08/13/2026
5 exercises I’d do for the rest of my life 💪
If I could only choose 5 exercises to keep my body strong, functional and capable for life, these would be my picks:
1. Pull-Ups 🧗
🎯 Lats, traps, rhomboids, rear delts, biceps, brachialis, forearms & core
Movement: Pull
2. Push-Ups 🔥
🎯 Chest, front delts, triceps, serratus anterior & core
Movement: Push
3. Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs) 🏋️
🎯 Hamstrings, glutes, spinal erectors, adductors, upper back, forearms & core
Movement: Hinge
4. Squats 🦵
🎯 Quads, glutes, adductors, hamstrings, calves, spinal erectors & core
Movement: Squat
5. Loaded Carries 🚶♂️
🎯 Forearms/grip, traps, shoulders, core, spinal stabilizers, glutes, quads, hamstrings & calves
Movement: Carry
Together, these cover the fundamental patterns I want to preserve: push, pull, squat, hinge and carry.
For me, training isn’t only about building muscle or looking good. It’s about maintaining strength, mobility, stability, grip and independence as I get older.
Simple movements. Progressive overload. Consistency for life.
If you could only choose 5 exercises for the rest of your life, what would they be? 👇