50 and started 18 months ago. Lost 25 lbs of fat, put on 8 lbs lean muscle. Protein, creatine, 8 hours of sleep and consistent workouts. Keep goin man!!
I would say you should consider a zinc/magnesium supplement for better sleep and slightly higher testosterone Also omega 3 for the joints very important as we get older and hear more and more cracks
Quote Investigator: QI has found no substantive support for the ascriptions to Confucius and George Bernard Shaw. QI hypothesizes that the modern expression evolved from a comment about the rapidity of change and innovation at the turn of the century that was printed in the humor magazine “Puck” in December 1902. Emphasis added to excerpts:[1] Things move along so rapidly nowadays that people saying: “It can’t be done,” are always being interrupted by somebody doing it. Multiple newspapers and journals reprinted the remark in 1903. One instance appeared on March 7, 1903 in a periodical called “The Public” based in Chicago, Illinois. An acknowledgment to the humor magazine “Puck” was appended:[2]
My coach has an 81 year old client that had never lifted in her life. She was in great shape from outdoor activities, but no gym. She decided in her 70s that she wanted to get stronger for her activities. She has since set several national records and a world record.
I am a 76 yr old male. Until 2 years ago, the closest I can to working out was occasionally driving past a gym. I saw many videos by Dr. Don Laymen who has done human randomized controlled trials on protein and muscle development on the elderly and is an authority on this subject. I joined a gym and followed his advice on protein intake. I completely changed my body and am now very well muscled.
Trained very consistently for 30+ years, competed naturally for 7 years in my late 40’s and early 50’s, now 57 and still making gains , slowly yes, but I’m still in great shape and as science progresses so do my gains…all natural.
My 84 year old dad lifts weights and drinks a whey protein shake everyday. He's far from having a bodybuilder's physique, but he feels great, and it helps his strength and mobility.
As a 60 year old man, I appreciate this video. I'm on trt , had knee replacements and still can squat and deadlift. I missed your videos...they disappeared from my feed.
I am 52 and my muscle mass and definition are still improving. Especially with improved diet and consistent training with good programming containing progressive overload
I'm a 54 year-old male who stopped drinking 2.5 years ago and got serious about my health and fitness shortly afterward. I am currently in the best physical shape of my life and I won 1st place (among all male competitors, not just over 50) in the Pro Physique 2024 New Year Transformation Challenge. No TRT and no PEDs of any kind ever during my lifetime. Macro tracking with an emphasis on protein, working out 6x per week, and walking 10-15k steps per day have been the keys to my progress. I was previously quite sedentary and overweight by 30-40 lbs. I agree 100% with what Layne is saying and my results are proof that you CAN build muscle as you age 💪🏻
I wanted to tag you in the ads for weeks because they claim a 2020 controlled randomized study. I'm 55 and have been working out again. Lost over 40 pounds and am adding muscle. So, I wanted the real scoop. I'm glad to see this video.
Layne…as usual, calling out the charlatans. I’m 72, trainer for 41 years.. still working out and training. I have clients in 70’s and 80’s..man you should see what these people can do .. thanks
My dad started lifting when he was 50, and he was rail thin. He's 67 now and quite jacked. Not as lean as he used to be, but he loves putting time in the gym.
Thank you!!! I’m 72 and I have actually gained muscle mass!! CRAZY. PLEASE lift but do it safe. Machines, bands and have a partner if using free weights!!
💥 This is a great video, being 53 I train 5 to 6 days a week, I don't have mass but I have good lean muscle, I'm in better shape than I was in my 20's , I am glad you did this video, at the start I hope people didn't stop training because of what that other clown said, great stuff once more Layne 💪☀ 💪 💯 👏👏
84 years old now. I've been active in strength training my whole adult life. When I got away from the old fashion concepts, i not only maintained, but am making gains. One big help was taking longer recovery times and not rushing time between sets.
