment and very affordable. I try to do a 30 minute ride at least four times a week and it kicks my butt, but it's awesome." —matt patrickGet it from Amazon for $189.99+ (available in two styles). And! A bestselling bike trainer stand to transform your regular bike into a stationary version, which you can then ride as you watch Wicked for the hundredth time. Some Push-up bars since push-ups are great for strengthening the core and upper body, and they can be done in front of the TV or even in between TikTok videos. These holders rotate as you go down, which provides a solid, slip-free grip (and less wrist pain).
