Barbell prescription review. Powerlifting over 40. Does your benchpress suck?

This is an ongoing series of videos in which I review the book, The Barbell Prescription and some of its workouts and principles. I also cover improving your set up and benchpress technique. 

[@jameschristman1980]

Love your videos. Great advise and ideals on lifts.

[@Pit-Boss1977]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@danielputman6576]

Good lesson on tucking elbows.

[@Pit-Boss1977]

Thanks brother man!

[@shanewilliams5956]

Thats great im going to try that I'm 6ft but my legs are super short im going to try this thanks for the info brother

[@Pit-Boss1977]

No problem 👍

[@user-nc2mn8rr1d]

So what do you do for rest and recovery? How many hours of sleep are you getting? What's your calorie intake,.do you do anything special? As we age, how important do you think protein is,. especially when strength training?

[@Pit-Boss1977]

I get at least eight hours every night. And if I can catch a nap, I'll do that. I eat more than 3500 cal a day easily. I don't do anything especially unique when it comes to my food. I just tried to make the predominant amount protein. And get a fair amount of carbohydrates just to keep the energy up for working out and every day living. I think protein is pretty important but not quite as important as everyone thinks it is. I've gained a lot of muscle eating less protein than people recommend. However, I do think when you get a little older, you should probably eat more protein as your body is less efficient at processing it.