At 67, Denise Austin Demonstrates 2 ‘Low-Impact’ Moves for Upper Body

Posted by Admin November 18, 2024 Fitness

Denise Austin recently shared an upper body workout on Instagram.
In the video, she demonstrated two “low-impact” moves that target the arms and back.
“These exercises can be beneficial to your body and mind in so many ways!” she said.

If you’re looking for an easy, effective upper body workout, you’re in luck. Fitness icon Denise Austin shares the best workouts for women over 50 and this time she’s demonstrating her go-to low-impact moves for strengthening the arms and back.

“I am a true believer in low-impact types of exercise, like Pilates and walking…two of my favorites! These exercises can be beneficial to your body and mind in so many ways!” Austin captioned her video. “Pilates not only focuses on improving your core but also promotes strength, balanced muscle development, flexibility, and so much more. While walking is a great heart-healthy exercise and something that anyone can do!”

The 67-year-old recently posted the fun and effective workout video to Instagram, and it’s full of simple Pilates-inspired moves with light weights to help build muscles. “Pilates for your arms,” Austin says at the beginning of the video, showing off toned biceps. “Grab some light weights and let’s get started.”

Below, we’re breaking down exactly how to perform the two upper-body moves.

Dead bug variation

“The first exercise is a dead bug,” Austin explains, starting with her feet shoulder-width apart, leaning forward at the waist, and her back straight. “What I want you to do is lean slightly forward, pull the abdominals in, keep your core braced, and really use the weights,” she says, alternating swinging arms forward and back, keeping arms straight the whole time.

“That’s it, you’re getting your biceps, your shoulders, and your triceps, and your upper back too. Embrace the abs, keep the abdominals tight,” Austin explains while demonstrating the movement. “And you’re really lifting and stretching those arms. Keeping your back strong and straight, good posture. Lift your chest slightly.”

Upper back move

“And now we’re gonna work on the upper back, standing up nice and tall,” Austin says of the second move. She begins by standing with her feet together, elbows pressing into her sides, arms bent at 90 degrees while she holds a weight in each hand. Her hands face up toward the ceiling. “Bend your knees slightly and take it back,” Austin says. She moves her hands so the weights meet in the middle of her stomach, before moving them out again to the starting position. She squeezes her elbows to her sides the entire time to engage the upper back.

Austin consistently shares easy workouts for women over 50 because she wants “to help women my age,” feel their best, Austin previously told Prevention. “I have really enjoyed the changes and growing with my people and growing with my fans that have stayed with me for 35 years. It’s so fun,” she said.

Looking for more Austin-backed workouts? Check out some of our favorites below.