Weight Lifting MISTAKES Men Over 50 Are Making...WE'VE ALL DONE IT!
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- Опубликовано: 25 фев 2024
- In this video I explain 4 big weight lifting mistakes men over 50 make that most don't even realize they are making and I tell you how to overcome these mistakes and avoid them all together.
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I'm 75 and for my leg workouts I jump rope. Builds leg strength, coordination, balance, and definately cardio. Try it, it's a hell of a workout!
Every training day is leg day for me @terry either kettle Bell warm up or even just body weight squat and lunges.
I would add that not getting sufficient rest is a huge mistake. Your rest days are when you heal and grow and must be taken as seriously as training days. I would also recommend a rest week every 7th week of training.
Totally agree with rest days
Yep. I am 50 and I have to deload for a week at about the 8-9 week mark. When I do, it is based on how I feel rather than a set time, but I notice I start feeling fatigued at about the 8 week mark.
@@lonestarpatriot876 You're tougher than me. I'm 45 and my bones start to ache around the 5 - 6 week mark. I pushed myself to train 8 weeks straight this last cycle but was pretty worn out.
@@lonestarpatriot876yeah I’m 52 and my body puts me into a forced deload every so often
@AlexLifts1971 You are not alone. It is funny, too, because I almost get more mentally fatigued than just physically. I always come out of my deload week recharged mentally and physically and ready to attack the next 8-9 weeks.
I'm 60 and a competitive powerlifter. I lift heavy, but work with a coach to ensure good technique. Pushing it is important if you want to see gains, just have to do it smart to avoid injury. Sleep and food are even more important the older you get. I love the powerlifting community. Really keeps me motivated. Still making gains and never been stronger.
I hear you brother, I’m 58 and feel exactly the same.
I’ve shifted from bodybuilding type exercises to strength gains.
It’s funny, I look at the picture of this guy, and even without doing the bodybuilding exercises I have a better physique! Lol
As I said in the previous post, it’s like this is angled towards 70--year-olds
I’m 61 and have lift weights since high school. All-be-it, off and on because of my military schedule and life. Now I’m focusing more on dumbbells and body weight exercise and even some Yoga stretches mainly for the hips. I have no health issues, no joint pain, etc and I want to keep it that way. I also incorporate jumps into my between-set fun. The bottom line is: Use it or lose it. That includes strength and flexibility. I feel better since I’ve started stretching more than lifting weights. Useful flexibility and strength are more important than just “show muscles” IMO. If you don’t feel good…doesn’t matter what you look like!
Thank you for your service!
Most of the time when I see these vids, it's some 'kid' telling me what to do. At 63+, I'm a lifelong, experienced lifter and honestly, these 'youngsters' don't have a freakin' clue, don't care what their education is or how many certifications they have. Until you get there, you don't understand. This guy gets it and all 4 of his points are spot on. Sadly, I had to remind myself a few weeks ago, when I was lifting too heavy- and I knew it- and suffered a minor shoulder separation. Lesson learned.
The main issue that as been going on for the last 10 years or more is squat deadlift, bench heavy no matter your age... not taking into account that you can get serious injuries doing this. Most of the young guys giving advise are on peds, sarms or other enhancing drugs, hardly good advise.
Legs is the most important thing. As you get older your legs are going to give out. So that's why you want to keep them strong through your elderly years. Also if you do legs your upper body will follow. Plus if you want to look good in pants you can have flaccid legs. Thicker legs is a sign of goid health.
The legs are the first thing that go for older men!!! And nothing looks worse than the Johnny bravo physique!!! YUCK
The legs are the first thing that go for older men!!! And nothing looks worse than the Johnny bravo physique!!! YUCK
Emphasis on legs helps me deal with injuries better.
Ego lifting is a danger at any age, but even more as we get older. The muscles can't read the numbers on the weights.
When I started going to gyms in the late 1970s/early 80s, women didn't really lift weights, everyone was doing Nautilus machines and it wasn't til the 1990s that you started seeing more and more squat racks 9are there ever enough) and now I regularly see women squatting two more than two plates, and I've seen a woman at my commercial gym, squat three - that should humble the 75% (or more) of most men who will never even put 135 on their back - it certainly humbles a Boomer who didn't grow up watching girls lift weights
Saw a guy do 8 plates a side with good form for a full set. I did 675lbs, set of 8, thighs parellel. 135lbs is sad, they might as well go home if they are not doing anything except blocking equipment.
