5 Reasons You're NOT Building Muscle (Men Over 40)
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Date: 2024-09-27
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MrDuffy81
I’m finally getting over numerous car accident injuries from my past at 43. I look better than I ever did. Videos like this are really helping me to not hurt myself and re-aggravate prior injuries, including a bicep tendon injury on both shoulders that has really held me back. I just started to be able to bench press recently After working out my back thoroughly this past year and a half. Everything is coming together nicely, but I need to start working out my legs. I don’t even have a gym membership and I have my chiropractor asking me where I’m working out. I work out at home with free weights. thanks for all the science guys! I’m putting it to good use.
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I’m finally getting over numerous car accident injuries from my past at 43. I look better than I ever did. Videos like this are really helping me to not hurt myself and re-aggravate prior injuries, including a bicep tendon injury on both shoulders that has really held me back. I just started to be able to bench press recently After working out my back thoroughly this past year and a half. Everything is coming together nicely, but I need to start working out my legs. I don’t even have a gym membership and I have my chiropractor asking me where I’m working out. I work out at home with free weights. thanks for all the science guys! I’m putting it to good use.
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musclemonsters
I have initiated all 5. I have had some issues with my sleep, but I have put on some new muscle. I see it and people at the gym have commented on it; I eat 200-220g protein daily; I keep a journal that I carry around the gym with me writing exercise, sets, reps, weights; I have made changes after 4-8 weeks with increasing weight, sets, reps, or changing the exercises done; I'm one of those who may rest around 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes between sets. My split is: Mon-Chest / Triceps, Tues-Back / Biceps; Wed-Legs, Thurs-Shoulders. I perform 30 minutes steady state cardio on the Treadmill adjusting incline and speed every 2 weeks or so.
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I have initiated all 5. I have had some issues with my sleep, but I have put on some new muscle. I see it and people at the gym have commented on it; I eat 200-220g protein daily; I keep a journal that I carry around the gym with me writing exercise, sets, reps, weights; I have made changes after 4-8 weeks with increasing weight, sets, reps, or changing the exercises done; I'm one of those who may rest around 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes between sets. My split is: Mon-Chest / Triceps, Tues-Back / Biceps; Wed-Legs, Thurs-Shoulders. I perform 30 minutes steady state cardio on the Treadmill adjusting incline and speed every 2 weeks or so.
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Kmasse8
Excellent straight to the point video. Age is mostly limited factor in our minds. At 46yrs, I have better results than when I was in my twenties or thirties and would spend even 150min at gym per training session. Been strength training for 30 years (not my main sports. Optimal results for me, even when younger, have been having at least 72hrs recovery between training the same muscle group and indeed having 3-4min rest between sets. I bring my sets to failure or near failure and 2min wont cut it.
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Excellent straight to the point video. Age is mostly limited factor in our minds. At 46yrs, I have better results than when I was in my twenties or thirties and would spend even 150min at gym per training session. Been strength training for 30 years (not my main sports. Optimal results for me, even when younger, have been having at least 72hrs recovery between training the same muscle group and indeed having 3-4min rest between sets. I bring my sets to failure or near failure and 2min wont cut it.
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hicoteo
I'll be turning 60 and agree with most here but there is a fine line between volume and recovery. The trick is to find your minimum amount of volume and side with recovery. I find that two full body workouts a week for two weeks and then one three times a week is all I need. I only do sets of three. So, that's only 6-7 sets per week per muscle believe it or not. I'm not huge, don't want to be but I stand out especially because I'm an old fart.
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I'll be turning 60 and agree with most here but there is a fine line between volume and recovery. The trick is to find your minimum amount of volume and side with recovery. I find that two full body workouts a week for two weeks and then one three times a week is all I need. I only do sets of three. So, that's only 6-7 sets per week per muscle believe it or not. I'm not huge, don't want to be but I stand out especially because I'm an old fart.
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MrWolf-le4nv
Today in your 40 s and 50, s you can look better and be more badass than you did in your 20, s. We have easier access to Testosterone, trt, whatever u wanna call it. and better supplements and science. Especially if u wanna bulk. If you were a hard gainer in your 20, s Your metabolism has slowed down in your 40, s and 50, s. Eat well, train well, sleep well. It will happen
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Today in your 40 s and 50, s you can look better and be more badass than you did in your 20, s. We have easier access to Testosterone, trt, whatever u wanna call it. and better supplements and science. Especially if u wanna bulk. If you were a hard gainer in your 20, s Your metabolism has slowed down in your 40, s and 50, s. Eat well, train well, sleep well. It will happen
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timetothinkbereal
Change your rep range every month. Slightly increase each week for the month. for example, sets of 8 week 1 bench. Top weight that week 4 sets of 8/slight increase next week by 5 pounds (you choose) and so on for 3 weeks. 4th week random fast workout. Confuse your muscles. They learn fast and only grow with confusion.
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Change your rep range every month. Slightly increase each week for the month. for example, sets of 8 week 1 bench. Top weight that week 4 sets of 8/slight increase next week by 5 pounds (you choose) and so on for 3 weeks. 4th week random fast workout. Confuse your muscles. They learn fast and only grow with confusion.
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musclemonsters
64 and jacked. been weight training since i was a teenager. thanks for the info. one thing i would add is that i do 2 on, 2 off (and vary my split regularly. i find that i now need one day off for muscle recovery and an extra day off for system recovery. over training is a much bigger issue as you age.
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64 and jacked. been weight training since i was a teenager. thanks for the info. one thing i would add is that i do 2 on, 2 off (and vary my split regularly. i find that i now need one day off for muscle recovery and an extra day off for system recovery. over training is a much bigger issue as you age.
