8 Muscle Gaining Mistakes - Men Over 40 (FIXED)
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Date: 2022-04-22
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Rand
At 63, I-ve been training for about 45 years. I-m always answering questions from 30 and 40 somethings about training, diet, and most importantly, longevity in maintaining a great build at an advanced age. I do lift relatively heavy but I often cycle that training with lighter weights which gives me a much fuller, toned appearance. I retired a few years ago and after sitting around for a couple of years I took a part time job training seniors at my local senior center. One of the biggest surprises I-ve encountered is the influx of younger folks (55 to 60) with little or no strength and no mind/ muscle connection. These are not just people that worked in offices their whole lives and never did anything to maintain their bodies. This group includes mechanics, law enforcement, truckers, etc. Many of these people became adept at doing their jobs or rose to supervisory positions, leaving behind the need to exercise their bodies in their daily routine. It-s sad and disheartening to see a 55 year old man that can-t bench press more than 20 lbs. But worse is their inability to do certain exercises like squats or lying tricep extensions (to name a couple) and their propensity to swing weights back and forth rather than feeling the movement. I-m constantly stopping whatever I-m doing to engage these folks on the need to feel the movement in the muscles they-re working. I believe in many cases these people are just going through the motions so they can feel good about themselves after they run back to their couches. Jeff hit it on the head when he spoke about the mind/ muscle connection and the need to try different types of exercises as we age. You would be amazed what a beginning Jiu Jitsu class or even yoga classes can do to maintain agility, balance and conditioning. Sorry for the rant-.
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At 63, I-ve been training for about 45 years. I-m always answering questions from 30 and 40 somethings about training, diet, and most importantly, longevity in maintaining a great build at an advanced age. I do lift relatively heavy but I often cycle that training with lighter weights which gives me a much fuller, toned appearance. I retired a few years ago and after sitting around for a couple of years I took a part time job training seniors at my local senior center. One of the biggest surprises I-ve encountered is the influx of younger folks (55 to 60) with little or no strength and no mind/ muscle connection. These are not just people that worked in offices their whole lives and never did anything to maintain their bodies. This group includes mechanics, law enforcement, truckers, etc. Many of these people became adept at doing their jobs or rose to supervisory positions, leaving behind the need to exercise their bodies in their daily routine. It-s sad and disheartening to see a 55 year old man that can-t bench press more than 20 lbs. But worse is their inability to do certain exercises like squats or lying tricep extensions (to name a couple) and their propensity to swing weights back and forth rather than feeling the movement. I-m constantly stopping whatever I-m doing to engage these folks on the need to feel the movement in the muscles they-re working. I believe in many cases these people are just going through the motions so they can feel good about themselves after they run back to their couches. Jeff hit it on the head when he spoke about the mind/ muscle connection and the need to try different types of exercises as we age. You would be amazed what a beginning Jiu Jitsu class or even yoga classes can do to maintain agility, balance and conditioning. Sorry for the rant-.
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Sensei
Thanks for the many great videos!
As a long time martial artist who is 55, this is great advice. Control is more important for strength than fast and heavy.
All muscles are important is truth! The support muscles provide protection and stability for the -cool- ones.
Many years ago my younger brother was in high school with a guy whose father bought him a small gym. The guy only used machines(nautilus type)to work out.
He LOOKED impressive. Big arms, shoulders, back etc. But in gym class, the gymnastics part of the curriculum, he was weak. He didn't train the stabilizing muscles and was not able to do things, such as the iron cross, hand stands etc, that much smaller guys could. He eventually got an -excuse- to get out of that part of the class as he developed a -losers limp- to save face.
I used to love grappling with guys like that because they were like heavy balloons. Puffed up, but without core and strong stabilizing muscles, they were easy to beat because once you moved the limb outside its accustomed track, it lost most of its strength.
Everyone of the machine queens quit grappling because core strength is mandatory.
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Thanks for the many great videos!
As a long time martial artist who is 55, this is great advice. Control is more important for strength than fast and heavy.
All muscles are important is truth! The support muscles provide protection and stability for the -cool- ones.
Many years ago my younger brother was in high school with a guy whose father bought him a small gym. The guy only used machines(nautilus type)to work out.
He LOOKED impressive. Big arms, shoulders, back etc. But in gym class, the gymnastics part of the curriculum, he was weak. He didn't train the stabilizing muscles and was not able to do things, such as the iron cross, hand stands etc, that much smaller guys could. He eventually got an -excuse- to get out of that part of the class as he developed a -losers limp- to save face.
I used to love grappling with guys like that because they were like heavy balloons. Puffed up, but without core and strong stabilizing muscles, they were easy to beat because once you moved the limb outside its accustomed track, it lost most of its strength.
Everyone of the machine queens quit grappling because core strength is mandatory.
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Jimmy
NAUTILUS BULLETIN #1 - ARTHUR JONES
Warming-up for competitive lifting is one thing - but warming-up for training purposes is an entirely different
matter; and the correct procedures have very little in common when one is compared to the other. In a
weightlifting contest, you are not concerned with trying to build size or strength as a result of the lifts performed
that day; your only concern is an attempt to lift the maximum possible amount of weight for one repetition in
good form - thus your warm-up must prepare your muscles for a maximum-possible single effort, while leaving
them as fresh as possible.
