10 Best Strength Training Exercises After 40 💪
Strength training after 40 doesn't have to mean complicated routines, marathon workouts, or trying to train exactly like you did decades ago.
The fundamentals still work.
A well-rounded program can be built around:
🏋️ Squats 🔥 Hip hinges 💪 Horizontal pushes 🔙 Horizontal pulls ⬆️ Vertical pushes ⬇️ Vertical pulls 🦵 Single-leg exercises 🚶 Loaded carries 🎯 Core training
The important part isn't finding the flashiest exercise.
It's choosing movements you can perform safely, practice consistently, and gradually make more challenging as you become stronger.
I've put together a complete FitWithGreg guide covering 10 of the best strength training exercises after 40, exercise alternatives, programming considerations, and a simple full-body workout to help you put everything together.
👉 Read the complete guide: https://fitwithgreg.com/2026/08/15/strength-training-exercises-after-40/
Build strength. Move better. Stay capable.
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