I had to pick my jaw off the floor and try not to stare, it was my first time at venice beach, but nobody else seemed impressed. A lot of strong guys there, I was just medium and normally I am one of the big guys.
@@deltalima6703 you didn't see anyone squat 1500 pounds - either the plates were fake or they weren't 45s
8 plates a side would be 1500 lbs if 45 lb plates weighed 90 lbs. but they dont. They weigh 45 lb.
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At 70 I find legs are the most important body part for mobility, balance and flexibility. I love how I feel after working my legs. I stick to machines to safely lift heavier weights without hurting my back. I cannot emphasize how important legs are as you get older.
I was going down my cellar steps, and felt unsteady. This had me signing up at the gym the next day. Now I can go up and down these steps all day.
The #1 thing that puts the elderly into nursing homes is falls from lack of strength, balance.
I've pods to work on my balance... which in spite of my strength gains, still sucks...
Stay strong guys and gals.
Fantastic content, I am 58 and work out for 42 years now and totally agree on every tip you gave. Keep up the good work! Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks specifically for the leg day info. Had never had someone emphasize the overall impact a leg day can make. Started in the gym over a year ago after a right hip replacement that didn't go as well as expected. So, I've stayed away from leg day. However, after what you've pointed out, I think it's time for at least a light leg day. Thanks!
65, 6ft@228.
505 dl. Rest days. especially eat clean.
Intensity ( leave phone @ home). Keep it moving. 4-6 sets : 9,6,3,3.
On days I'm hurting 2x15 2×6
Excellent advice and I agree with leg exercises! Definitely much harder than upper body and that’s why it’s neglected. Just do it!!
Thanks for sharing!!
The worst part of working out after going past 50, is my physical limiting factor isn't getting tired anymore, but when something hurts! I used to love to run, but my body just can't take it anymore. I stop because of an ach in my hips, or knees way before I reach my physical limits. I pay way closer to any pains now days. Like you said, it's not worth the risk to try and push past them.
For several years I have been doing squats and/or deadlifts usually two or three times per week, sometimes heavy, sometimes for high reps. I also do heavy carries, sled pulls, kettlebell swings, jumps, sprints, etc. semi-regularly. At 57 my legs are stronger and more muscular than they were 20 years ago. I'll skip bench press or curls any day before I'll skip legs!
75-year-old here, regularly strength training in the gym. If you're used to training harder than most of your age, even while maintaining good form, it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish between so-called 'good' soreness and 'bad' soreness. I guess I'm a slow learner because I've ripped off three tendons at various times in the process of learning the difference. (Both biceps brachii and one supraspinatus - all at the distal end.) I'm not planning on ripping any more. It seems to me that it's easier for muscle strength to outgrow tendon strength in older age. I'm not talking about PED users here, although I would think it applies even moreso to those who are.
Thank you for your advice!
A man has to know his limitations. I'm 64, when I feel the slightest twinge, I stop. I adhere to strick form and leave the extra reps on the ground when I know I'm recruiting muscle groups that should not be evolved.
Great video. I am 51 and have been lifting since high school. My plan it to continue making progress until the day I die. I firmly believe that it is never too late and that maintaining and building muscle throughout life is one of the keys to health and wellness. I appreciate the comments from you gentlemen. They are words of wisdom and motivation. 👍
Thank you for that & for watching
thank you for another great reminder! I added more weights and develped pain and am fatigued so I postponed the morning workout to the afternoon, it helped but I started again in the morning and dont feel good, so I will drop weights and again focus on form.
78 years old and ride a 780 pound motorcycle, my main priority is 2 leg days a week and also work my calves every work out no matter the main body part for the day. Also my ego is left at the door, if for example 25 pound or 20 pound dumbbells is all I can handle that day for example bicep curls so be it I just adjust reps.