Your 100% correct Dr. Layne. I'm 55 and started bench press again after an extended break (I was benching 170 - 182 kg about 4 years ago but stopped after a shoulder injury)., I started in the gym again about 3 months ago and my max was 100kg, so I set myself a goal of getting to 120kg. I surprised myself by getting up to 150kg three months later and I'm resetting my goals again. So I am living proof you can do it. I pay more attention to warming up these days and getting a stretch in with some band work in between sets, keeping good form and getting the nutrition in. You don't need those injuries
Similar studies have been done with the elderly and aerobic exercise. Training in old age has also shown improvements in cardiac function and increases in VO2max. Physical therapists who work with the elderly regularly see these gains, whether aerobic or muscle mass from strength training. It is rather difficult to convince someone that something they have seen multiple times with their own eyes has never happened.
Thank you Layne for call out another quack. I believe his fitness, muscle and heath advice like I would from a chiropractor. This should be crime and a crime for attempting to steer people from one of the best longevity tools available.
A urologist? His advice is literally harmful to older people. I started lifting at 56, four years ago. I have never been stronger or in better shape. Do I wish I started earlier? Of course! But consistency, high protein, and patience-full stop-works at any age.
I used to lift a lot when I was younger then life got busy and I had a few periods in my life where I started it back up for a year then stopped. I hit 50 last year, felt horrible (physical and mental) and realized how weak I had become so started back up. I've been going hard for 10 months and I see very noticeable muscle gains. Protein focus and 2-3 heavy lifting days. I would estimate I've gained 10-15lbs muscle while keeping my overall weight constant.
I'm 47 and was diabetic Type2 got on Mounjaro dropped the weight but my doctor emphasized that I lift weights, he never even mentioned a diet or low calories,. Started lifting and working out. Now i'm lifting as some of the young guys at the gym. I never imagine that I would progress to that nature, especially after having diabetes type2. So you are able to get strong even as an older male.
Fact is the older you get the more important training is. Your body is just like any machine. All the parts start out new and in perfect working order but like all things they age. The worst thing for any part/person new are old is to be stagnant. Just like your vehicle are lawnmower when you park it are yourself it was running and working great…. But first time you pull it out to cut the grass after a winter of setting up it won’t start. Parts are clogged with sludge, hoses are cracked and leaking and the battery is dead. Truest thing for aging are fitness in general you’ll ever hear is, when you stop moving , you start dying.
Working out is a combo of good diet and lifting. When I was younger, i lifted but not so much had a good diet. Now that i'm 48 and do both, I've gotten in really good shape. I'm better now then when in my 20's.
I'm 72 and I've been lifting since I was 13. Yes, over time things change but it doesn't mean it just stops. Believe me, one day its ALL gonna stop for good so use it whilst you can.
Even if lifting does not work, I still enjoy it. After COVID, I could barely get off the couch. Getting out of my car was a battle. I have strength trained seriously for the last eight months. I am much stronger. My arms are bigger, as well as my upper body and legs. At 60 I have made quite a turn around.
I train almost exclusively retirees, my oldest client being 91. He went from not being able to walk, to walking laps and doing full ass to grass squats over two years, his results are typical of all my clients. Gapin is a grifter and his message is absolute poison.
I am 54 years old, and I started powerlifting one year ago. I started squatting and benching with the bar only and I my deadlift was 135lbs pounds. After one year of training I know squat 185lbs, benching 135lbs and deadlift 290lbs. So no, age will not stop you 💪🏋♀️
Turned 50 this year, leaner and heavier than ever and still setting PR's. I know it's just my anecdotal story but hey, that's my truth. Work hard, eat smart and stay clean.
Why do some medics think that they can speak with some degree expertise about a chosen field, when it is not their chosen field of expertise. This is a good example of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. I would suggest that some of these so called experts are just trying to increase their revenue stream due to the popularity of physical fitness and the billion pound industry.
It would be great if just one of the "Anabolic Resistance" researchers gave us a formula for dealing with it. Like "Age 18 to 40 1g per lb ideal weight. Add 10% for each decade." Please Lane, help make it basic and simple. Thanks for all the great content.
I’m 64, post chemo, knee replacement and ankle fusion. A year of powerlifting and I’m benching 225. OHP 140. Squat 245 not great but I get below 90 degrees. And I’ve put muscle mass on. My lean mass at 64 is 222lbs.
