Upper body strength becomes increasingly important after age 50, because this strength not only serves exercise but also supports most daily activities. From carrying luggage, doing housework to balancing when moving, all require healthy arms and shoulders.
The strength and endurance of the upper body muscles are closely related to the ability to recover and maintain long-term fitness. Healthy arms help preserve muscle mass, support shoulders, and improve posture as exercise levels change with age.
In particular, endurance plays an important role because life activities often require continuous repetition, instead of just one effort.
That is also why push-ups are still considered a simple but effective fitness test. In less than a minute, this movement shows the ability to coordinate between hands, shoulders and abdominal muscles. This is considered a quick test for the upper body, without equipment or complicated preparation.
