WORST Muscle Building Mistakes Men Over 50 Make (AVOID THESE!)

[@LiveAnabolic]

Inside today's brand new video... 58 year old Live Anabolic trainer Mark Mcilyar reveals the WORST muscle building mistakes men over 50 make when trying to build strength and add muscle... These tips will come in handy as far as what to avoid going into 2021... so you can escape injury, slow results, and other setbacks and reach your body transformation goals!

[@jackburns16]

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[@jackburns16]

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[@jackburns16]

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[@rajanpawaskar9211]

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[@kevhulme8595]

Thanks mark I'm 52 and 60kg any advice on trying to gain mass .

[@imo124]

I'm 56 been training 30 years you adapt when you get older , but you still got to put the work in , this guy knows his stuff

[@tjj5337]

Very true. Most people don't want to do the work at any age

[@steelphantom9105]

What type of programming do you recommend?

[@ceesklumper]

I'm 61 and training at same weights and intensity as at 35

[@rationalmale9216]

Unusually for the net, this guy knows his stuff , he’s not talking to sell you something

[@olderloverxx]

Absolutely. Every vid has been from the heart and clearly he knows his stuff.

[@yodo6414]

Will lead like everyone else to selling stuff, all about money for most of KZbin..

[@minnietoby]

This guy is the best , especially for the older guys like me, & he’s the image of president George Bush too , just sayin

[@WheresBillie104]

56 here. Quit alcohol 20 months ago. Went low carb 10 months ago. Got back into weights 6 months ago more than ever. Doing deadlifts and pull-ups and other things I didn’t do before. I’m in incredible shape and lean now. All of they said, waking up in the morning is WAY harder than 20 years ago. Really feel my age for the first 2-3 hours of the day but get into a groove by noon.

[@fernandoarellano1987]

Alcohol is overrated

[@DetectorDevin]

Test Testosterone. After starting TRT I woke up early in the morning every day just by accident. Just a side effect of higher T.

[@KeithMohr]

Same here!

[@gordocarbo]

Hah, familiar words man but thats ok! Good job on laying off the booze, my body stopped tolerating it a long time ago! Not willing to pay the price either. Good gains, keep up the good work we only get better with time!

[@robertgould8099]

Thank you! I'm 84 and started working out after shoulder surgery 15 months ago. Your comments about warm-ups will be really helpful to me.

[@jennieguy8625]

Brilliant ❤️

[@genuinsanity]

Good man.... help your body and your body will help you...

[@Stallone77777]

jesus..

[@patrickmd4667]

84? You, sir, are an inspiration to this 57, soon to be 58 year old.

[@robertgould8099]

@@patrickmd4667 😉😉 Age is only a number and an attitude, my friend. I still play tennis and pickleball - just not as well as I did when I was younger.

[@robatty]

Flawless advice! As a bodybuilder/weightlifter for 38 years (started in my early teens), I can vouch for everything said here. Now, at 52, I am implementing all of these tips. Thank you for the reinforcement and encouragement! You earned yourself a new subscriber too...

[@genuinsanity]

Good to know.... I need all the help I can get.... total noob. Thank you for your input.

[@michaeldashwood7691]

So true, I can verify that you have absolutely hit the nail on the head! At 68 I have found that your advice is 100%correct. Awesome info.

[@danpos1]

I'm now 57 years old and retired after a 27 year career in the fitness industry (20 years of Personal Training), and I have to say this tutorial is bang on the nail. I couldn't have made it better myself. Each and every point I found myself nodding and smiling. Well done 👏🏻👍🏻

[@jukeboxhero1649]

Hebrew!!

[@---Jaime-MEXICO-1962]

You are absolutely right man !!! 👍🏻

[@jukeboxhero1649]

I used to go to Rabbi Posner's Chabad Nova in Davey, Florida.