Older guy here. I work out 4x week following all the rules, and I'm losing muscle. I look at post-workout selfies from just two years ago and I'm noticeably more muscular in those photos. When I get sick now I often lose weight, and it's mostly muscle I lose. Then I have a helluva time building my strength back up and I never get all the weight back. My chest press has gone straight to hell. I just don't seem to gain muscle in my chest anymore. I find it somewhat hard to believe too little protein is the problem here, though I could probably stand to kick it up 20 grams or more. I should add that I have a sleep disorder, which surely isn't helping.
I'm 66 and have worked out 3 times a week for 5 years, not putting muscle on and struggling to keep what I've got, trying to keep under 100 grams of carbs a day and usually about 160-200 grams of protein, my arms are like spindles and weak yet I was strong when younger, I blame statins which I stopped taking about 10 years ago but the damage was done.
@@gruber1650 I'm sorry to hear that. Statins could well be the problem. I refused when my doctor tried to put me on them after one bad lipid panel. Fortunately I had a clean bill of health a year later. I wish you luck.
I'm really surprised that at 48 I'm gaining noticeably. I've never done weight training as a teenager, and as an adult only for shorter periods to support certain sports. Now for the last year I've done very consistent high-volume resistance training while getting massive amounts of protein, with creatin and some supplements. No PEDs or TRT.
Age 74 here. Recently bench pressed 320 lbs (touch-and-go). No drugs, no TRT, no nuthin.' The 320 is the best I've done in over 25 years. If you decide you're beaten, you will be.
Facts,old school bodybuilders did a lot of things bad,but one thing they didn't promote was this loser mentality I see nowadays,just go to the gym,get in a few sets,stay away from processed food, and get adequate amounts of rest,it's not freaking rocket science
Brilliant! Love the focus on science based TRUTH. OK... 55 yrs old and 12 months into focus diet and exercise and I'm leaner with more muscle definition than ever, but is 1gm of protein per pound of body weight at my age not enough? If so, what should I dial it up to?
70 year old Canadian here - competed for the first time in powerlifting here in B.C. in May 2024. Set provincial record. Competed again in October. Beat that record. Going to IPF sanctioned National in February 2025. I guess something is working for this older guy.
61 working on getting my deadlift back to to my 440 PR (achieved at 57) after knee injury last year. 100% back just did reps at 385 a few days ago. Whey protein, creatine and consistency.
I'm someone who has tried my hardest in the gym and cant seem to get stronger or better no matter how much i sleep or how perfect my diet is. So the whole "cant build muscle even if you do everything right" does apply for me, and even i dont trust people that tell me their supplement will fix it.
@NavinJ8 I'm almost at 5 years now but for the past 2 years my strength has been directly tied to my weight. I can only get stronger when I put on weight, and every time I try to lose even a few lbs, that strength goes back to what it was before. I can put on strength and muscle to 220lbs, but once I go back down to 180, I'm just as weak and unmuscular as I was before the bulk. I don't weight literally every meal anymore since I eat the same thing every day basically. I eat around 200g protein daily, which should be overkill.
I’m nearly 58. Lifting weights in the gym 4 times a week since I was 20. Fitness training regularly since I was 15. I’m 16.5 stone and lean at 6’ 2”. No Roids ever. I train hard and still look better than most 20 year olds. 😂
I'm 68. I've weight trained since I was 15 (so, 50+ years). About 25 years ago, I shifted my fitness focus to mostly cycling and just weight trained a couple of times a week for maintenance. I did lose some size and strength as expected, and learned that cardio and resistance training don't "play well" together for me. Seems as though for my body it's one or the other. Anyway, I recently got back into more resistance training, and though I'm not nearly as strong as I was 25 or 30 years ago, I have made size AND strength gains in the last couple years, so I'm not sure what the good doctor was talking about at the beginning of your video.
Well @ 75 years old I am fitter doing weight training still after 50+ years than many half my age. I can do 12 Chin ups and 10 pull ups. Train twice per week now due to age recovery. That Doctor is talking totl bollox.
