Started 7 months ago at 39>40 for the heavy lifting and more protein versus the crash dieting I’ve done. Gotta say chasing the gains and listening to Mind Pump really helps. Finally up to 15.8” biceps and able to squat 275 for 8. And deadlift 295.
57 here , didn't really gym til I turned 40 . Always been heavy but healthy..I can tell you one thing that makes a big difference is kids are grown n gone and just the 2 of us now....less daily responsibility translates into more me time and workout time ....I can tell you this is a life long marathon of fitness and not a sprint!! Gotta keep moving!! Those that stop find the pine box sooner!! Thanks cheers!!
66, Working on increasing my deadlift. Yesterday was 255 for reps. (I never deadlifted until the last couple of years) Just keep grinding it out and hoping not to get injured.
I’m 37 and I don’t have any problems with my age when it come down to working out. You have to be consistent and willing to put in the work daily. And know how to workout the right.
At the age of 60 I realized that my own muscle imbalances and total lack of a game plan for exercising were not only holding me back, but were the cause of those minor, chronic aches and pains that I reflexively attributed to "just getting older". Learned to exercise smarter, learned how to correct my imbalances, and now at 64 I am lifting heavier and have a more functional range of movement in all of my joints. Hello gains, goodbye aches and pains.
I can relate 100% to this. I've worked out since 14, now I'm 41. Even though I now use bands as my primary resistance ddp yoga every am for mobility and don't live the 'diet' anymore I still look in good nick and look like I workout and have retained decent muscle. When I look at ex school friends or people i know of a similar age to me, it's shocking where they are physically. I think if you put the effort in early you reaonthe rewards later 👍
Im 24 watching this video, since i stopped working out for 2 years (worked out every once in a while) and i want to make lifting a part of my lifestyle.I have worked every once in a while since i was in the army for 6 years but nowhere in the best shape in my life and i can already tell a huge difference with my health in comparison to with my friends. Watching this to further enhance my understanding of aging.
I found that the one that thing that decreases is just general recovery ability. So yeah at 48 I still make pretty darn good progress and performance, but you gotta watch it and not overreach your recovery rate.
Absolutely. Your mind is significantly stronger, mature, and more focused as we get older. Not to mention less distracted. The 40+ crowd didn't grow up with cell phones and don't fixate on them while they're at the gym.
Such a refreshing approach to fitness! I’ve gained the most muscle in the past 2 years (35-37 years old)…and still gaining strength 🤩💪🏋️♂️🔥. Consistency and listening to you guys is KEY. ❤️
I'm with you bud... 35 and the last years I've destroyed the gym but as a high- schooler I did not have the motivation to even push myself as much as I do now
I turn 44 in May and I am stronger than ever! But I have been consistently training since I was 12, starting with Charles Atlas's Dynamic Tension. I just had a baby girl two years ago and I plan on being around and thriving for a LONG time.
I’m 38 and started my journey again (prior lifter) about 8 months ago. I’m truly in the best shape of my life and love experimenting with my diet to see how my body changes. Having the maturity to take things slow, and the observation skills to see small changes is something I wish I had when I was 18
That assessment was spot on. Provided you're otherwise healthy with no genetic defects. Yes, the body does take longer to heel, but it can certainly grow muscle even into your 80s.
I am 42 and got very close to my 20 y.o. bests on the 4 lifts lately. Just different training strategies and more attention on the signal from my body. Experience and wisdom.
I'm 46 and on a mission to burn body fat and build muscle, definitely for me nutrition is key, pleased I have lost 4kgs bodyweight in 3 month's although I had Norovirus for a few day's which lost me 1.5kg of the 4... although I wouldn't recommend using the illness to lose weight... not pleasant at all!!
Now there is where age can make a difference. That hormonal decline will definitely effect your fat stores. You're going to store more fat even with the same diet and exercise.
At 70 I can tell you take care of your joints and tendons, mobility warmups are a must. Eat right, rest enough, and you can still see gains, though it's a much slower process
It does, but that's mostly due to a decrease in hormones. Also, the decrease is not as much as people think. The difference might be 1 day recover between 25 and 55. The 25 year old can be ready to go again the next day. The 55 year old would need to rest an extra day.
As you get older, these things change.... I’ve often wondered how much of this is “normal” aging and how much is long term consequences of lifestyle and environmental impacts.
Great stuff guys! I am turning 44 next month. I just started MAPS ANABOLIC. I've always heard that age makes it tougher to gain muscle which has always broken my heart, so hearing you guys debunk that is very encouraging!! I just hope that I can keep it up with the issues I've been having in my right arm. From AC joint pain to tendinitis, it is very challenging! Any suggestions?
Surprised you guys didn't mentioned the recoverability factor that comes with youth vs age. There's no doubt that the ability to recover takes longer as you get older, and that is a big factor.