[@mslice0760]

I don't no what you were watching, ....but this guy is an idiot.....everything he said is wrong for trainers over 50.....he is not educated in today's bodybuildering science. ....I've watched his other videos, ....they get worse,....he actually does a squat and calls it a deadlift.

[@C_R_O_M________]

16 years ex-pro athlete here. Same thing. Everything he said hits bullseye.

[@bunny123212]

Thank you for reminding me to warm up properly I’m 73 going on 30 and love to workout ,it makes me feel so good ,cheers bud.

[@davehoffman9072]

Recovery time. I'm 76. For years I adhered to the 2 to 3 day recovery time. During this past year I've extended recovery time to 4 to 5 days. The reults in definition and muscle growth are remarkable. And of course an adequate post workout protein intake. I also added whole grain carbs to replace glycogen that is used up. Very helpful. Carbohydrates get a bad name. The glycogen info is valuable.

[@gordocarbo]

Well said, noticed the same given more recovery time. Was overtraining for yrs and wasnt even aware til i was forced to lay off for a week. Than 2. Holy smokes I was blown away

[@davehoffman9072]

@@gordocarbo Yes. Thanks for affirming the "remarkable" benefits of longer recovery time. Being older age 76 it just seemed to make sense. And here we are very much enjoying the benefits. As you shared like myself I was overdoing it. Trying to make it happen. But not backing off and allowing revoery to do it's part. 🫡 PS I added to my previous post as I learned that glycogen is used up and is only replenished "only" through a whole grain in post workout, Dave in Naples, Florida

[@guidok3762]

57 years now, and start training this week after 35 years. I used to train a lot when I was young. Hope I get fit again after your advice. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@bobbyzahabi6349]

Hello From Los Angeles ... 58 here .. started training hard 3 years ago. My friend it works!! We can build muscle in our 50s ... I have to keep reminding myself there is no finish line. This is how we live now .. we eat well, sleep well and work out. You end up standing out in a crowd too. Especially here just about every guy over 50 is over weight (and so was I). Look better, feel better and live better ... More power to you my brother.... get some!

[@vg1403]

Hey Guido, just an year older, starting gym after Corona. Hope to build a body better than in my youth

[@guidok3762]

@@vg1403 good luck, stay healthy

[@fredgien]

Also from the Netherlands; i am 70 and just started training!!

[@harleyb.birdwhisperer]

Still with it Guido?

[@miked.5089]

This channel is developing some great content for older guys

[@ingemarnilsson5498]

This kind of advice is good for people who wants to exercise in all ages, not only for elderly persons.

[@ronsullivan132]

I am 65 now, soon 66 and have just gotten back into weight training after a 40 year gap. Been following all of these videos exactly as they say, and I can tell you they do give results. After only about four weeks the results are very noticeable. Looking forward to what the end of the year brings. My 34" pants and shorts age getting real loose and can now wear 32" size.

[@anandann6415]

👍 thanks

[@aaronbarlow4376]

Pants getting looser? DO MORE LEGS!! ;)

[@tc5691]

@@aaronbarlow4376 will doing more legs help to lose weight or make my pants fit tighter? I’m trying to lose fat and maintain muscle.

[@finstor3386]

@@aaronbarlow4376 Rofl, best comment ever. Man, i have big legs and it took me a while to find leg work outs that I could do. Squats and deadlifts were wrecking my knees. I get good enough results from leg press and squat machine, it was a hard pill to swallow giving up squats and dead lifts. The ass is what takes the hit when removing those from your workout. Its hard to replace that with leg kick back machine, the ass doesnt fill out the jeans like it use to lol.

[@LKaramazov]

You’re right about undertraining. When I first found your channel and others like Thenx before covid, I was really intense, and I was getting more results in a few months than I did in the past 20 years. Covid and my failure to sustain once the gyms closed really slowed me down. I lost a lot last year.

[@wyldshot666]

I'm 48. And a long distance runner. However, I include calisthenics and kickboxing. I train like a fighter. And hell yes, hydration is a major step.