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MJGAZ64
I’m 65 I workout 2 hours resistance and 30 minutes cardio, then stretch 3 times a week. I have to rest more on off days, completely changed my diet, sleep 8 to nine hours. Went from 30% body fat to 15. Better shape than I was at 50. Found the fountain of youth in the gym.
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I’m 65 I workout 2 hours resistance and 30 minutes cardio, then stretch 3 times a week. I have to rest more on off days, completely changed my diet, sleep 8 to nine hours. Went from 30% body fat to 15. Better shape than I was at 50. Found the fountain of youth in the gym.
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fimfengius
Thanks for a very good meta-investigation! I wonder about protein intake. When you refer to like 40gr or 45gr intake per meal I wonder if you mean 40-45 gr pure protein or for instance 40-45 gr meat I also wonder about the quality of protein, any differences here Many thanks!
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Thanks for a very good meta-investigation! I wonder about protein intake. When you refer to like 40gr or 45gr intake per meal I wonder if you mean 40-45 gr pure protein or for instance 40-45 gr meat I also wonder about the quality of protein, any differences here Many thanks!
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musclemonsters
I think laziness, ignorance, and malnourishment or malabsorption covers the vast majority that do not gain or maintain healthy muscle mass and bone density. Observing frailty in the elderly is merely watching the signs of someone starving of fat and protein to death.
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I think laziness, ignorance, and malnourishment or malabsorption covers the vast majority that do not gain or maintain healthy muscle mass and bone density. Observing frailty in the elderly is merely watching the signs of someone starving of fat and protein to death.
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Shreadington
I'm 46, 5'8, 195lbs. Coach has me at 260g daily protein, 300g carbs, low fat. I train at the low range of MRV per week. Every meal is weighed and tracked. Same with training. Best thing I did was hire a good coach years ago. I've made my best progress in my 40s vs 20s.
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I'm 46, 5'8, 195lbs. Coach has me at 260g daily protein, 300g carbs, low fat. I train at the low range of MRV per week. Every meal is weighed and tracked. Same with training. Best thing I did was hire a good coach years ago. I've made my best progress in my 40s vs 20s.
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bigtimeeventsdj
Believing your best gains are behind you. This is SO important. I'm 51 and I BELIEVE I can make gains and I do. People consistently think I'm in my late 30's or 40's and comment that I'm jacked. I get so sick of the mindset that you are slave to your age.
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Believing your best gains are behind you. This is SO important. I'm 51 and I BELIEVE I can make gains and I do. People consistently think I'm in my late 30's or 40's and comment that I'm jacked. I get so sick of the mindset that you are slave to your age.
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m. meyers2511
49, still jacked and didn't change thing in the last 20 years. All bs these studies. Consuming your protein remains as important as it was during your younger years. Second is being consistent in your training. Bodybuilding is simple people.
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49, still jacked and didn't change thing in the last 20 years. All bs these studies. Consuming your protein remains as important as it was during your younger years. Second is being consistent in your training. Bodybuilding is simple people.
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vlada
5: 16 youre right. A lot of older people are afraid of getting injured and think that lowering volume will prevent it. Very heavy weights and high risk exercises can be curtailed if injury is a fear but volume, rep variations, intensity should not.
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5: 16 youre right. A lot of older people are afraid of getting injured and think that lowering volume will prevent it. Very heavy weights and high risk exercises can be curtailed if injury is a fear but volume, rep variations, intensity should not.
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xelkim9666
Im 50, Chinese, 511, 170lbs, started exercise at 20. I work out twice a week, 1 hour each, many people check my ID when I buy lotto tickets. Exercise and avoiding injury is the only advice you need, then say bye to medicine and hello wife.
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Im 50, Chinese, 511, 170lbs, started exercise at 20. I work out twice a week, 1 hour each, many people check my ID when I buy lotto tickets. Exercise and avoiding injury is the only advice you need, then say bye to medicine and hello wife.
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joehorn5829
Diet! I was skinny like 6 3 170 lbs skinny for 40 years. Im 45 look totally different. Built, built! Eat right providing your body wit the right minerals and nutrients. And Rest believe it or not. Stretching is really important as well.
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Diet! I was skinny like 6 3 170 lbs skinny for 40 years. Im 45 look totally different. Built, built! Eat right providing your body wit the right minerals and nutrients. And Rest believe it or not. Stretching is really important as well.
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ManvasPachenko
Im 56 and in better shape than some 25 year old's. Ive boxed for 37 years and Im now weight training again, after many years. Im also on TRT. I can't believe my results since I've also been eating clean. Tight torso and muscle gains
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Im 56 and in better shape than some 25 year old's. Ive boxed for 37 years and Im now weight training again, after many years. Im also on TRT. I can't believe my results since I've also been eating clean. Tight torso and muscle gains
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musclemonsters
Oh this is a very amazing and superb video bro telling about this topic of 5 reasons that you are build muscle after 40 and keep it up and keep up the great work as always and take care
Keep smiling always
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Oh this is a very amazing and superb video bro telling about this topic of 5 reasons that you are build muscle after 40 and keep it up and keep up the great work as always and take care
Keep smiling always
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Major. Tom. 1973
I thought my 40s were the best years of my life, but so far my 50s are even better, still making size & strength gains. Upping my protein is by far the easiest lifestyle change that yields the best results
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I thought my 40s were the best years of my life, but so far my 50s are even better, still making size & strength gains. Upping my protein is by far the easiest lifestyle change that yields the best results
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musclemonsters
44 years old. Started weight lifting 5 weeks ago after a 10 year break because of life. I'm loosing fat and gaining muscles. But I'm going slow, eating well and allow myself to rest. I'm in no hurry.
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44 years old. Started weight lifting 5 weeks ago after a 10 year break because of life. I'm loosing fat and gaining muscles. But I'm going slow, eating well and allow myself to rest. I'm in no hurry.
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