I seem to have that issue. I’m 52 and have been lifting seriously and consistently since I’ve been 13. I’ve not seen any real progress in years and I eat right, I constantly vary my workouts, get enough protein and sleep….yet, I’m barely maintaining my physique much less growing new muscle.
This is honestly why I'm to the point when people say "I'm a professional in such and such" or "i have a phd in blah blah" i don't even care anymore. Everyone is a moron.
Really important information at the end. These damn shills...I'd just love an education system where people would get educated about shills, frauds, scammers, narcissists, sociapaths and so on, so they are able to make much better decisions and these guys can't get rich by ripping off people.
I'm 56 and I lift 40' ladders and 24' aluminum planks all day by myself and run up in down ladders .i also go to the gym after work and lift weights and I am 5"8" 215 of solid muscle.
It's sooo inspiring seeing 50, 60, even 80 years olds here in the comments ripping this bullshit to shreds simply by being actual living examples that proper diet and hard training WILL get you stronger and more jacked.
I'm 55. Got serious about lifting 8 months ago and I'm stronger than I was 8 months ago. Protein, creatine, and consistent workouts.
50 and started 18 months ago. Lost 25 lbs of fat, put on 8 lbs lean muscle. Protein, creatine, 8 hours of sleep and consistent workouts. Keep goin man!!
Me too! 59yo post menopausal woman started lifting weights, more protein and am stronger than i was in the short time since starting
Me too. I'm 55 and have going hard for the last 3.5 years and look and feel better than I did in my 30's........TRT does help tho.....lol
Good job!
I would say you should consider a zinc/magnesium supplement for better sleep and slightly higher testosterone
Also omega 3 for the joints very important as we get older and hear more and more cracks
Old Chinese proverb - "Those who say it cannot be done, should not interrupt the person doing it".
LOL. Awesome.
Nice one
Quote Investigator: QI has found no substantive support for the ascriptions to Confucius and George Bernard Shaw.
QI hypothesizes that the modern expression evolved from a comment about the rapidity of change and innovation at the turn of the century that was printed in the humor magazine “Puck” in December 1902. Emphasis added to excerpts:[1]
Things move along so rapidly nowadays that people saying: “It can’t be done,” are always being interrupted by somebody doing it.
Multiple newspapers and journals reprinted the remark in 1903. One instance appeared on March 7, 1903 in a periodical called “The Public” based in Chicago, Illinois. An acknowledgment to the humor magazine “Puck” was appended:[2]
@@InternetChatter Not all Chinese people are Confucius.
I can't stop laughing! 😂
At 48 years old, going on 49, I just smashed the like button so hard that I got a hypertrophic response.
67 and I've been training for many years and I'm actually pretty jacked!!! Thank you for calling out the BS once again!!🏋️🏋️
My coach has an 81 year old client that had never lifted in her life. She was in great shape from outdoor activities, but no gym. She decided in her 70s that she wanted to get stronger for her activities. She has since set several national records and a world record.
Yeah, because nobody else is competing against her 😂
People like this make me mad. Im 59yo and am definitely stronger than i was before i started resistance training. Thanks for exposing these frauds
Indeed. What a disservice.
Urologists are who I naturally tend to seek out for muscle gaining/fat loss advices.
😂😂😂
Urologists are no match for chiropractors!
@@Killermike2178 urologists are legit tho but chiropractors are scam artists
Surely you’re taking the piss.
@@Killermike2178I came here put an honourable mention in for chiropractors😅
I am a 76 yr old male. Until 2 years ago, the closest I can to working out was occasionally driving past a gym. I saw many videos by Dr. Don Laymen who has done human randomized controlled trials on protein and muscle development on the elderly and is an authority on this subject. I joined a gym and followed his advice on protein intake. I completely changed my body and am now very well muscled.
Trained very consistently for 30+ years, competed naturally for 7 years in my late 40’s and early 50’s, now 57 and still making gains , slowly yes, but I’m still in great shape and as science progresses so do my gains…all natural.