[@TheBruces56]

I'm 67, a retired cop and I've been in the gym my whole life. Even though I'm a certified personal trainer I often don't follow my own advice. This video reminded me that I'm guilty of some of these things especially neglecting legs. That stops tomorrow!

[@gordocarbo]

USed to hate doing them ti I learned thats the one body part on me that grows like crazy, great shape too. Now I love it!

[@bradleywilt4796]

Approaching 46 yrs old. I got back into lifting a few years ago after seeing a photo of myself. Shamed this old Marine into action. I sent this video to myself so I can watch and rewatch it. I've learned a lot over the past few years, these are the kind of videos I'm looking for.

[@UncleDanBand64]

I started working out at 55 which was last August. I am 56 now. I guess I was one of those guys that stayed relatively fit or at least looked fit. I finally got to having shoulder problems and I got the covid and that left me even more drained. So, I made a 180° turn and it was a great decision. I feel like I am in my 20's! Today in Texas we are under 10" of snow!

[@mangococo8429]

Theres your mistake pal ,lifting weights ,the best form off exercise after say 40 is calisthenics your own body weight , you can still achieve a fantastic body and without all the injuries you will get from lifting weights

[@GeodeLaVillette]

I’m 52, and I am slowly getting back into shape after being for more than 20 years overweight. This is a very well made video, and gives me the extra motivation I need to get to my goals. Thank you Mark !

[@lutherodanielsjr7876]

Same here

[@genuinsanity]

Hey guys.... I live in Asia... I went back to the States after being away for 15 years... here's what I noticed : The TV commercials in between the reruns that my obese , younger than me now deceased sister after she got some type 2 diabetes on top of all her other issues would watch 24/7. There were either fast food commercials.... greasy , calories its tasty once in awhile but don't make it a habit. Then it was commercials like "Ask your doctor if (insert name that ends with x) is right for you , then in a sinister sped up voice " May cause dizziness , blackouts , irregular heart beat coma , suicidal thoughts...." I mean this really freak me out , they kill with shit food on one side , then kill you with pharma on the other ! While you pay them to do it ! The month I was there I gorged myself on Western foods that I missed... like a donut shop in the morning , double cheese burgers , apple pie , pizzas You name it... at the end of the month I was a fat slob... I couldn't believe I had arrived there. I remember bowel movements were messy and greasy and it's straight to the shower,,, no way wiping going to take care of that. The feeling of all this blubber ,it affected the way I move , my face started looking like John Candy towards the end... I never had gotten this way in my LIFE and thought I may be like that forever! I remember NOT liking it at ALL ! My ass barely fit in the airline seat on the trip back... seriously TOTALLY filled it, Totally a new experience that I DID NOT enjoy one bit. When I got back to Asia , I started eating local again.... much less meat , almost NO PROCESSED FOOD , very little dairy , very little processed sugar ... food is more like straight from the farm to the kitchen several fresh veggies with each meal , to your plate and it's delicious. You feel nourished not all clogged up. In about a months time I was back to my normal healthy weight.. no gym , no workout... lots of green tea very available here and water. Processed food , sugar... killed my sister along with booze... I warned her since the 80's no use. I started cycling for recreation and transportation... first couple months was a bit of a drag until I got to a certain level of fitness after that it was a BLAST and I still ride... keeps me trim and toned legs and butt...your lady will appreciate it. If you get a bike... get a good one that suits you... no suspension forks unless you off road.. you get an upper end bike.. you will WANT to ride it.... that's important and worth the extra bucks... anyway I hope I didn't babble on too much and this helps. It was a sobering and reflective experience for me.

[@mikebrennan5802]

Good for you for deciding to get back in shape. I highly recommend getting a testosterone test from your dr..if you have low t you still be put on testosterone And you will see a HUGE difference in your body, your weight training and libido as an extra bonus..good luck my brother.god speed!