But in training - where you are concerned with building as much size and/or strength as possible, as a direct
result of the lifts performed that day -the correct warm-up procedure will be almost exactly opposite to that
which you should employ on the day of a weightlifting competition; in this instance, each set of every exercise
should be a maximum possible set - and should leave your muscles totally, if momentarily exhausted.
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NAUTILUS BULLETIN #1 - ARTHUR JONES
Warming-up for competitive lifting is one thing - but warming-up for training purposes is an entirely different
matter; and the correct procedures have very little in common when one is compared to the other. In a
weightlifting contest, you are not concerned with trying to build size or strength as a result of the lifts performed
that day; your only concern is an attempt to lift the maximum possible amount of weight for one repetition in
good form - thus your warm-up must prepare your muscles for a maximum-possible single effort, while leaving
them as fresh as possible.
But in training - where you are concerned with building as much size and/or strength as possible, as a direct
result of the lifts performed that day -the correct warm-up procedure will be almost exactly opposite to that
which you should employ on the day of a weightlifting competition; in this instance, each set of every exercise
should be a maximum possible set - and should leave your muscles totally, if momentarily exhausted.
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Mike
I'm 64 and have gotten back into training over the last 4 months. I can go to the gym anytime during the day I want which means an empty gym. I can also pay much more attention to diet. My college education focused on human anatomy, kinesiology, physical rehabilitation etc so I have a solid background.
One aspect generally overlooked is trying to reduce your level of stress. It is critical to maintaining all the other parts of training. I worked 2 jobs for over 30 years including owning my own company. I worked hard. If just working hard could make you Mr Olympia I'd be Lee Haney. -
Being retired is the second greatest thing that ever happened to me (meeting my wife of 32 years was the first) as I wake up knowing I have control over my day. it is an unbelievable feeling and highly underrated. Stress can do everything from kill you to cripple you. Do whatever you can to reduce stress. it will make everything else in life easier, more productive and fulfilling.
Thank you for these videos. they give an old guy extra guidance and inspiration.
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I'm 64 and have gotten back into training over the last 4 months. I can go to the gym anytime during the day I want which means an empty gym. I can also pay much more attention to diet. My college education focused on human anatomy, kinesiology, physical rehabilitation etc so I have a solid background.
One aspect generally overlooked is trying to reduce your level of stress. It is critical to maintaining all the other parts of training. I worked 2 jobs for over 30 years including owning my own company. I worked hard. If just working hard could make you Mr Olympia I'd be Lee Haney. -
Being retired is the second greatest thing that ever happened to me (meeting my wife of 32 years was the first) as I wake up knowing I have control over my day. it is an unbelievable feeling and highly underrated. Stress can do everything from kill you to cripple you. Do whatever you can to reduce stress. it will make everything else in life easier, more productive and fulfilling.
Thank you for these videos. they give an old guy extra guidance and inspiration.
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E.
25 years or so ago between 17-23 yrs old I was running almost 20miles a week, 100 unbroken push-ups 35 unbroken strict pull-ups, 30 strict unbroken dips all in each 3 workouts which included full body weight training. Like a Greek statue I was-Not to brag but to give a backdrop. A year ago I couldn-t do a single dip, no more than 2 or three pull-ups and struggled with 5 push-ups. Through going to the knees with push-up and gradually adding another regular push-up, using a resistance band to assist with dips, I can now whip out 10x20 unassisted push-up in various forms and 3x12 unassisted dips and by bent barbell rows I can complete about 40 pull-ups partitioned of course. I-m 45 now and filling out my shirt like I almost used to. This dude has great tips for middle age guys. Its not over, it-s just different. it took me a year. Young people, don-t take your athleticism for granted!
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25 years or so ago between 17-23 yrs old I was running almost 20miles a week, 100 unbroken push-ups 35 unbroken strict pull-ups, 30 strict unbroken dips all in each 3 workouts which included full body weight training. Like a Greek statue I was-Not to brag but to give a backdrop. A year ago I couldn-t do a single dip, no more than 2 or three pull-ups and struggled with 5 push-ups. Through going to the knees with push-up and gradually adding another regular push-up, using a resistance band to assist with dips, I can now whip out 10x20 unassisted push-up in various forms and 3x12 unassisted dips and by bent barbell rows I can complete about 40 pull-ups partitioned of course. I-m 45 now and filling out my shirt like I almost used to. This dude has great tips for middle age guys. Its not over, it-s just different. it took me a year. Young people, don-t take your athleticism for granted!
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FifthKnowledge
Great video thanks! I'm in my fifties and I've found all your 8 points to be very true. As you age, controlling the quality of your food seems to become almost the ONLY way to manage your weight! Otherwise, a good joint and muscle using system, like Kung Fu or Chi Gung, Yoga, or things like that, are a great way to use gravity as your weights and normal use as your therapy.
