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For many, the three most beneficial exercises in the gym are squats, deadlifts, and if your gym has it, pushing a weighted sled. Someone also mentioned farmers walks, thats a real good one too. Leg extensions and curls will not do nearly as much for your legs and certainly does nothing for your core. In any case if you do the two compound lifts, form becomes critical to avoid injuries and to be able to lift more weight, start light and work your way up gradually. Squats will also help your balance. I used to do free weight squats, but now am using a machine which is not as good, but is faster and easier on an old body. There are plenty of youtube video to see what good form looks like. I do not see very many older folks doing these lifts, so if your still in your 50s, thats a good time to start, and I'd recommend everyone give it a try, but get someone that knows what they are doing to coach you.
Also, I've been relatively inflexible most of my life, wish I would have started yoga and/or Tai Chi years ago to go with the weight lifting.
Also, I've been relatively inflexible most of my life, wish I would have started yoga and/or Tai Chi years ago to go with the weight lifting.