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As people age, they tend to believe that they should avoid lifting weights because they’re not strong enough.

The truth, however, is that weight and resistance training promotes bone growth. You should make sure that you are lifting weights under proper supervision.

Have you ever seen a baby bend down to pick something up?

They go all the way down until their diaper touches their heels. We lose that ability as we age and stiffen up.

Work towards getting back to that deep squat, then squat deeply with moderate weight. This won't hurt you so long as you maintain proper technique.

This myth is particularly common because women worry that lifting weights will bulk them up.

However, Without chemical assistance, women cannot achieve extraordinary muscle growth.” Because women’s testosterone is lower, they likely won’t be able to lift as much weight as men.

However, the typical three-pound lady dumbbells won’t work because the resistance is too low to create change in the muscle.

He recommends everyone doing six to eight repetitions with a weight that challenges them.