Hell yeah mate! That's wonderful to hear! You're doing fantastic!
My 84 year old dad lifts weights and drinks a whey protein shake everyday. He's far from having a bodybuilder's physique, but he feels great, and it helps his strength and mobility.
Ma 84 year old dad is an alcoholic and barely walks. Enjoy watching your dad! Wish you all the best
At 84 that’s all that really matters
As a 60 year old man, I appreciate this video. I'm on trt , had knee replacements and still can squat and deadlift. I missed your videos...they disappeared from my feed.
I am 52 and my muscle mass and definition are still improving. Especially with improved diet and consistent training with good programming containing progressive overload
I'm a 54 year-old male who stopped drinking 2.5 years ago and got serious about my health and fitness shortly afterward. I am currently in the best physical shape of my life and I won 1st place (among all male competitors, not just over 50) in the Pro Physique 2024 New Year Transformation Challenge. No TRT and no PEDs of any kind ever during my lifetime. Macro tracking with an emphasis on protein, working out 6x per week, and walking 10-15k steps per day have been the keys to my progress. I was previously quite sedentary and overweight by 30-40 lbs. I agree 100% with what Layne is saying and my results are proof that you CAN build muscle as you age 💪🏻
I'm always impressed by people who manage to change their lives as drastically as you have done. 👍😀
@@JeDindk Thank you, JeD! I appreciate that 👍
I wanted to tag you in the ads for weeks because they claim a 2020 controlled randomized study. I'm 55 and have been working out again. Lost over 40 pounds and am adding muscle. So, I wanted the real scoop. I'm glad to see this video.
I'm 57 and train to keep my blood pressure and weight in check. Moving to live.
Layne…as usual, calling out the charlatans. I’m 72, trainer for 41 years.. still working out and training. I have clients in 70’s and 80’s..man you should see what these people can do .. thanks
My dad started lifting when he was 50, and he was rail thin. He's 67 now and quite jacked. Not as lean as he used to be, but he loves putting time in the gym.
61 yr old newbe. Started lifting 7 months ago. Lost 60 pounds and 3xed my strength.
For The Algorithm! Thank you so much for this video. I'm in my 50s and building a lot of muscle! Once again, thank you!
Thank you!!! I’m 72 and I have actually gained muscle mass!! CRAZY. PLEASE lift but do it safe. Machines, bands and have a partner if using free weights!!
That’s great man keep going 🥩💪👍
@@Bloozguycarnivore helped with my testosterone & libido and weights 🥩💪👍
64 woman, lift heavy 4 times a week , eat lots of protein and I'm stronger than I was at 40!!!!
Dr. Layne is educational and motivational! 🤘👊
I’m 54, training 35 plus years and I’m stronger than ever!
💥 This is a great video, being 53 I train 5 to 6 days a week, I don't have mass but I have good lean muscle, I'm in better shape than I was in my 20's , I am glad you did this video, at the start I hope people didn't stop training because of what that other clown said, great stuff once more Layne 💪☀ 💪 💯 👏👏
Well.... I gotta admit you nailed this one Lane. I'm 70 .... weights and protein keep me going. Lord willing I shall continue.
Thankyou for clarifying that Layne! I've read your articles for years as I'm 61 with a 17in arm and a 4 pack lol! Lifter for life!
Got to love these people... they not just show you the "problem". NO. They even provide a solution. Great.
Thank you for your time and energy. I appreciate the insights you provide. Debunking these people is important. Keep up the good work.
84 years old now. I've been active in strength training my whole adult life. When I got away from the old fashion concepts, i not only maintained, but am making gains. One big help was taking longer recovery times and not rushing time between sets.
Your 100% correct Dr. Layne. I'm 55 and started bench press again after an extended break (I was benching 170 - 182 kg about 4 years ago but stopped after a shoulder injury)., I started in the gym again about 3 months ago and my max was 100kg, so I set myself a goal of getting to 120kg. I surprised myself by getting up to 150kg three months later and I'm resetting my goals again. So I am living proof you can do it. I pay more attention to warming up these days and getting a stretch in with some band work in between sets, keeping good form and getting the nutrition in. You don't need those injuries
59 and in and out of the gym over the last 30 years. Got serious since summer 2023 and I have seen a lot of gains.
