An exercise scientist highlighted three simple movements that deliver outsized benefits: pullups, deficit pushups and Bulgarian split squats. Pullups challenge almost every major upper‑body muscle while building grip strength, a marker closely linked with biological age and overall health. Deficit pushups deepen the range of motion, increasing muscle activation in the chest, triceps and shoulders while allowing the shoulder blades to move naturally. Bulgarian split squats, meanwhile, build single‑leg strength and balance, exposing and correcting side‑to‑side imbalances that can contribute to lower‑back pain. Together, these scalable exercises form a minimalist program aimed at functional strength and longevity. Read the full article, originally published by Men’s Journal and syndicated on AOL, here.