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menshealth.com · 2026-10-07
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The Best Exercise for Men an Over-50 Trainer Uses in His Own Workouts
menshealth.com · 2026-10-07
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Claim 1 of 4Not checkedTrainer Bryan Krahn says that as he has gotten older, he is more likely to choose an exercise that keeps his body feeling good while still building muscle and strength, and that his top move is the dumbbell split squat.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 4Not checkedKrahn says that after years of big squats and deadlifts plus too little mobility work, he developed back pain, and that changing his training to include split squats helped his hips feel more limber and his lower back feel better.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 4Not checkedThe article says split squats train the glutes, hamstrings, and quads, and can help address balance and stability issues while also building strength and muscle.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 4 of 4Not checkedKrahn cautions that split squats alone will not fix an aching back and says his experience is unique to his own circumstances.View evidenceHide evidence
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PubMed, Crossref, Europe PMC · 15 candidate papers
Rear Leg-derived Moment Contributes to Resistance Against Hip Extension in Bulgarian Split Squats.
International Journal of Exercise Science · 2025 · PubMed
Managing Low Back Pain in Older Adults
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Footwear Effects on Postural Stability Are Greater During Unilateral than Bilateral Squat-Based Strength Training Exercises.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 · PubMed, Europe PMC
Early Imaging for Back Pain in Older Adults
Oxford Medicine Online · 2016 · Crossref
Clarifying Proprioceptive Training: A Narrative Review.
2026 · Europe PMC
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