[@randyfurness5588]

This guy is on time ! I'm a cyclist . Used to lift daily , then quit lifting when I hit 45 or so . gained 30 Lbs. that no amount of riding would take off . I'm 55 now . Started lifting again about 2 years ago. Incredible results . Dropped most of the extra belly fat in about 6 months. Not only did my club riding improve to the point that I can ride with a faster group , my cognition improved ! I just stumbled across this channel. Great information . At our age feeling and looking better is priceless. Keep up the good work !

[@peggybrendel9884]

I can't wait to show this video to my husband, who needs to hear these things badly. Thank you.

[@quentinkumba6746]

I’m 57 years old. I train at home. I used to begin warmup on a bike machine, how dull, ugh. Now I put music on and I dance, it fills me full of joy. What a great way to start my training. …and I love this guys smile at the end, so many lovely people involved in bodybuilding, who would have thought it!

[@kdshak4904]

Legs (especially thighs) are “second heart” as they “assist” in pushing blood when active.

[@andrewsoldan6050]

second heart are actually calves.

[@kdshak4904]

@@andrewsoldan6050 Those too. 👍👍👍

[@ethereumrise7860]

@@andrewsoldan6050 actually and medically it is the plants of the feet! Literally the second heart, research it.

[@dieterh.9342]

#6: cool down/stretching. Also, in regards to warm ups, find Wenning Strength’s Wenning warm ups. I am 51, been at this for 39 years, can still get 350 + on all big three(bench, squat, dead). I am very happy to have found this video.

[@jerrynash8920]

You're right about undertraining after 50. Usually the "experts" tell the older bunch to "take it easy". Thank you Sir.

[@deonkeet4624]

Great video! Im 51 and can vouch for 100% of whats being said here. Young guys should listen up too...

[@Schlumbucketreturns]

I'm 137 and haven't lifted much for the last 80 years, but this video gave me the motivation to get back in the gym again.

[@Elverfaderen]

This is good advice - not only for +50. That´s advice for all

[@dadalakibro4916]

Exactly 5 pillars for younger & older

[@tingtong0998]

I totally agree. I am trying to tell the younger generation but seems impossible. :) Don’t wait until you turn 50, by then one might not be in shape to do any physical activity.

[@briancristina2890]

Truly great advice.

[@randomuser_one]

Excellent advice Mark. I was ripped at 50 but gradually slacked off and am back in the gym at 59. Every point you make is absolutely on the money!

[@LiveAnabolic]

Thanks for saying that, here to help!

[@eb6195]

When starting out pushing hard increases the chance for injury, which will end your motivation quickly. It also causes soreness which is another barrier to motivation and developing a daily workout habit.

[@wolfhunter6711]

Ahh, you quit because you got sore. Haha!

[@2dxtreme1]

YOU ARE THE MAN ......As a former bodybuilder and now just workout to keep my physique at 55 , you are RIGHT ON THE MONEY !

[@johnzonker6517]

This information is absolutely ON POINT! By far, the best information and advice for men over 50. Admittedly, it gets frustrating trying to figure out our body after age 50 ... it's like its a totally different person. Good stuff, and keep it coming!

[@tc5691]

John I hear what your saying and I totally agree. Best wishes to you

[@gordocarbo]

It its...learned to listen to what the body wants that day not the head and had 0 issues or new injuries. Cant go after it like we did 30 yrs ago Take my time these days...plus gym scenery is always a treat.

[@anthemgunaether2914]

48 yrs old, I JUST ordered a Force F50 to train from home... and I found this wisdom here. So awesome! Liked and subscribed!

[@johnmaisonneuve9057]

I’m 75 and I basically do what he is advising, but I have learned some critical advice from his video. It is amazing if you follow a very strict serious exercise regime you will find amazing results. Too many of our age give up without accepting the necessity of a serious excercise regime. Don’t give up.