Two years ago it was leg weakness that set off the alarm for me. I started walking and I worked my way up to seven miles a day. My wife bought me a mountain bike and I started riding. Now it's weight training, riding and walking. I hope that covers the legs with the leg work I do in the gym.
My body said the same thing to me you said in this video!!!! 53 going to 54 Praise God (Yahuah) Shalom Shalom.
So correct on missing leg day. Have to have a balanced program. A 76 year old here working out 4 days a week with goal to do 5 consecutive pullups. Great presentation, thanks.
Keep it up & thank you
Great advice! Thanks!
Good stuff. Odd that common sense deserves a whole video..
You make 4 excellent points in this video, Jay! I’m 64 and got back in the gym just over 2 years ago. YT just suggested this video for me and I like it, so I will subscribe.👍
Thanks for sharing & for tuning in
I'm 51 going on 52. I bought a home gym rack/smith machine combo with 245 lbs of weights along with three different adjustable dumbbells (5-32.5lbs, 5-52.5 lbs, & 10-90lbs) about two months ago. I bought it because I saw my son was not happy with his simple pull-up/dip apparatus and a two sets of dumbbells that he bought himself. He was happy to have a full functional gym in our garage. My son is at an age as when I was very active in the gym. I started working out with him 6 weeks ago. I always had to remind myself I am no longer in my early 20s and I have to take it extremely easy and work within my capabilities.
I was very active in the gym in my 20s-30s when I was active duty in the AF. But gradually fell out of it as age crept up. Big mistake on my part. But getting back into it, has made a big difference in terms of my energy level and capacity to carry more weight as in moving furniture, rearranging the garage, lugging the 5 gallon jugs of water from the car into the garage.
My son will remind me to take it easy and I will give him pointers on how to perform exercises properly. I always cautioned him to not let his ego get the better of him and he will remind me to not put on too much weight on the bar. He will motivate me, but will not push me to do more than what is safe.
I do high rep low weights and it works well for me. I go until I feel the burn and do about 5-8 more reps on top of that or until I reach positive failure, which ever occurs first. I will feel that "soreness" the next day and I know I have done enough to stimulate that specific muscle group.
Thank you for sharing & thank you for your service!
I turned 50 and my body was flabby and breaking non stop.
I’m 1 1/2 years into weight training now, dropped 30Lb and gained a good mass of muscle so far. So it’s never too late!
Great video, thanks!
That’s awesome! Keep up the great work! Thank you for sharing
Same here brother. About to turn 51, just started about 3 months ago. I feel great, burned a lot of fat, now working on rebuilding muscle and physique.
Not me, I gained 35lb in the last 3 months.
@@deltalima6703 Check your diet. That is the key to losing fat. If your diet isn't proper, you wont lose it.
I eat 3800 calories a day. On purpose. My diet is fine.
Great video, I’m 49 and guilty of missing leg day! My upper body has grown extensively over the past year and half of training but the gains would be even greater had I hit my legs more often…. I’ve started them now and already feel the difference! Thanks for giving me a kick up the back side 😂
Keep it up
Great video. I agree with h everything you said. All is applicable to me. Thank you.
Yep this is me still exercising with a lower hips pain I definitely got to take off for at least a month
Omg, I'm 52... and made all the mistakes mentioned in this video. In fact, I just started focusing on working last week! Only because my right shoulder has been bothering me.
Thank you for the excellent information. It explains some of the symptoms I have been having lately. I'm 65 and still trying to stay in good condition.
I’m 47. Been lifting since age 11 and was a competitive powerlifter for years. Things have definitely changed over the last couple years. No more skull crushers or leg extensions. The searing pain I feel with those exercises is absolutely not worth it. That ship has sailed…radical acceptance
Great video. There are some exercises that are more dangerous as you get older. For legs and glutes, I do a lot of Bulgarian single leg squats, air squats, and single-leg leg press machines... because heavy free weight squatting or double-leg leg presses take a lot out of an older person's spine. So if you have degenerative disks, arthritis, Pars defect, or another spinal condition, don't quit leg or glute exercises. Switch to single leg routines or machines like seated leg extensions and seated leg curls to work those legs. Calf raises are important for balance. And work those abs at least a couple times a week along with light core exercises like farmer carries, bent leg dumb bell deadlifts, and hanging leg lifts or knee ups. Form is more important as yo get older to prevent injuries and reduce ego lift issues. And sleep . Get as much as possible after those hard lifting days! Why am I even commenting. You said all this in your fantastic video! Thanks!
