James Brady Recommends 5 Bed Exercises to Restore Hip Strength After 60
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Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jun 5
James Brady Recommends 5 Bed Exercises to Restore Hip Strength After 60
3 articles · Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jun 5
Summary
Five bed exercises — glute bridges, side-lying leg raises, clamshells, straight leg raises and hip marches — were highlighted by trainer James Brady as a low-impact way to rebuild hip strength after 60.
Hip weakness can accelerate with age-related muscle loss, or sarcopenia, contributing to instability, slower walking, poorer posture, knee discomfort and higher fall risk.
Brady said the movements target key areas including glutes, hip stabilizers, abductors, hip flexors and core muscles while reducing joint strain compared with heavier gym-based training.
Most of the routine uses 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 20 reps with 45 to 60 seconds of rest, aiming to improve balance, mobility, stair climbing and everyday movement.