A common problem with men as they age is loss of muscle size and strength in the buttocks along with “toothpick thighs”.

These muscles are the largest in the body, when diet is low in protein as it so often is with elderly people, the body “leaches” amino acids from the big muscle masses and turns them into glucose to be used as energy.

The legs and butt still “run” the body butt in a different way! These muscle shrink away and after a while older men have trouble getting up from a seated position.

Squatting is the best way to keep size in the thighs and buttocks and should be done on a regular basis. Full squatting is best but if you have lower back or knee aches you might consider using the leg press machine. I have an Upright Incline leg press in my gym and it is terrific to work the thighs with just enough butt and lower back stimulation. I place my feet in the middle of the platform and I go as deep as possible into the negative on each rep for two to three sets of 10 to 12 reps on squats and leg presses.