3 Leg Strengthening Exercises Every Senior Should Do

Brad and Mike demonstrate 3 leg strengthening exercises that every senior should be doing.
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[@BobandBrad]

For more great strengthening exercises check out our video "The Leg Strengthening Program EVERYONE Should Do (No Equipment, 3x/week)": kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaHNh6KsoaZnraM

[@florentinalestaru7273]

do you guys have charts for the other age groups as well?

[@glorias6517]

This is great, thank -U

[@tiniafleming4780]

I feel I'm young so I never get the help I need with my hip

[@franklinroe8901]

So enjoy your teaching and guidance!!!

[@maryfuglaar8720]

Thanks for joining Brad, Mike. You are genuine and encouraging just like Bob and Brad. It is good to have you help. We miss Bob but know he is in the background.

[@jon2849]

It's Michelle not Mike. Born a woman

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you very much for your kindness

[@jon2849]

@@BobandBradlolol

[@goodintentions1302]

​@@jon2849You seem to have mental problems. You & others with problems are in our prayers. ☮️🙏🏼

[@jon2849]

@@goodintentions1302 it's obvious listen to his voice squeak like a woman. Open your ears.

[@koshaplummer5815]

Love your exercises for seniors. Thank you so much.

[@BobandBrad]

You are very welcome

[@truthbetold4178]

Thank you! How about a few leg strengthening exercises for persons with arthritic knees and the inability to flex beyond ~60° standing without knee pain?

[@BobandBrad]

Here are some: www.youtube.com/@BobandBrad/search?query=leg%20strengthening%20arthritis

[@cartmansuperstar]

@@BobandBrad so this video is not for people with osteoarthritis ?

[@angelaturbak8088]

Great! Enjoyed this. At 78 I can do 15 in 30 seconds so I feel vindicated in saying “don’t call me old”!!!

[@BobandBrad]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jgheart3018]

Thanks, at age 70 I love seeing these exercise videos as well as the check-in chart you added at the end so I can measure where I am now versus after doing the actual exercises for a week or two.

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help!

[@AlmasAllibhai]

Sorry to hear about Bob, We pray for his recovery and he has made so much of a difference in many seniors lives. He is missed but the work goes on with Brad and Mike... a true Legacy😍

[@AnnMitt]

Thank you for helping seniors learn strength exercises! 💪🏾

[@BobandBrad]

Of course, happy to be able to help!

[@terryruiz7417]

Thanks so much. I need to get busy with these and the ones you have for knees, glutes. I so appreciate the help you give.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-fc2ni7sf7e]

THANK YOU BOB AND BRAD FOR ALL YOUR EXERCISES

[@BobandBrad]

So happy to help

[@ellenbrechin3098]

Thanks Brad and Mike. Ya'll are appreciated

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@stephanygates6491]

I think most difficulty standing from seated begins with trying to stand with your butt all the way back. Just remembering to move to the edge, so you're over your feet is the first part of standing.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lv2rdhonu783]

Thank you, it’s hard to believe I’m a senior 😂so these videos are very helpful!

[@miriammaldonado7848]

👍 That's true I don't know how I made it this far about to be 73 next month I hardly believe it. God bless you abundantly.

[@BobandBrad]

Right! It creeps up on you

[@mirandamom1346]

It’s hard to believe I’m a senior until I try to do the workouts I used to breeze through- then I’m a believer! 😂

[@katbalu53]

Thank you Brad and Mike❤

[@BobandBrad]

You are very welcome!

[@GwynnHolladay-tl3xh]

Please don’t ever stop your videos. You provide an invaluable service for so many.

[@Misanti888]

Many thanks to you folks. Stay blessed...🙏🥰

[@missshopper25]

Another great video Mike and Brad! Hi Bob in the background!! Some of these exercises are a little too advanced for me personally but I definitely can incorporate some of these when I do exercise. Til next video guys! Enjoy your day!!!

[@fionamacdonald8363]

Too advanced? Even the seated ones?

