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Jessica Downey

I asked a personal trainer how to build muscle after 40 — here's the 7-move routine they swear by

A man strength training with two adjustable dumbbells.

It might surprise you to learn that muscle loss can begin as early as your 30s. A study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle highlights this as a natural part of the aging process. The good news is that regular strength training can help you maintain muscle and stay strong over time.

With that in mind, I spoke to personal trainer Kirra Mitlo, who shared a straightforward seven-move dumbbell routine designed to support strength, balance and long-term health.

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