Thank you, very motivating
You are so welcome! Thank you!
I’m 67, only started weightlifting 1 year ago. Started slowly to not get injured, went heavier & longer. Three weeks ago, got elbow pain on hammer curls, KEPT LIFTING THRU IT for a couple of weeks…now I have triceps or brachialradialis tendon pain on the outside of my elbow. Hurts straightening after bent for awhile, or lifting objects with 1 hand. Damnit🤬
Yep & once you get to that point only weeks of rest will correct it. I know all about this! Thank you for sharing
Sounds like medial/lateral triceps tendon. It gets weak and you dont notice until you lift and put some stress on it. Hurts when its strained a bit, just let it recover by not doing any triceps work for a couple of weeks and it will end up stronger than it was before. When you lay around keep it straight, and eat lots of protein. If its just minor its fine in a couple of days, really not a big deal.
I dont have enough info to know for sure though.
@@deltalima6703 ….Thanks for the reply, DeltaLima👍. With an extended, neutral-position arm, it hurts right at the FIRST bony protuberance lateral to the top of the elbow area. I’m at 3 weeks discomfort so far….not getting any worse, even though I do *some* light workouts not involving direct elbow curls, as I hate to lose any gains I’ve had. Picking up anything over 3 lbs. with this arm and it can burn….doesn’t ache by itself, though. I definitely warm up with stretches and rotations prior if going to workout.
Yep, sounds right. I had that a year ago from following some of arnolds bad advice and hyperextending my right arm. Took a month or so, didnt really hold me up too much, was 100% except my arm went past straight somewhat permanently after. Have it again now in my left arm from doing full planches with slight band assist.
I am not worried about it, its not as bad and I am not going easy on it like I had to with the right. Its just the tendon getting sore from being overworked, like a muscle except in slow motion.
All good pieces and well said. I am 58, 5'6" tall and 165lbs. I lift four days a week and do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) four days a week as a purple belt. I do have rest days and rest weeks in my schedule as rest is key to development and self preservation. I started all this slowly eight years ago, and I have consistantly and slowly added to my workouts to where I am today. Eating/Nutrition, Training/Lifting and Resting are the three most important things you MUST do in order to be successful. Miss any one of these and you are looking for injury, sickness and failure.
Thank you for tuning in
58, recreational powerlifter. Stronger now than ever. Not natural, feels great. Love barbell exercises, i don't waste time in the gym. Smith machine, nope, leg press please. Used to do Bodybuilding, now strength more important. Good advice, pick my spot fo PR attempts. Screw ups take longer to recover from.
I'm 58 and I love doing legs,I see the results immediately and the pumps are insane,I don't do barbell back squats anymore,but dumbbell squats,step up,leg curls,sumo squats and standing front cable squats.🏋️
ATG split squats have strengthened my legs considerably in such a short time!
Thank you
Only do squats for legs. Had to change to an SS Bar because it is less stressful on my shoulders. Also I do 95% of these to a box always going to parallel or just below.
I will say I train heavy a lot, but since I compete in strongman, it is just part of it.
Great! Great! Great! Video! I'm 64 and I preach everything thing that you are preaching, just a difference for myself I will do a full body work out and it's 7 days per week for myself, roughly 2X per week I will also do a double session day, 1X a morning trip to the gym and a 2nd trip that day during the evening, one week I did four double session days in a row, so my next day after was a well deserved rest day, anyway my daily trip to the gym will be a mix bag I will hit a little bit of everything every single day, my split session work out days are my hardest and longest days at the gym, some will say that I'm totally crazy, these split session days are not planned they are a spare of the moment , I'll be doing some weights then I'll decide to make it a split session day I'll do 4 to 5 exercises with the weights then head into the other room for body work-outs this will last for 45 minutes to an hour, then I'll do everything all over again, but with different exercises, this is no less than a 3.5 hour session. As for my legs since the mid 70's I've been riding a bicycle almost every single day during the early years I would log nearly 350 to 400 miles per week toss in a weekly over the hill ride that involves 7500 ft of total climbing of going both ways over the Santa Cruz mountains to Santa Cruz then back to San Jose, so to say 45 plus years later my legs are still in very good shape, even during these later years, my boy will comment, your legs are nasty. My three principles when working out, Concentration, balance and Form, flopping around like a fish that's out of water when working out is not for me, and last of all, Breath! Breath! Breath! Today will be a double session day.
