05/09/2026
Try the garden test.
Can you squat to pull a w**d, reach into a border, lift a bag of compost and stand back up without your back complaining?
The overlooked movement that makes all four easier is the hip hinge.
It teaches you to fold from the hips and use your legs and glutes to lift, rather than asking your lower back to do all the work.
For those over 50, practical strength is being able to garden, carry, reach and get up from the ground with more comfort.
A few well-chosen strength and mobility exercises can make gardening feel less like an annual negotiation with your knees.
See the stronger-for-longer checklist here:
https://www.PTwithDG.com/ -framework