[@robertellison2851]

Going to be 57 soon used to be very fit, gymnast, lifter, rock climbing, mountain biking. Have stayed fit, but not as strong, agile, or have as much endurance as I was did. Started lifting again dumbbells, push-ups, sit-ups, deadlifts at 235 for 10, have been able to break 300 a few times, and swing on my parallel bars I built for dips and swinging. It is humbling to start at the bottom, and am trying to be consistent. You are very inspirational and cannot thank you enough for your advice. Have goals to get back to certain strength, endurance and flexibility levels and to lose weight, look better and feel better. Pray to the “God of Iron” “CROM”- from Conan, lol. Be a Viking and do not give in to age or negativity!

[@kjeldpedersen666]

Very good advice, Sir👍 I’m 63 and was bodybuilding and running a lot in the 1980’s. Since I’ve been taking care of my body on and off with jogging, bicycling and occasional periods of visiting the gym. But career and other interests kind of got in the way - guess that many people will recognize the pattern. Overweight and an unmistakable feeling of getting old was the result. The pattern from my youth, when I could smoke, drink and eat whatever I wanted as long as I did just a minor effort to keep in shape just wasn’t sufficient anymore... After a minor stroke 2 years ago I totally changed my attitude. A year of keto diet combined with walking a lot got rid of the worst overweight. And then I slowly started working out - weight training and cardio. I was stunned about how fast you actually can get good results again even at my age...but also by how easy it is to damage yourself if you’re not careful. That’s why your advice is so welcome😊 I might add just one more thing from my personal experience though. When you’re getting to the point where you’re really starting to see results, visit the gym less often but put much more effort into your training when you’re there. That gives you more time to recover which is increasingly important as we’re getting older. You will experience that you’ll really have the power to do such “super sessions” because you’re fully recovered. But off cause it also means that it’s more important never to miss a training session. And that it’s even more important to follow your advice👍

[@veep5878]

62 years old and have been pumping iron religiously, for the past 10 years, 3 times a week with NO injuries.. and this advice is HOLY GRAIL.. sensible, proven and intelligent facts on the aspects of bodybuilding for men over 50.

[@jamesdean1143]

1. Undertraining 2. Not enough legs 3. Using too much weight 4. Significance of nutrition, including water 5. Warming up

[@beautyofthailand7393]

Thank you

[@lionroaring7021]

Gracias

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Yes, drink water in the winter months just as much you would during the summer.

[@mattnorcia5593]

I get the leg part but what if you had seriously traumatic knee injuries when you younger and now have arthritis in both knees along with atrophy and nerve damage in my left quad. I’m only 38, I was an athlete growing up but I’m kinda fucked right now. All I can do is walk a lot & eat like a bird so I don’t get too chubby. Weight gain is horrible for knee problems too.

[@lionroaring7021]

@@mattnorcia5593 Praying 4 you.

[@alphamale3141]

I am 73. I have been training with weights since I was about 13 even during the years that I played varsity lacrosse in high school and college. I have been a strong advocate for proper nutrition during that time. This video is “spot on”. He’s offering sound advice guys.

[@stevegarfinkel4695]

First time I saw another 73 yr old ,I thought they forgot about us .life and training similiar to yours.football, martial arts, and workout every day .stay strong.

[@jeffbowman4585]

Gotta train the legs guys!! I’m 59 this week trained legs an hour tonite. Squatted 315 for 4 reps with excellent form. I will be competing in classic physique this year. Have been training over 30 years now!! Nutrition is over 60% easily!! You can do it guys!! It’s a lifestyle guys. Great advise sir!

[@dannywallace1730]

Good. How deep? Wraps or sleeves?

[@incomemobile8566]

I think I read about you in last months Iron Man Magazine. You are a source Mr Bowman of great inspiration for old geezers like me and my grand dad. He's well over 100 but still manages to get in leg day twice a week. Thanks to your advices, he's squatting 275 and benches over 300.