BTW: Since getting back into the gym I've lost 40 pounds and looking to knock off another 15 to 20 more, so to say I'm on a mission.
Thank you for sharing your experiences!
I am glad you emphasized leg day doesn't have to be heavy.
At the gym in my office, I have a leg extension machine and use it, but do most o fmy legs with DBs doing lunges, goblet squats and if I do a HIIT workout I hit them in various ways.
Do you consider a walk or stationary bike a leg workout?
I love walking it’s my primary cardio but because of adaptation with legs I don’t consider that to be a great leg exercise. Although if you’re not use to walking hills or lots of steps you will feel it when you do!
Common sense for the experienced. Definitely a video for older folks with little to no experience trying to stay active.
Thank you!!!!!
You're welcome!
Best video ever. Thank you
Wow, thanks!
I always train legs first!😊
I'm 53, 35 years spent in gyms.
Past 50 you should also eliminate advanced techniques like training to positive failure, heavy negatives and heavy drop sets.
You'll find it very difficult to fully recover (if at all.)
Plus if u workout alone
57, I love drop sets and take the last set of each ex to failure. Just get rest and eat right
I go to failure on every set. I am not a beginner though. I never get injured thanks to knowing a million little secrets and not ego lifting.
Finally a very enjoyable, down to earth, practical conversation about a topic all men can enjoy if you one of those who use barbells, free weights of any kind or even have to go to a commercial gym... Thanks for being so direct and efficient is using the small window of RUclips to help us men over 3/4 century and still pumping iron: because its in our blood :so to speak...
Thank you for the kind words!
All of this applies to all ages especially the excessive egos, the ego competitions, I stopped going to gyms because being 6’5 I attract attention and I got absolutely fed up with ‘Is that all you can lift?’ looks when trying to use proper form, and I know what the look was because they said it out aloud more than once.
Good advice
Thank you for sharing your experiences and opinions.I completely agree with you.Very interesting video.Greetings from Italy.
Thanks for watching!
Great contact J I absolutely share your passion with developing the legs I’m 64 and it was the best decision I’ve made. I also had to stop ego lifting instead of squatting 300 I backed it down to 200 and then brought the Squatch lower to the floor as low as possible called ass in the grass squats and yes, a big boost. If you’ve gotten to a plateau, this will help you to even increase your dead lift dramatically and the muscle definition of your legs. and the best part is no injuries and a work out you can live with because I too hate being setback with injuries
Thank you for watching & sharing your thoughts!
Good video,and advice,im 61 and train 4 times a week all bodyparts,but with light weights and high reps,i do cycling so i ride 3 for times a week indoor or outdoors depends the weather for 2 or 3 hours each ride.streatching is a big part of my routine too.Thanks again
Thanks for sharing!
In the words of Alan Roberts, “If you don't do legs you don't lift”, and he is over fifty. For me, every workout day is leg day. As far as what is the correct weight to work out with, whatever weight I can comfortably lift that doesn't break form and I can get full range of motion for the desired sets and reps, is the weight I go with for the exercise.
Always hated leg day but still do it. For balance I still do judo twice a week. 61 still go strong.
Really good advice I do squats with fairly heavy weight and I love them because they really do make the body super strong and I do dips for my upper body and bench press and flyes or pec deck I love to work out always been drug free but really strong for a natty guy I really enjoy your videos thank you and iam 52
I’m 60 and train like I did when I was 30. Carnivore cold plunge sauna and no alcohol. Make it easy on yourself
1. As soon as you feel pain, you must stop your exercise, regardless of age..! 2. Lifting with too heavy a weight, and not lifting in good form, is a mistake regardless of age..! 3. When you lift, you must never try to lift more than others, but more than you did last time, regardless of age, as you can be injured just as much as a young person..! 4. Skipping leg training is actually seen more often in young beginner people..!