Similar studies have been done with the elderly and aerobic exercise. Training in old age has also shown improvements in cardiac function and increases in VO2max. Physical therapists who work with the elderly regularly see these gains, whether aerobic or muscle mass from strength training. It is rather difficult to convince someone that something they have seen multiple times with their own eyes has never happened.
Last year at 65, I hit a beltless squat of 580 lbs naturally! This would have been a world record if I had done it in a competition.
I enjoyed the golden nuggets within the info~ motivation and effort s.
Best vid yet!!! Subscribed
Thank you for shedding light on us older lifters 🦾🦾🦾. Layne keep up this great work 🇨🇦
Thank you Layne for call out another quack. I believe his fitness, muscle and heath advice like I would from a chiropractor. This should be crime and a crime for attempting to steer people from one of the best longevity tools available.
A urologist? His advice is literally harmful to older people. I started lifting at 56, four years ago. I have never been stronger or in better shape. Do I wish I started earlier? Of course! But consistency, high protein, and patience-full stop-works at any age.
I used to lift a lot when I was younger then life got busy and I had a few periods in my life where I started it back up for a year then stopped. I hit 50 last year, felt horrible (physical and mental) and realized how weak I had become so started back up. I've been going hard for 10 months and I see very noticeable muscle gains. Protein focus and 2-3 heavy lifting days. I would estimate I've gained 10-15lbs muscle while keeping my overall weight constant.
I'm 47 and was diabetic Type2 got on Mounjaro dropped the weight but my doctor emphasized that I lift weights, he never even mentioned a diet or low calories,. Started lifting and working out. Now i'm lifting as some of the young guys at the gym. I never imagine that I would progress to that nature, especially after having diabetes type2. So you are able to get strong even as an older male.
Great video, to the point, no bullsh&t. 👏👏
60 and in good shape. I lift 4 days a week, and it still works.
I swear Layne reminds me of Batman lol
“Bruce Layne”
It took Dr. Layne Norton 3:46 seconds to mention "HUMAN RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIALS" this time.
I'm 53, I still have a 6 pack, and am in just as good shape, hell, better than I was at 20.
Fact is the older you get the more important training is. Your body is just like any machine. All the parts start out new and in perfect working order but like all things they age. The worst thing for any part/person new are old is to be stagnant. Just like your vehicle are lawnmower when you park it are yourself it was running and working great…. But first time you pull it out to cut the grass after a winter of setting up it won’t start. Parts are clogged with sludge, hoses are cracked and leaking and the battery is dead. Truest thing for aging are fitness in general you’ll ever hear is, when you stop moving , you start dying.
Great video as usual!
Working out is a combo of good diet and lifting. When I was younger, i lifted but not so much had a good diet. Now that i'm 48 and do both, I've gotten in really good shape. I'm better now then when in my 20's.
Thanks mate, inspiring.
Right on
Well done
Great video Doc! Thanks so much.
This makes me sad. Someone is going to believe this stuff. Weight training will change anyone’s life.
I'm 72 and I've been lifting since I was 13. Yes, over time things change but it doesn't mean it just stops. Believe me, one day its ALL gonna stop for good so use it whilst you can.
Even if lifting does not work, I still enjoy it. After COVID, I could barely get off the couch. Getting out of my car was a battle. I have strength trained seriously for the last eight months. I am much stronger. My arms are bigger, as well as my upper body and legs. At 60 I have made quite a turn around.
I must be dreaming my gym results--at 65--when I am getting bigger and stronger. Damn...
I'm 60. I don't build as easily, but I'm definitely building when I do it right.
💪... Thanks!.. Your info rocks...🤘
Man we really need Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday versions also... You can take the weekends off 😂💪
I’m 47, leaner and more muscular than anytime in my life. And I competed in bodybuilding and powerlifting when I was younger.
Im glad he didn't tell me before I started lifting at 53.
