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Fit & Well
Fit & Well
Health
Jennifer Rizzuto

I work with seniors who struggle to get down on the floor, so I use this standing routine to help them strengthen their upper-body muscles safely

A trainer stands behind a client assisting him with an exercise. The trainer is touching the client's right shoulder, while the client holds the end of a resistance band in his right hand, with his elbow bent at 90 degrees and pinned to his side.

I work with a lot of clients over 65 who are brand new to exercise.

While I often start my beginners with moves like push-ups and overhead presses, seniors sometimes find these moves too challenging.

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