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I have never understood the skipping legs thing. I have always love working my legs. Perhaps it is because they were always the strongest muscles or the amazing pump I would get. Now getting back into lifting in my 50s, I am finding I still like working my legs.
Exactly!
Thank you very much.
You are welcome!
Compound movement/exercise are key to better use of time
As always, really good advice. I think I am a smarter lifter at 50 than I was at 20 or 30.
It is funny. My upper body grows easily. My lower body takes much more work. I put more into my legs due to that.
Good stuff!
I've had a motto for years. Listen to your body., Your mind will tell you a lot of things you can do or should do. But your body will tell you the truth.
That’s for sure! Thanks
I am 51 and starting my 38 years of training i don't go to the gym anymore i built myself a home gym.
Last year i changed my way of training completely, full body but the rep range as changed, Monday its 5 reps 4 sets, Wednesday its 12 reps 4 sets and Friday its 10 reps 4 sets. 1h per training and its been going great.
Thanks for sharing!
Old Timers from the 70's used to say, "Squat or Rot."
I agree 100% about the legs, the largest muscles, blood flow, testosterone waking up etc... very important, im 58, army retired, had a hard time with checking my ego, but i can honestly say that with shorter workouts, focusing on form and intensity, not so much about the poundage , my workouts are WAY better now versus younger years
Thank you for watching & thank you for your military service
@motivatedmountainman thank you sir, my pleasure 🙏
Number 1, I have managed to listen so I can say never made that mistake but spot on. Number 2 is spot on. Number 3 is spot on. Number 4 is absolutely spot on and legs are crucial. I am 52 and my legs have become my essential body part, and love my Smith machine.
Squats with Smith machine and Romanian deadlifts back day.
Thanks for your input!
That’s true strength training of your legs and back will increase overall body strength!!! Facts!
I’m 55 and workout 4 to 5 times a week and usually end my workout with a 15 minute farmers walk with 70 to 95 lbs
I like leg day and the woman who almost train legs every day are a good reminder. They have great exercises too. Cable step ups for instance.
I am 62 years old and leg day is so important that I give quads and hamstrings their own day. This not only maximizes their development, but also elevates my bodies Testostrogen production. I bet you don’t want to skip leg day now. I do compete with everyone else every day in the gym, usually in my own mind (unless my oldest son, the power lifter is in town). The fact that I can still lift heavier than over 90 percent of everyone else regardless of age and still have good form motivates me to keep at it. Just remember that heavy is a term that is relevant to each lifter. I think what you are trying to say with point #1 is you need to recognize the difference between soreness and pain and act accordingly.
Itsxquite weordcreally though the more you train legs the more you start to like training them..I went from hating 'leg days' and not being able to walk to loving 'leg days' and doing therm twice a week sometime..
I've found that it's better to use weights that allow higher reps than to try to grunt my way with weights near my max and only get a few reps in. The heavy weight/low rep strategy was causing long recovery times and pain issues with joints and tendons. I now use a weight that allows 10 to 15 solid reps with good form. If I can exceed 15 reps, then I'll add another 5 lbs and go from there.
54 years old here… leg day on Thursdays. Also, I use machines almost exclusively except for biceps and shoulders. I have found that slow negatives and holds ensure proper form and, allow for more time under tension making my workouts more intense but shorter. I do tend to practice a HIT style of training incorporating a drop set immediately after failure if necessary. Works for me 💪🏻
Thanks for sharing!
I agree 1000% about leg training!!
I'm 52 and train at home these days. I have free weight equipment, an old universal gym, and a chinup bar. These days I do circuit style training where I pick an exercise for chest, back, and legs. Then do each exercise one after the other as a superset. Rest and repeat 4 to 5 times. I also include an Ab and Ham/glute exercise in the circuit. This works great because it adds a Cardio component. Also, I'm into Mountain Biking so this conditions me a bit for that.