I train almost exclusively retirees, my oldest client being 91. He went from not being able to walk, to walking laps and doing full ass to grass squats over two years, his results are typical of all my clients. Gapin is a grifter and his message is absolute poison.
I am 54 years old, and I started powerlifting one year ago. I started squatting and benching with the bar only and I my deadlift was 135lbs pounds. After one year of training I know squat 185lbs, benching 135lbs and deadlift 290lbs. So no, age will not stop you 💪🏋♀️
57 and been lifting two years. Not as big as 28 but getting there. Goes slower, but still going up.
Turned 50 this year, leaner and heavier than ever and still setting PR's. I know it's just my anecdotal story but hey, that's my truth. Work hard, eat smart and stay clean.
I got back into cycling at 47 and knocked out a half/iron at 49.
Great video
Why do some medics think that they can speak with some degree expertise about a chosen field, when it is not their chosen field of expertise. This is a good example of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. I would suggest that some of these so called experts are just trying to increase their revenue stream due to the popularity of physical fitness and the billion pound industry.
It would be great if just one of the "Anabolic Resistance" researchers gave us a formula for dealing with it. Like "Age 18 to 40 1g per lb ideal weight. Add 10% for each decade." Please Lane, help make it basic and simple. Thanks for all the great content.
This is a good one🥇
I’m 64, post chemo, knee replacement and ankle fusion.
A year of powerlifting and I’m benching 225. OHP 140. Squat 245 not great but I get below 90 degrees.
And I’ve put muscle mass on.
My lean mass at 64 is 222lbs.
Older guy here. I work out 4x week following all the rules, and I'm losing muscle. I look at post-workout selfies from just two years ago and I'm noticeably more muscular in those photos. When I get sick now I often lose weight, and it's mostly muscle I lose. Then I have a helluva time building my strength back up and I never get all the weight back. My chest press has gone straight to hell. I just don't seem to gain muscle in my chest anymore. I find it somewhat hard to believe too little protein is the problem here, though I could probably stand to kick it up 20 grams or more. I should add that I have a sleep disorder, which surely isn't helping.
What are your macros at?
I'm 66 and have worked out 3 times a week for 5 years, not putting muscle on and struggling to keep what I've got, trying to keep under 100 grams of carbs a day and usually about 160-200 grams of protein, my arms are like spindles and weak yet I was strong when younger, I blame statins which I stopped taking about 10 years ago but the damage was done.
@@alanjackson1015 the only thing I track is protein. I try to get between 100 - 130 gms. I'm 157 lbs, down ten from five weeks ago.
@@gruber1650 I'm sorry to hear that. Statins could well be the problem. I refused when my doctor tried to put me on them after one bad lipid panel. Fortunately I had a clean bill of health a year later. I wish you luck.
I'm really surprised that at 48 I'm gaining noticeably. I've never done weight training as a teenager, and as an adult only for shorter periods to support certain sports. Now for the last year I've done very consistent high-volume resistance training while getting massive amounts of protein, with creatin and some supplements. No PEDs or TRT.
Age 74 here. Recently bench pressed 320 lbs (touch-and-go). No drugs, no TRT, no nuthin.' The 320 is the best I've done in over 25 years. If you decide you're beaten, you will be.
Facts,old school bodybuilders did a lot of things bad,but one thing they didn't promote was this loser mentality I see nowadays,just go to the gym,get in a few sets,stay away from processed food, and get adequate amounts of rest,it's not freaking rocket science
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Very informative
Brilliant! Love the focus on science based TRUTH. OK... 55 yrs old and 12 months into focus diet and exercise and I'm leaner with more muscle definition than ever, but is 1gm of protein per pound of body weight at my age not enough? If so, what should I dial it up to?
70 year old Canadian here - competed for the first time in powerlifting here in B.C. in May 2024. Set provincial record. Competed again in October. Beat that record. Going to IPF sanctioned National in February 2025. I guess something is working for this older guy.
I’m 59. Last year my max deadlift was 90kg, after a couple of rounds of Bullmastiff and one of Jacked & Tan2.0 it’s 157.5kg.