[@jeffbowman4585]

Danny I squat to parallel and I use wraps when I get to 225 lbs and a good belt on the heavy sets

[@jagjeetsihra2862]

Great advice. I'm also nearly 58 now, been involved in one sport or another most of my life...the thing to remember is to warm up real slow like you say, in a nutshell your workouts do take longer when you're older. Also, if I may add... Stretch, stretch, stretch after your workout. Plus...you can actually divide an intense workout over two days OR hit the same muscles again the next day for a couple of extra sets to gain muscle. Cheers!! Good luck to all!

[@stangoodvibes]

Good use of the word ubiquitous! Totally agree that even after 50 there is no excuse to skip leg day.

[@peterpritchard6272]

Absolutely right, in my 20s & 30s I warmed up & did Legs and Hard. Now 59 conserving my joints , my training is not intense & no legs. I Will change my training , thanks to this advice.

[@tonioyendis4464]

I'm 63 and I've started to fast one day per week. I go 24 hours with only drinking water; no food. This helps my body detox and reboot. It actually feels good afterwards.

[@brettjackman6901]

Its making your IGF1 pathway more sensetive to insulin..

[@torbenkrogh6322]

Interesting!

[@trfmamurphy9885]

Feels good afterwards, as you cram 2 Quarter Pounders and Fries down your throat haha!

[@timdaley4660]

So true .... I’m 58 and bigger and more musclier than I was in my 20s or 30s by following exactly what he has said .....I’ve been training for over 30 years and I’m in the gym 4 to 5 times a week 👍

[@JP-dl4ci]

Thanks for the great motivation. It was easy to train 20 years ago. I could lose weight and gain muscle at will. At 50....not so easy. I'm starting to fall apart but don't want to let it happen. I have a 1 year goal of how I want to look and feel. This is solid advice that I will follow. Reminder to myself..don't skip leg day!!!!! Thank you.

[@migthulhu]

I was looking for this. I just turned 50 and was a MFT in the Army 20 something years ago. I have a lot of service connected injuries; shoulders back legs hernia heart surgery kidney damage, etc. I started working out again about 5 months ago and lost about 50 lbs. Now I'm in the hard gains arc and in particular my legs are very weak, sad because I used to be Airborne and ran marathons. But like the song says, "you can't be what you were, so you better start being what you are".

[@pnp8849]

I really love your channel especially on sprinting technique. I've been doing fast sprinting less than month now and my love handles went from handful to under 1". I didn't expected the fast results and was surprised my shirt don't have the usual bump near the belt line.

[@lateralraj]

i'm 51 y.o. and am mucho guilty of 1) undertraining, 2) low water intake, and 3) not working out legs. Thank You for the awesome advice!!

[@arielcruztorres1962]

I’m 55 and never before I went to gym and I have 5 months and I see the results, but thank to your video I have a very important clues to follow up 💪💪💪👍🏼. Thanks

[@terryravey2248]

great video; im 76; work on a ranch; do a warm up in the am for 20 mins;legs arms etc, work all day; evening do another 20-30 min legs arms etc.

[@terrytaz8914]

Thanks for this Mark...I'm recovering from shoulder pain after benching too much,focusing now in the meantime on legs and core...warmups I did not,but now I are!! I'm a 62 yr old revisiting training after 30 yrs...this may take awhile!!

[@fastted3504]

Taz, make it a way of life, not "training." I've been at it for 51 yrs now.

[@terrytaz8914]

@@fastted3504 Yes sir, i am. Will train forever now. I feel better than i did at 35. Never to return there again. Peace Fast Eddy!

[@artistantoniorael8035]

Wow! I really love your advice. I will be 58 this year and I went had a complete Thyroidectomy, radiation and hospitalized 6 times due to complications from medication. I have worked out my entire life, but I am having trouble losing the last 40 lbs to get back to a comfortable weight.Thank you for all the advice. I will follow them. I saved the video so I can go back and watch it when needed.

