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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 14 MIN

3 Exercises. Twice a Week. 20 Minutes. That's It.

from The Never Too Old to Lift Podcast

You don't need a complicated gym routine to get stronger after 60. Just three exercises, twice a week, about 20 minutes — and that's genuinely it.In this episode, I break down the only three exercises you need to start strength training as a beginner over 50, 60, or 70: the goblet squat (or sit-to-stand), the Romanian deadlift, and the overhead press. These cover the movement patterns you use every single day, getting up from a chair, picking things off the floor, and reaching overhead.No overwhelm. No 12-exercise programmes. Just a minimalist strength training approach designed to build the habit and get you noticeably stronger in 8-12 weeks.What's covered:Why most people never start (and how to fix that)Exercise 1: Goblet Squat (or sit-to-stand variation)Exercise 2: Romanian Deadlift (hip hinge pattern)Exercise 3: Overhead Press (or chest press alternative)How to programme it: sets, reps, rest periods, and frequency"Isn't 3 exercises too simple?" - why minimal beats complicatedShownotes:For the full show notes page, go to:https://nevertoooldtolift.com/podcast046/Mentioned in this episode:Free ebook with video demonstrations: https://nevertoooldtolift.com/ebook/Related episodes:Episode 002: Strength Training 101 - https://nevertoooldtolift.com/podcast002/Episode 009: The 7 Essential Movement Patterns - https://nevertoooldtolift.com/podcast009/Episode 016: The 7-Step Framework for Getting Started - https://nevertoooldtolift.com/podcast016/If you know someone who keeps saying they don't have time to get stronger or feels overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice, share this episode with them.

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