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The elite strength test: If you can do this one pushup variation after 50, your upper body is biological gold

Ditch the standard repetitions; mastering the decline pushup is the ultimate indicator of functional muscle, joint integrity, ...

If You Can Hold These 3 Positions After 60, Your Core Strength Is Top-Tier

A fitness expert shares the 3 positions that reveal your true core strength after 60 — plus easier modifications if you're not there yet.
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Beyond the bench press: The real-world strength test every adult over 60 needs to take

Forget complex gym machines; the humble pushup is the ultimate indicator of functional longevity and upper-body resilience as ...

If You Can Hold a Dead Hang This Long After 50, You’re Passing a Critical Strength Test

Grip strength is an indicator of longevity, and testing your dead hang time can tell you how well your strength is holding up with age.
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Isokinetic strength testing may predict return to sport after Latarjet surgery

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mohamad K. Moussa, MD, MSc, orthopedic surgeon from the Clinique du Sport in Paris, and colleagues performed a ...

Lift Heavier, Grow Faster: How to Increase Your Absolute Strength

Training for big numbers is about more than just ego. Here's what you need to know ...
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Grip strength links to longer life in women over 60

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A large, diverse cohort study shows that muscle strength, especially grip strength, may signal ...