I'm 42, in the last 2 years I was hospitalized 3 times for 104 days total. Before I could do 15 pullups , over 35 dips and so on... Now five months after the hospital I can barely do 4 dips and can't pull myself up for an inch...why?
@5:03 yep, you become "that guy" or person they compare themselves too. Nothing wrong with that and also our our 40+ age, gives you some validation that the work you're putting in is paying off!!
It's not about age, that's just a number, it's what comes with age and that is insidious chronic stress brought on by various life events. Bottom line is try not to be stressed, good luck with that!
I’m 28 and didn’t really start lifting/exercising seriously until I was about 26. I know I’m still young but I wonder how much more progress I can make since I’m approaching my 30s
There is some movement "reprogramming" that I need, mainly the 3-4 second in the negative part of the rep. That is my challenge. So okay, challenge accepted.
Awesome content as always guys! I’m 42yo, have exercised all my life and apart from working around some injuries here and there, and spending much more time on mobility/activation/stretching, I’m in the best shape of my life. Age is just a number 💪🏼😊
A case for younger guys not getting professional help would be finacial. I know being a young dude living pay check to pay check, having money to pay someone to tell me to lift something wasn't on the cards. Being in my early 30s now, it's a Lil more viable
Im 56 yrs , 6ft 282lb and still going at it. 800 mg test with 500mg EQ per week. Eating 250 -300 grams protein per day. Work out 7 days a week lifting heavy with 30 mins cardio everyday. Where are all the 50 plus mass monsters ????
If muscle building in old age is almost comparable to that in teen or 20s despite significant differences in natural levels of hormones then can we conclude that testosterone is overrated?
People starting lifting in mid 30s or beyond know that their body has limited resources so, in most cases, they invest it wisely and methodically. Teens, on the other hand, have lots of energy but they lack the mental maturity and waste a lot of time and effort on useless work in gym but they don't realize it because body can cope up with that.
The effects of aging are significantly greater for females. I'd say its 3-5 times more common to see a fit male in his 70s working out than it is to see a female. I think its because menopause hits women a lot harder than the male equivalent. In addition, men's bodies are also genetically equipped with a higher and more dense muscular system from the start. Men are the beasts of burden. Nevertheless, there are always exceptions.
Which does not dismiss the importance of diet and exercise. I see loads of twentysomethings that are fat and out of shape, and obviously not hormone deficient.
Exactly, just ask the body building poser bald dude and sal 🤣😝 stop it guys. Just tell your clients that are old to get on trt so they can achieve that muscle mass.
Boomers. They actually initiated the modern fitness craze. There were gyms and YMCA gymnasiums around for a long time, but no health/fitness clubs prior to the 1980s. The coming of age period for boomers.
@@MindPumpShow Thanks man. I started lifting last year and have gotten some nice results. I get in my head that because of my age I shouldn’t keep on because I hear people say it’s over past 25 lol
At 64 I’m rocking it harder than ever. Consistency is key!
Do you mind if I ask where are you from??
Exactly the mindset to have for results!
If you start early and are consistent you can stave off a lot of that age related decay.
@@Alex-yn4zj Northern Indiana.
I'm 64 also and I would say consistency and committment to technique and form are key.
Started 7 months ago at 39>40 for the heavy lifting and more protein versus the crash dieting I’ve done. Gotta say chasing the gains and listening to Mind Pump really helps. Finally up to 15.8” biceps and able to squat 275 for 8. And deadlift 295.
Spot on and solid work!
57 here , didn't really gym til I turned 40 . Always been heavy but healthy..I can tell you one thing that makes a big difference is kids are grown n gone and just the 2 of us now....less daily responsibility translates into more me time and workout time ....I can tell you this is a life long marathon of fitness and not a sprint!!
Gotta keep moving!! Those that stop find the pine box sooner!!
Thanks cheers!!
66, Working on increasing my deadlift. Yesterday was 255 for reps. (I never deadlifted until the last couple of years) Just keep grinding it out and hoping not to get injured.
I’m 37 and I don’t have any problems with my age when it come down to working out. You have to be consistent and willing to put in the work daily. And know how to workout the right.
The passion!!
At the age of 60 I realized that my own muscle imbalances and total lack of a game plan for exercising were not only holding me back, but were the cause of those minor, chronic aches and pains that I reflexively attributed to "just getting older". Learned to exercise smarter, learned how to correct my imbalances, and now at 64 I am lifting heavier and have a more functional range of movement in all of my joints. Hello gains, goodbye aches and pains.