[@missshopper25]

@@fionamacdonald8363 Just sitting down I'm fine, but sitting down then standing up I have to hold on to the arm rest. I need a lot of PT. I always watch this channel and incorporate what I can.

[@BobandBrad]

Keep at them, you have to start somewhere and you'll get there!

[@missshopper25]

@@BobandBrad Thanks for the extra motivation!!! Keep posting please!! I enjoy watching your channel!!

[@sugwilliams6257]

Always helped and encouraged watching your videos, can't thank you enough, truly mean that! 😊

[@cindyhuber3303]

Just want to extend my well wishes for Bob through you. Not a regular but when I did watch he seemed to be one of the really nice guys. I wish him much strength to get through his challenging health issue🙏🙏🙏

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you

[@danandlesliebulger2775]

Bravo Diane! Thank you for all you do!!! ❤️

[@ruthbaker4562]

Thank you guys. ❤ wonderful exercises; will definitely incorporate into my exercise regimen. You're the best!

[@missmary7586]

For me, it was great to hear an unusual sounding yet crisp, clear voice explaining the exercises. It cuts through the air & I don't miss a word. Yes, its higher-pitched but not too much so. I liked it.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for the kind feedback!

[@cherylliz99]

Thank you guys!!!!!

[@joyjohnson4630]

Thank you for sharing these video 🙏 they are awesome

[@jvjoe4376]

Good stuff, thanks for posting.

[@joanneparks1336]

I have been looking up your videos for several years. I appreciate you all so much. My prayers and best wishes to Bob. You have been in my home so often, I feel like I know you personally. Thank you.

[@stevelevine1868]

Thanks I need exactly this!

[@gilliancooke9525]

Very helpful simple routine. Thanks

[@BobandBrad]

You are very welcome!

[@cabolynn]

Great content to help others stay strong. Thank you!

[@teamginger6359]

Thank you!!

[@hasake8873]

I enjoyed the exercises, and can't wait to incorporate them into a routine. Thanks guys.

[@patricia753]

Thank you guts, Excellent!!!

[@1CelloOne]

You guys are amazing!

[@barbhaynes2834]

Really love the help you give us, Thanks again.

[@merrystokes3443]

I love you two!

[@Piperdownfarm1]

Thanks guys!!

[@tomgabel99]

Thanks for these leg Strengthening exercises. I've been watching your videos since I had a leg injury. It's been a long road to recovery but I'm getting there. Videos like this sure help.

[@BobandBrad]

Keep it up!

[@joane8651]

Thank you!

[@lindaguitson9835]

Thank You , love the work outs,

[@ballyantonia]

Thank you .

[@cathyjoy9214]

Absolutely loving this Senior series.

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Thank you this a very good video

[@PatsyMellen]

Thank you! You guys are awesome.

[@cathyd2068]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for your excellent and helpful guidance for our bodies (and minds). Love you guys!

[@susanforsyth4220]

Thank you

[@shulintrivedi9471]

simple looking but best for seniors.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@mcsus7823]

I NEED a routine I can do. Do Bob and Brad have an over 50/60 routine for stretch and strengthen that hits all the major most important body areas for healthy everyday functions or for further longevity? Even a book with routines and pictures in it I can follow along with until it becomes memorized. I love all the videos but I get confused with how to put them or just remembering what to do. Thanks.

[@BobandBrad]

We do have several routines, depending on what you're looking for. Here are some to look at: www.youtube.com/@BobandBrad/search?query=stretch%20and%20strengthen%20daily%20routine Here is a link to Jordan's fitness channel as well. We switched her to her own channel now so all the routines would be together in one place and they'd be easier to find. Here's some she did as well that are great:www.youtube.com/@followalongfitness6222/search?query=daily

[@user-kd9uw1yg4r]

Miss Bob!! Put grateful for y'all! I refuse to be a senior😂 in my mind I'm in my 40's. Love y'all videos!! Thank you for all that you do!!❤

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SpaceMarine113]

I'm 28 year old senior web developer. I really needed those, thanks. They are a bit challenging but i will try.

