Seated Strength Training
Strength is longevity currency
Muscle mass declines 3-5% per decade after 30. For wheelchair users, maintaining upper body and core strength is critical for independence, bone density, and metabolic health.
Your strength programme
Tap each exercise category to build a complete routine.
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Shoulder health is non-negotiable
Wheelchair users push tens of thousands of strokes per year through the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff injury is the most common chronic injury in long-term wheelchair users — ~50% prevalence by 10 years post-injury. The protective antidote: balanced push:pull ratio (1:2 favouring pulls), regular external-rotator strengthening, and posture work to counter the forward-rounded position pushing creates.
Sample weekly programme
Tap each day to see what to do.
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Common mistakes to avoid
Tap each — patterns that cause injury or stall progress.
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Key Takeaway
2-3 strength sessions per week targeting push, pull, and core. Grip strength is one of the strongest longevity biomarkers — train it specifically.