I'm wondering what you think about doing exclusively bodyweight exercise and no weight training? Sometimes I'll do a workout that only includes bodyweight exercises. I include pushups, chins/inverted rows, Squats/walking lunges/Bulgarians/split squats. Also do some RDLs and hip thrusts. If my joints are bothering me, I take a break from weights and just do bodyweight. Actually that's what I did today and actually got some joint relief and felt much better aftewards. I have full mobility, with no issues ever.
I like using body weight & weights (mostly weights) but push ups & pull ups are something I do a lot of in my workouts. Just depends on the individual & their situation
Thank u for this, im 55 and have to work 3 times harder just to keep off the fat......
I love leg day, I really connect and enjoy leg day.
Finally! Decent 50+ fitness advice. I’m in law enforcement and I’m outperforming most of the 20-30 something new hires. Actually I’m outperforming what I was doing in my 20-30s. I’m not exactly ready for the Silver Sneakers class at the YMCA 😂
Good stuff! Thank you for your service!
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
Surprised one wasnt dont skip the cardio! I got fat and ran/ walked off 70 lbs since September. Signed up at the local gym. First thing fitness instructor said was quit running! Not good for my bad knees. Workout 3 days (yes leg day!) And i still walk every day at least 2 miles, cardio days more. My legs look fantastic and have developed the most. Now if that 30 years of beer on my mid section would just budge a lil more...
About leg day... you are absolutely correct. Monday, Wednesday and Friday I include legs. Not heavy, not too much. But it has increased all core and upper streams stability. I am 63 yo, 6' and 86kg. As soon as legs are not being used, it affects the whole bodies ability to grow.
Great video mate 👍
Thank you for sharing your comments & watching!
# 4 - solvable wit *squats*
Very good video.
Thank you very much!
I don't touch a bar anymore only dumbbells and machines. I am in my 60s used to bench 4 plates now just don't want any surgery not worth it.
Smart. Me either, I dont even own a straight bar.
Thats right man. I can say that I have so same mistake all those bulletpoint. I now 58 and now I have experiment now and think about my training metodi. Legday must be my week now 😅
Thanks for chiming in & sharing your thoughts
57 yr old powerlifter. You got to continue to strain yourself if u want your body to stay together. I deadlift and squat more than I ever have cause I am now retired and have the time to dedicate to lifting and recovery
I am 71 doing leg press every day and recently i walked 25 k.m. in eight hours time. So in strenth training never miss legs.
Also after 50, detached or torn retina from heavy deadlifts, hemerroids from squatting heavy and deep.
Legs and core makes you a beast
Very good points. I'm 49 and I've been guilty of all these. One of the best advices I ever got was from a 70 year old who was an avid backpacker. In a nutshell, he said if you're still able to do it, keep doing it. If you're waiting for a day where you don't feel this ache, or that pain, at a certain age you'll be waiting till you die a fat old man in your recliner.
That’s good stuff!
I would add you should also be doing deadlifts in addition to your leg day. Dead's involve more muscles than any other single lift, and as a power move, they relate to things in life more than any other specific lift. I'm 62 and have several Oregon State power records and am still going strong. Yup, I have a dedicated leg day over any beyond deadlifting day.
Good stuff. Sensible, smart. Not aimed at young meat heads. I will suggest a light medium set 20-30 reps so you can sense what small adjustments to grip, posture, etc you need to make to be pain free as you increase weight/decrease reps. At 63 I need a second at medium weight for 14-16. After that you’re golden.
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My biggest mistake is missing a workout - particularly at 61 - so many younger guys in the gym are half repping or worse on two plates or more on the squat
Great video and such important points. At 60 now and lifting since high school I have learned all those points (sometimes the hard way …). One other general point that you alluded to -> PROPER NUTRITION! No sense working out if your insides are inflamed and you have metabolic chronic disease!!! We should all have the goal to stay off of pharmaceuticals like statins and insulin and high blood pressure meds. Totally doable with proper nutrition!
Absolutely!
I agree, I no longer do anything above 600 for lower body and nothing over 400 for upper body. At 65 you have to know when to slow down.