Lower body exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts are popular for a reason. These compound moves are great for building strength in multiple muscle groups like your glutes, quads, and hamstrings, and they train your whole body to move in functional ways. However, these exercises aren’t accessible for everyone, especially for those who are over 65. For my senior personal training clients with mobility issues and certain medical concerns, some of the more conventional lower-body exercises would be ill-advised.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways to strengthen the legs, though. The following five low-impact exercises are great alternatives to the traditional movements, and can strengthen key lower body muscles effectively, efficiently, and safely.

You don’t have to be over 65 to

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