61 working on getting my deadlift back to to my 440 PR (achieved at 57) after knee injury last year. 100% back just did reps at 385 a few days ago. Whey protein, creatine and consistency.
I'm someone who has tried my hardest in the gym and cant seem to get stronger or better no matter how much i sleep or how perfect my diet is. So the whole "cant build muscle even if you do everything right" does apply for me, and even i dont trust people that tell me their supplement will fix it.
You can gain if you take the right sort of "supplement."
How long and consistently have you tried? Do you weigh and track your food?
@NavinJ8 I'm almost at 5 years now but for the past 2 years my strength has been directly tied to my weight. I can only get stronger when I put on weight, and every time I try to lose even a few lbs, that strength goes back to what it was before. I can put on strength and muscle to 220lbs, but once I go back down to 180, I'm just as weak and unmuscular as I was before the bulk.
I don't weight literally every meal anymore since I eat the same thing every day basically. I eat around 200g protein daily, which should be overkill.
Love to see everyone over [insert age] chiming in to say they're still on the gainz train. Strong af in the comments.
He is so cute when he shakes his head like a sassy aunt
I’m nearly 58. Lifting weights in the gym 4 times a week since I was 20. Fitness training regularly since I was 15. I’m 16.5 stone and lean at 6’ 2”. No Roids ever. I train hard and still look better than most 20 year olds. 😂
Thank you
I’m 60 and have been working out majority of my life. I just can’t and don’t use heavy weights. I feel and look good
LOL! I'm 66 and lifting still works great for me.
I'm 54 and I look better than in my 20's without any hormonal alteration, just resistance training, cardio and diet
I'm 68. I've weight trained since I was 15 (so, 50+ years). About 25 years ago, I shifted my fitness focus to mostly cycling and just weight trained a couple of times a week for maintenance. I did lose some size and strength as expected, and learned that cardio and resistance training don't "play well" together for me. Seems as though for my body it's one or the other. Anyway, I recently got back into more resistance training, and though I'm not nearly as strong as I was 25 or 30 years ago, I have made size AND strength gains in the last couple years, so I'm not sure what the good doctor was talking about at the beginning of your video.
Well @ 75 years old I am fitter doing weight training still after 50+ years than many half my age. I can do 12 Chin ups and 10 pull ups. Train twice per week now due to age recovery. That Doctor is talking totl bollox.
This is insane on so many lvls
I seem to have that issue. I’m 52 and have been lifting seriously and consistently since I’ve been 13. I’ve not seen any real progress in years and I eat right, I constantly vary my workouts, get enough protein and sleep….yet, I’m barely maintaining my physique much less growing new muscle.
I’ll be 62 tomorrow. Massive Stroke in 2013. Very little side effects. Profile pic was taken at 59. Never took any PED’s or even supplements.
This is honestly why I'm to the point when people say "I'm a professional in such and such" or "i have a phd in blah blah" i don't even care anymore. Everyone is a moron.
i'm 61 and i agree! you just have to put in the hard yards and keep at it if thats your thing ;) Nothing is for free ! LOL
Doctors should be sued if they lecturing about a subject that they don't have their expertise on that subject
I'm a physical therapist and have lifted weights for 26 years. The "doctor" that made those outrageous claims needs to go back to school.
Oh my the first 2 seconds I was laughing my ass off. 😂
Really important information at the end. These damn shills...I'd just love an education system where people would get educated about shills, frauds, scammers, narcissists, sociapaths and so on, so they are able to make much better decisions and these guys can't get rich by ripping off people.
I'm 56 and I lift 40' ladders and 24' aluminum planks all day by myself and run up in down ladders .i also go to the gym after work and lift weights and I am 5"8" 215 of solid muscle.
I only clicked on this one because I wanted to hear you yell at these idiots. 😂. Keeps up the hilarious and useful debunking
It's sooo inspiring seeing 50, 60, even 80 years olds here in the comments ripping this bullshit to shreds simply by being actual living examples that proper diet and hard training WILL get you stronger and more jacked.