I even met one very elderly lady who attended these traditional European peasant line dances twice a week, she told me -If I didn't do these dances I wouldn't be able to move at all! -, lol. Definitely true, have a plan to use your whole body as you age, or else you'll start losing the use of it here and there as the years go by!
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Great video thanks! I'm in my fifties and I've found all your 8 points to be very true. As you age, controlling the quality of your food seems to become almost the ONLY way to manage your weight! Otherwise, a good joint and muscle using system, like Kung Fu or Chi Gung, Yoga, or things like that, are a great way to use gravity as your weights and normal use as your therapy.
I even met one very elderly lady who attended these traditional European peasant line dances twice a week, she told me -If I didn't do these dances I wouldn't be able to move at all! -, lol. Definitely true, have a plan to use your whole body as you age, or else you'll start losing the use of it here and there as the years go by!
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Friar
im 68, heavy lifting is only enabled by superfood intake.
age limitations are ONLY created by lazy eaters,
responsible eating is the BEGINNING of strenghth gain or quality maintenance.
The SECOND step is muscle group excercises in regular succession.
the 1st STEP IS DECISION, SECOND STEP IS DOING A ROUTINE
the biggest problem a trainer has, is overcoming decades of miss information (poor excercise advice, by public school idiots, called coaches, that dont give a damn about a students future, just a trophy in the school athletic trophy showcase, that got there at the expense of a badly spent student, by an irresponsible public school coach.
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im 68, heavy lifting is only enabled by superfood intake.
age limitations are ONLY created by lazy eaters,
responsible eating is the BEGINNING of strenghth gain or quality maintenance.
The SECOND step is muscle group excercises in regular succession.
the 1st STEP IS DECISION, SECOND STEP IS DOING A ROUTINE
the biggest problem a trainer has, is overcoming decades of miss information (poor excercise advice, by public school idiots, called coaches, that dont give a damn about a students future, just a trophy in the school athletic trophy showcase, that got there at the expense of a badly spent student, by an irresponsible public school coach.
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Morese56
I have found that at just turning 70 and after converting to carnivore/keto 5 years ago (very low carb) I dropped weight where i went from 200
Lbs to 160lbs and gained muscle fairly quickly and my skin looks great as well as my blood test have continued to get better and better after eating this way fwhere i started. Which means i have no inflammation. I feel better i look better and definitely not looking or feeling 70 and im running 5-8 miles 3-x-s a week or more if time permits. And im still skiing as wel. No brag just fact: ) Im just sayin. So there. :) peace out
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I have found that at just turning 70 and after converting to carnivore/keto 5 years ago (very low carb) I dropped weight where i went from 200
Lbs to 160lbs and gained muscle fairly quickly and my skin looks great as well as my blood test have continued to get better and better after eating this way fwhere i started. Which means i have no inflammation. I feel better i look better and definitely not looking or feeling 70 and im running 5-8 miles 3-x-s a week or more if time permits. And im still skiing as wel. No brag just fact: ) Im just sayin. So there. :) peace out
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Frank
I-m 60 now, was always active my whole life, gymnastic as a child all the way through high school! Weight trained my whole life, and a professional dancer and teacher. Have never been over weight. Had a heart attack at 54 and dropped dead. They managed to bring me back! 3 stints later and no real damage to my heart I-m still working on my body. The issue now, the meds and weight gain! Went up 20 pounds and 2 pants sizes! I-m 5-6- 160 lbs! Prior to my heart attack 140 to 145. I-ve excepted the fact this will be something I will deal with the rest of my life!
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I-m 60 now, was always active my whole life, gymnastic as a child all the way through high school! Weight trained my whole life, and a professional dancer and teacher. Have never been over weight. Had a heart attack at 54 and dropped dead. They managed to bring me back! 3 stints later and no real damage to my heart I-m still working on my body. The issue now, the meds and weight gain! Went up 20 pounds and 2 pants sizes! I-m 5-6- 160 lbs! Prior to my heart attack 140 to 145. I-ve excepted the fact this will be something I will deal with the rest of my life!
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Alvin
Jeff good day I want to say I really enjoy your videos.
I Just turned 45 yearsJanuary 15th 2022 I started training when I was 41years I'm still struggling with stubborn belly fat my nutrition is great I do not eat any sugars and have cut 95% of my carbohydrates out of my diet also I don't give myself any - cheat - days. Just wondering what else can I do to get rid of my stubborn belly fat and finally get my 6pack. I'll do some cardio but also 80% of my training is strength training if you can help me I would really appreciate it thank you very much
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Jeff good day I want to say I really enjoy your videos.
I Just turned 45 yearsJanuary 15th 2022 I started training when I was 41years I'm still struggling with stubborn belly fat my nutrition is great I do not eat any sugars and have cut 95% of my carbohydrates out of my diet also I don't give myself any - cheat - days. Just wondering what else can I do to get rid of my stubborn belly fat and finally get my 6pack. I'll do some cardio but also 80% of my training is strength training if you can help me I would really appreciate it thank you very much
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