15 Mind-Blowing Facts About Building Muscle After 40
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Date: 2025-05-16
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robertlefou
i am 44 and do my every day home workout after waking up. 100 push ups, 50 situps with legs hovering over ground, around 30 pull ups, some chin ups and 100 squats. all just bodyweight. Around 20-30mins.
i dont gain any more muscles, just look lean and feel fit.
in the beginning it was annoying to stick to my plan cause i wasnt always in the mood. But now its just a routine i would not skip, like taking a shower or brushing my teeth. just do it!
dont compare yourself to someone else, dont measure your arms every week or look for gains. Just do it to feel fit!
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i am 44 and do my every day home workout after waking up. 100 push ups, 50 situps with legs hovering over ground, around 30 pull ups, some chin ups and 100 squats. all just bodyweight. Around 20-30mins.
i dont gain any more muscles, just look lean and feel fit.
in the beginning it was annoying to stick to my plan cause i wasnt always in the mood. But now its just a routine i would not skip, like taking a shower or brushing my teeth. just do it!
dont compare yourself to someone else, dont measure your arms every week or look for gains. Just do it to feel fit!
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Factsnotfox
I'm 71. I've been lifting regularly for about 3 years. I'm just reaching the point where I have enough muscle mass that maintaining it burns more body fat. I also find that lifting weights helps suppress my appetite. I don't push myself like 20 or 30 year olds can, because I don't want any injuries to stop my progress, but I am very pleased with my progress. Yeah, I like my results, but I like the way I feel after lifting even more. I'm in the best shape of my life, at a body weight I haven't had since high school.
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I'm 71. I've been lifting regularly for about 3 years. I'm just reaching the point where I have enough muscle mass that maintaining it burns more body fat. I also find that lifting weights helps suppress my appetite. I don't push myself like 20 or 30 year olds can, because I don't want any injuries to stop my progress, but I am very pleased with my progress. Yeah, I like my results, but I like the way I feel after lifting even more. I'm in the best shape of my life, at a body weight I haven't had since high school.
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jimmur2464
58 yr old been workin out for 33 years. Metabolism and arthritis is my biggest enemies especially after 7 surgeries (both shoulders, L elbow, 3 knee and umbilical hyernia)But i try to do a minimum of 3 days a week at the gym and am pretty strong for my age but the muscle mass days are over it was hard to accept but it is what it is. The gym keeps me happy and i think its helped me stay young(er) I like this site and others to try to learn different exercises to counteract the arthritis.
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58 yr old been workin out for 33 years. Metabolism and arthritis is my biggest enemies especially after 7 surgeries (both shoulders, L elbow, 3 knee and umbilical hyernia)But i try to do a minimum of 3 days a week at the gym and am pretty strong for my age but the muscle mass days are over it was hard to accept but it is what it is. The gym keeps me happy and i think its helped me stay young(er) I like this site and others to try to learn different exercises to counteract the arthritis.
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Mandaw9437
I am 69 and started doing weightlifting 10 years ago. I do 3 to 4 days of workouts covering push, pull and lower body regimes plus 2 brisk walks either outdoor or on treadmill. I am able to achieve Zone 4 and occasionally Zone 5 during the walks. I can tell that my muscles are in good shape with well shaped chest and upper back. It is true that it is never too late to start.
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I am 69 and started doing weightlifting 10 years ago. I do 3 to 4 days of workouts covering push, pull and lower body regimes plus 2 brisk walks either outdoor or on treadmill. I am able to achieve Zone 4 and occasionally Zone 5 during the walks. I can tell that my muscles are in good shape with well shaped chest and upper back. It is true that it is never too late to start.
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patriarchmike
I'm 43 and still building muscle at my 40th pound in March of this year. Still getting stronger still doing all the heavy compounds. Tore my meniscus on Saint Patrick's Day I just did squats with 225 with no pain yesterday. Everything in this video checks out. This dude is legit if you're looking for a real Coach if I were going to hire somebody it would be this guy.
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I'm 43 and still building muscle at my 40th pound in March of this year. Still getting stronger still doing all the heavy compounds. Tore my meniscus on Saint Patrick's Day I just did squats with 225 with no pain yesterday. Everything in this video checks out. This dude is legit if you're looking for a real Coach if I were going to hire somebody it would be this guy.
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theangrycucco
Im 40 and just started a month ago with a 3 day per week full body plan. My work has recently put in a gym so I work out for free. I just want to be healthy for myself and my kids. I am seeing gains already, so anyone who is hesitant to start. Don't it is addictive and there are no downsides.
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Im 40 and just started a month ago with a 3 day per week full body plan. My work has recently put in a gym so I work out for free. I just want to be healthy for myself and my kids. I am seeing gains already, so anyone who is hesitant to start. Don't it is addictive and there are no downsides.
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rang123yea5
At 54 I have adopted all these principles and I'm doing great. In short as you get older do the opposite of what Dr's. recommend. Don't eat less meat, Eat More. Don't take it easy or go light, hit it hard and heavy! Take sets to failure or beyond, do volume.
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At 54 I have adopted all these principles and I'm doing great. In short as you get older do the opposite of what Dr's. recommend. Don't eat less meat, Eat More. Don't take it easy or go light, hit it hard and heavy! Take sets to failure or beyond, do volume.
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Pierre. parisot97
You don't need to spread proteins in 4-5 meals, studies show that you don't have a max amount of protein that you can absorb in a single meal.
You can eat only 3 meals and get the right amount of protein spread onto those 3 meals.
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You don't need to spread proteins in 4-5 meals, studies show that you don't have a max amount of protein that you can absorb in a single meal.
You can eat only 3 meals and get the right amount of protein spread onto those 3 meals.
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Thermopylae2007
Fifty-two and got into weight training three years ago. It's definitely resulted in huge improvements in my health and setting the stage to keep healthy well past retirement. Lots of wisdom in this video.
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Fifty-two and got into weight training three years ago. It's definitely resulted in huge improvements in my health and setting the stage to keep healthy well past retirement. Lots of wisdom in this video.
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SI-oy7yx
So if over 40 and wanting to lose weight. Fasting is not recommended 4 to 5 clean meals and keep calories below 2000 to lose weight I weigh 240 want to be 200 to 210 with muscle. Workout 4 to 5 days week.
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So if over 40 and wanting to lose weight. Fasting is not recommended 4 to 5 clean meals and keep calories below 2000 to lose weight I weigh 240 want to be 200 to 210 with muscle. Workout 4 to 5 days week.
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Ay_kay83
That’s bs
Used to pack on lean muscle mass n my 20s and 30s
Now in my 40s with low test levels
Need to be on test to get results like I used to
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That’s bs
Used to pack on lean muscle mass n my 20s and 30s
Now in my 40s with low test levels
Need to be on test to get results like I used to
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jjjames6894
Proud to say firstly, I’m not a bot and thank u for an amazing video, didn’t realize the degree of gains possible at older age, never stop lifting!
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Proud to say firstly, I’m not a bot and thank u for an amazing video, didn’t realize the degree of gains possible at older age, never stop lifting!
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EmotionalNoise
Do we really lose muscle or just forget it Muscle memory is real! Thanks for the great vids, I've never been in better shape: ) Middle Aged Man
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Do we really lose muscle or just forget it Muscle memory is real! Thanks for the great vids, I've never been in better shape: ) Middle Aged Man
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