[@AnnetteSchwartz]

Thank you so much! These exercises will help me a lot!

[@zarirasekh6971]

Great, thanks

[@pheobefink2664]

This looks like something I can and should do. Thak you.

[@eileenkoeppel6697]

I love them all!

[@theresafedoriw5003]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@jemimamadhavan7558]

Thanks guys, you make it look so easy!! Will try for sure.

[@BobandBrad]

Great to hear! Good luck!

[@lizm4580]

Thank you so much, I'm working on it. 🙏

[@barbnauman705]

Great video!!!❤❤

[@nancywho52]

Thanks sooo much ❤

[@Ladybugjules9759]

I love your videos: informative, helpful and funny! Thank you!

[@wingsmike]

Thanks, going into a lot of up coming surgeries, those exercises are fantastic, really helpful because the bad back has limited anything

[@johnm4875]

Excellent, thanks!

[@BobandBrad]

You're welcome!

[@sawyer4713]

Great episode...you guys make learning great.

[@BobandBrad]

Great to hear, thank you!

[@cheapers1952]

Thanks

[@vickiegroome3220]

Good job !

[@michaelcoghlan9124]

Thanks. Michael

[@janetandrews1306]

Just what I needed!!!!!!!

[@elizagal7451]

Perfect. Love it

[@BobandBrad]

Glad to hear it!

[@maryannfournier5404]

Thanks for these! I had my knee replaced Jan. 30 and I am still struggling with sit to stand and stairs. I suffered with a torn ACL for 15 years and finally had to have my knee replaced. (I visited an orthopaedic doc 15 years ago who did me harm rather than good). Day by day my knee has been getting better, but it's a long road. Thanks again.

[@sunflower6153]

Thank you for this! ❤️ Love the dad joke Mike!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching

[@connierivera1758]

Awesome! Thanks for great tips. I scored 17. Will do the exercises and work on advanced score 😊

[@silabhattacharya1071]

👍👍👍thank you so much .🙏🏽

[@josephkendall9793]

Good video. Appreciate hat you have advanced versions of each exercise

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for watching

[@jagadishmrv]

Thanks bro

[@lisabyl3240]

Thanks guys for these helpful videos. I know these will help me as well as others to strengthen leg muscles . I'm so happy to find your videos and I subscribed

[@denieseklinethatcher2715]

Awesome 👏 thanks 😅

[@coolramone]

Thanks B&B. I can teach this to the elderly patients that are at risk for falls and are having difficulty with the chair (to) stand movement.

[@cowgirljaney9753]

Thanks for the info

[@stephaniecrays7841]

Awesome glad you guys get right to it!! Not to much talking down to biz!! Thanks.

[@elizabethr4107]

Great video! I shared it w 4 loved ones. Tysm ❤️

[@lauramicks9634]

Bravo cheers fun exercises

[@Hootymae]

Good video…. I needed the reminder to go back to simple and easy leg work.

[@pinkygsand]

Thanks!

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you so much! This is so generous, we greatly appreciate you!

[@happydays3678]

Thanks lads. Great video, great advice. 😊👍😘

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@sherryg1838]

The number of times in 30 seconds depends on how fast you go. Which sounds obvious, but I wasn’t sure after watching Mike doing the move. At the speed he’s doing them, I was able to do 10 in 30 seconds. To do more than 17, I had to move pretty fast. I’m 63 and work out regularly, doing a lot of squats and lunges, so I’m able to do more than 17. But I had to move pretty fast!

[@mikebodner1812]

Lunges, squats, and one-leg sit to stands are part of my routine, and I only did 9 in 30 seconds. I'm 61 and tall (192cm) so my range of motion takes awhile. I wonder if doing 17 without stopping may be a better barometer than speed.

[@sherryg1838]

@@mikebodner1812 Yes, I agree. 17 was a stretch for me and as fast as I could go. I think height has a lot to do with it. I’m 5’7” (170 cm). And props for sitting and getting up one legged. I can manage getting up with no hands but need both legs.