I can relate 100% to this. I've worked out since 14, now I'm 41. Even though I now use bands as my primary resistance ddp yoga every am for mobility and don't live the 'diet' anymore I still look in good nick and look like I workout and have retained decent muscle. When I look at ex school friends or people i know of a similar age to me, it's shocking where they are physically. I think if you put the effort in early you reaonthe rewards later 👍
That’s awesome, I think that could be muscle memory and the nucleus overload from your younger days 😁
I started training at 15 and am now 41 . I still look as if I haven’t aged “per say” at all
I’m 62 rock in the six pack It doesn’t matter how old you are you still can build muscle
I’m 5’8 still going strong too
Spot on... its how bad you want to reach your goals!
@@wolfdawg007 get after it!!
Yep, you can build muscle into your 80s. But as someone mentioned, its the fat stores that are truly the most age related.
Not if you're testerstone is very low you have to get trt
Im 24 watching this video, since i stopped working out for 2 years (worked out every once in a while) and i want to make lifting a part of my lifestyle.I have worked every once in a while since i was in the army for 6 years but nowhere in the best shape in my life and i can already tell a huge difference with my health in comparison to with my friends. Watching this to further enhance my understanding of aging.
Will be in 50 in February!! Best shape of my life when I hit 40+
I found that the one that thing that decreases is just general recovery ability. So yeah at 48 I still make pretty darn good progress and performance, but you gotta watch it and not overreach your recovery rate.
Recovery and proper sleep has been my issues. Put in the heavy work, but not ensuring I get the rest need to Recover!!
60 yrs old 13 pullups with 45 lb plate still strong 5ft 9in at 193lbs i think alot is mindset
Yes sir!!!
Absolutely. Your mind is significantly stronger, mature, and more focused as we get older. Not to mention less distracted. The 40+ crowd didn't grow up with cell phones and don't fixate on them while they're at the gym.
@@krane15 thanks its amazing how people have gotten away from health and the basics which always work
Such a refreshing approach to fitness! I’ve gained the most muscle in the past 2 years (35-37 years old)…and still gaining strength 🤩💪🏋️♂️🔥. Consistency and listening to you guys is KEY. ❤️
Yep... I know the feeling! Getting physically better as we age!
@@NGUJZ it’s fantastic!
I'm with you bud... 35 and the last years I've destroyed the gym but as a high- schooler I did not have the motivation to even push myself as much as I do now
@@ulsterschampion2701 that’s awesome! Keep it up!
@@marcmcphee you too bud keep the trend going
I turn 44 in May and I am stronger than ever! But I have been consistently training since I was 12, starting with Charles Atlas's Dynamic Tension. I just had a baby girl two years ago and I plan on being around and thriving for a LONG time.
Great routine!
I’m 38 and started my journey again (prior lifter) about 8 months ago. I’m truly in the best shape of my life and love experimenting with my diet to see how my body changes. Having the maturity to take things slow, and the observation skills to see small changes is something I wish I had when I was 18
Keep plugging away!
That assessment was spot on. Provided you're otherwise healthy with no genetic defects. Yes, the body does take longer to heel, but it can certainly grow muscle even into your 80s.
This gives me HOPE. Thank you!
You got this
I am 42 and got very close to my 20 y.o. bests on the 4 lifts lately. Just different training strategies and more attention on the signal from my body. Experience and wisdom.
Mix it up and keep the body and mind guessing!
You also have a significantly stronger mind, and more knowledge of your body and how it functions.
@@krane15 exactly, that's my point
I'm 46 and on a mission to burn body fat and build muscle, definitely for me nutrition is key, pleased I have lost 4kgs bodyweight in 3 month's although I had Norovirus for a few day's which lost me 1.5kg of the 4... although I wouldn't recommend using the illness to lose weight... not pleasant at all!!
Group group of guys over their 30's just crushing it!!
Now there is where age can make a difference. That hormonal decline will definitely effect your fat stores. You're going to store more fat even with the same diet and exercise.
At 70 I can tell you take care of your joints and tendons, mobility warmups are a must. Eat right, rest enough, and you can still see gains, though it's a much slower process
Recovery slows down gradually as you age.
It does, but that's mostly due to a decrease in hormones. Also, the decrease is not as much as people think. The difference might be 1 day recover between 25 and 55. The 25 year old can be ready to go again the next day. The 55 year old would need to rest an extra day.
As you get older, these things change....
I’ve often wondered how much of this is “normal” aging and how much is long term consequences of lifestyle and environmental impacts.
Great stuff guys! I am turning 44 next month. I just started MAPS ANABOLIC. I've always heard that age makes it tougher to gain muscle which has always broken my heart, so hearing you guys debunk that is very encouraging!! I just hope that I can keep it up with the issues I've been having in my right arm. From AC joint pain to tendinitis, it is very challenging! Any suggestions?
I think our dedication and desire as we get older helps push us to reach goals! Can't wait to hear about your progress!
What bout strength
Surprised you guys didn't mentioned the recoverability factor that comes with youth vs age. There's no doubt that the ability to recover takes longer as you get older, and that is a big factor.
