4 Standing Exercises That Restore Thigh Strength Faster Than Squats After 60

Squats are extremely productive when it comes to building thigh strength. They activate the glutes, hamstrings (your back thighs), and quads (front thighs). Plus, this bodyweight exercise boosts metabolism and joint flexibility. But if you’re not a fan of squats, we have four standing exercises you can do instead. In fact, these movements will restore thigh strength even faster than squats after 60—and they’re effective, easy exercises for every workout level.

“After 60, muscle loss accelerates due to sarcopenia, the age-related decline in muscle mass and strength. Adults can lose 3–8% of muscle mass per decade, and the rate often increases in the 60s and beyond,” explains Karen Ann Canham, CEO and founder of Karen Ann Wellness, Board-Certified Wellness Coach, and Nervous System Specialist who has almost two decades of experience in wellness and corporate leadership. “Hormonal shifts, reduced activity levels, and changes in neuromu...