This trainer says you should train your lower body from the bottom up, starting with calf raises

A woman performs a barbell squat, wearing a sports bra and leggings. She is squatting down, with her knees bent, and a barbell positioned across her back.

Your lower body is where your largest muscles live: the glutes, quads, and hamstrings. These leg muscles are responsible for getting you to where you’re going, and it’s important to take good care of them.

I spoke to Planet Fitness trainer Keri Hupp, who explained that lower-body strength is important for injury prevention, posture and reducing your fall risk as you get older.