Amen!!
I am in my 70s and instead of lifting three times a week, I have learned that twice a week is doing the job.
I literally just thought about this and read up on it not even 15 minutes before This upload. Crazy
Awesome
Dedication is everything
Passion!! Having a group like this helps as well... like mind individuals
Dedication to trt that is 🤣
I'm 42, in the last 2 years I was hospitalized 3 times for 104 days total. Before I could do 15 pullups , over 35 dips and so on... Now five months after the hospital I can barely do 4 dips and can't pull myself up for an inch...why?
@5:03 yep, you become "that guy" or person they compare themselves too. Nothing wrong with that and also our our 40+ age, gives you some validation that the work you're putting in is paying off!!
It's not about age, that's just a number, it's what comes with age and that is insidious chronic stress brought on by various life events. Bottom line is try not to be stressed, good luck with that!
I’m 28 and didn’t really start lifting/exercising seriously until I was about 26. I know I’m still young but I wonder how much more progress I can make since I’m approaching my 30s
There is some movement "reprogramming" that I need, mainly the 3-4 second in the negative part of the rep. That is my challenge. So okay, challenge accepted.
Let's GO!! 50 next month and no excuses!
@@NGUJZ I'm not going to even give myself the luxury of an excuse. And I'm having a great time doing so
Awesome content as always guys! I’m 42yo, have exercised all my life and apart from working around some injuries here and there, and spending much more time on mobility/activation/stretching, I’m in the best shape of my life. Age is just a number 💪🏼😊
Yessirrr and u can keep gettin bigger , more shredded and more athletic and fit till ur 60 , good stuff man🦾🦾
A case for younger guys not getting professional help would be finacial. I know being a young dude living pay check to pay check, having money to pay someone to tell me to lift something wasn't on the cards.
Being in my early 30s now, it's a Lil more viable
As we get older we also understand or can listen to our bodies a little more to prevent injuries. We... most of us... ;)
Bingo! That middle-aged guy is far more financially secure with more disposable income.
Im 56 yrs , 6ft 282lb and still going at it. 800 mg test with 500mg EQ per week. Eating 250 -300 grams protein per day. Work out 7 days a week lifting heavy with 30 mins cardio everyday. Where are all the 50 plus mass monsters ????
Right
At older age is healing and recovery becomes more of the priority. Older men not on test do not build muscle as well as young guys.period.
Don't know it that's right.
So ❤❤
Diet, consistency and DISCIPLINE. Drop the junk food, drinking and smoking. Turning 51 in March. Never felt or looked better.
Amen brother!! 50 in less than a month!!
If muscle building in old age is almost comparable to that in teen or 20s despite significant differences in natural levels of hormones then can we conclude that testosterone is overrated?
People starting lifting in mid 30s or beyond know that their body has limited resources so, in most cases, they invest it wisely and methodically.
Teens, on the other hand, have lots of energy but they lack the mental maturity and waste a lot of time and effort on useless work in gym but they don't realize it because body can cope up with that.
No man can create new muscle after the age of 50 come on man let’s be real. No false hopes. 🏋️🏋️🏋️
This age shit is such a myth I've seen many ver old ppl absolutely ripped like 60 and 70. It gives me alot of inspiration.
What about women in their 60’s
Great question
The effects of aging are significantly greater for females. I'd say its 3-5 times more common to see a fit male in his 70s working out than it is to see a female. I think its because menopause hits women a lot harder than the male equivalent.
In addition, men's bodies are also genetically equipped with a higher and more dense muscular system from the start. Men are the beasts of burden. Nevertheless, there are always exceptions.
"The wall"
Yeah! Easier to maintain muscle mass on TRT! 😂
😄 🤣 😂...
Which does not dismiss the importance of diet and exercise. I see loads of twentysomethings that are fat and out of shape, and obviously not hormone deficient.
Exactly, just ask the body building poser bald dude and sal 🤣😝 stop it guys. Just tell your clients that are old to get on trt so they can achieve that muscle mass.
Bruv im watching this at 16
I don't feel like you're covering people over 60 very much.
Boomers. They actually initiated the modern fitness craze. There were gyms and YMCA gymnasiums around for a long time, but no health/fitness clubs prior to the 1980s. The coming of age period for boomers.
Is 26 too old to start building muscle?
Are you kidding? That's prime time baby
@@MindPumpShow Thanks man. I started lifting last year and have gotten some nice results. I get in my head that because of my age I shouldn’t keep on because I hear people say it’s over past 25 lol
You're doing great
@@MindPumpShowwhat’s prime ages?
first!
💥 💥 💥
Am over 40 and other 40 years olds think am in my 20s. 😂
I hear you load and clean .. almost 50 right here!!