Trainer James Brady Recommends 5 Standing Moves to Rebuild Quad Strength After 60
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Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jun 4
Trainer James Brady Recommends 5 Standing Moves to Rebuild Quad Strength After 60
1 articles · Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jun 4
Summary
James Brady, a certified personal trainer at OriGym, recommends five standing exercises for adults over 60: sit-to-stand squats, split squats, step-ups, wall sits and reverse lunges.
The advice targets age-related quad decline that can make standing, stair climbing, walking and balance harder, while arguing gym machines like leg presses and leg extensions do not fully train stabilizing muscles.
A 2025 study cited in the report found functional standing exercises improved balance, mobility and lower-body coordination better than isolated machine work alone.
Brady says the moves also mirror daily tasks, build single-leg stability, improve coordination and endurance, and can reduce joint or knee strain when performed with controlled form.