[@choirgrrrl1257]

I'm also 63 and work out like a demon. I managed to squeeze in 19, but felt like a freakin' jack-in-the-box. I'm just shy of 5'3".

[@BobandBrad]

Don't rush yourself. Go at your own pace. More is not necessarily better.

[@ghislaine412]

Hey !!Thank you Mr Brad, G.D Bless

[@ColonialRE]

The new guy Mike is a great addition to the Bob & Brad show.

[@BobandBrad]

Glad you think so!

[@nancystrickland1623]

Thank goodness for BOB & BRAD!!! My legs have been bothering me.

[@teresaschrader2706]

And Mike...he is very good!

[@nancystrickland1623]

@@teresaschrader2706 YES sorry Mike!!!

[@BobandBrad]

Glad we could help!

[@insanity6829]

❤ to Bob ! Thinking of him! Thanks for this info !

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@SEKHMET-7777]

Thx so much

[@disqusrubbish5467]

Finishing up PT post Total Hip Replacement and the first exercise is excellent (but tough after surgery - haha.) The variation we do is starting with both feet in front of a block of foam (the pillow in your demo) and step back with one foot over the foam drop to one knee, then up and foot back over the foam to the starting position.. It really works the knee. I'll try the "test" - it looks like an excellent exercise as well. Thxs guys - all three of you.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for sharing, good luck in your recovery!

[@disqusrubbish5467]

@@BobandBrad Thanks - the physical therapists make a huge difference! (I'll say that for you since you're all humble...)

[@wmp3346]

Great writing

[@user-dk1bf5gf7h]

Ty both My shoulder injury with your at home exercise for 8 weeks Now back to normal Appreciate it

[@diamonddx95]

Hey I need those exercises! And the TKR will definitely use that pillow... Thx guys ❤

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help

[@gee-wizz.5050]

Thank you! I knew I was having difficulty with my leg strength, but had no idea how badly I was doing until i did the test. Shocking! But at least, thanks to you guys, I can do something about it now.

[@glorias6517]

O my Goodness, thank-U for these exercises. My right thigh is getting weak. Even though I passed the test, there was great discomfort in the knees when rising. Am I making the discomfort worse? No injuries in my knees, I assume just weak from age

[@BobandBrad]

We would suggest not doing anything that makes your pain worse or new.

[@jeanash9502]

Thankyou so much I am finding your demonstration very helpful 😊

[@BobandBrad]

Glad to hear it!

[@abbykoop5363]

I would suggest doing each leg separately when doing the heel raises. I've just recently discovered (after having issues with my left knee) that my right leg has been doing probably 75% of the work when using both legs. The right side I could lift with mostly no effort, and the left side I couldn't lift at all ...but when I did both feet at once I couldn't really tell!

[@BobandBrad]

Great idea!

[@heatherangellight8558]

Very true but for some of us doing one leg is very advanced.

[@abbykoop5363]

@@heatherangellight8558 For my weaker side I support myself. I actually do these on my treadmill so use the bars to help me until I can build more strength.

[@cathyursulacomrack5653]

thank you! i am 80 years plus. i knew i needed this.will certainly get hubby to do it also !

[@mrscpc1918]

Perfect timing. All my previous efforts to keep walking seem to be inadequate now and I was almost ready to give up. I have many injuries from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and I’m 71. What a challenge to stay independent !

[@BobandBrad]

Keep up the great work! It's not easy but it sure is worth it!

[@mrscpc1918]

@@BobandBrad thanks for your reply and great help. Best wishes to the team

[@denisea3465]

I just turned 50 and also have EDS. It is really challenging for all areas of life. I'm sorry you have had to go through it and wish you many strong, healthy years to come!

[@NR-nf1il]

I actually can get up out of a chair but I want to make sure that I can keep doing so I have to do those exercises to keep in shape.

[@BobandBrad]

Great way to look at it! Keep up the great work!