[@onerider808]

Great episode and advice. You busted me on the warm-up part. I also lift as heavy as I can in good form, with slow negatives and controlled lifts. When I can do a good set of ten, I add weight. If I can’t do at least 6 good reps, I go back down in weight and do volume there.

[@johntonge9818]

I am 71 and just started weight training in May. I needed more than the swimming and yoga I had been doing the past 4 years. I had tried lifting before but always got hurt or bored. This time I decided to use a trainer. The difference was astonishing. Many of the ideas from this video were among his recommendations. My strength is increasing slowly and my muscle mass is building. Working out is a big part of my daily routine now and I look forward to going to the gym. The key is having a system and using it consistently.

[@nalcon1]

Look up blood flow restriction. Dr. Mercola has a few good ones explaining the metabolic effects. It increases HGH and IGF-1. I have been doing it for 6 months now and see marked improvements.

[@bwitherspoon4]

I'm 52 and started doing more body pump classes with my wife. Should have been doing these a long time ago. And yoga.

[@douglasbath976]

Don’t should on yourself. You started. Good job.

[@rickgodsey9181]

I am 65 and started to go back to the gym talk about hard but I think determination is the key and like he said it’s not how heavy of the weight it’s form and eating the right food is just as important

[@williamds1]

You are a beacon of light. Hope the word gets out to the world in a big way.

[@11bravo79]

Everybody in the world already knows this. They are just too lazy.

[@zen8robi]

He is right, I do the same , I am 72, still enjoy going to the gym and still grow muscle. The only problem is recovery that takes a lot longer.

[@justathought111918]

I love this video. At 52 mow, I totally agree with every single subject mentioned. Especially the mind to muscle connection and nutrition. The nutrition in my opinion is the hardest part for most people because it’s a 24 hr a day and a lifestyle change to eat better. We all know it’s not easy with all the temptations around us. Persevere and you will achieve a better you!. You can do it!

[@geoffoliver1239]

Good simple stuff I am 61 and have been training since I was 17 and agree with what you are saying. If you keep it simple and leave your ego at the door you can keep training. Which barring major health issues will enable you to maintain a strong fit body. I did 23 years in the army as an infantry man retiring 20 years ago and I could still pass the army basic fitness test for the 25 year level today.

[@mjpucher]

I am 66 and added 15 pounds of muscle in the last year. My take on your points: It is all very individual. I could not grow any muscle, felt miserable and could not loose weight. Main reason was significant insulin resistance and a fatty liver. I first had to get rid of 40 pounds of fat by going low carb and intermittent fasting. I also lost some muscle in that year as I just did HIIT and no weights as it was too hard. Then I realized that I had to rebuild especially my upper body as I always had strong legs. So for me nutrition comes first and I do track calories for reference. I am still on low carb IF with 25% protein and 65% saturated fat. I played with my weight training for the last 18 months and started with one hour every other day. Then for a while I did 6 days a week and now I am back to every other day. The weight I lift is irrelevant as long as I do the volume. I increased it slightly since the beginning but I am not looking for maximum hypertrophy. I get more strength this way and it protects my joints. I just do compound movements mostly except for deadlifts as I feel it hurts my back. The only machine I use is a cable benchpress as I can do it alone safely. The rest is bodyweight and weights. I know that many talk about drinking a lot of water but that does not work with low carb. I deplete all my minerals when I do that. I drink for thirst only. I use coffee, creatine, vitamins and minerals as supplements. No protein powder and just freshly cooked food mostly animal protein with steak, chicken, eggs, fish and some seafood. Non starchy vegetables but no grains or seed oils. I am still not at my target of 10% body fat with a few points to go but I am ok with slow as I really want to make it stick and keep my metabolism up and running at my age. As I said, start with nutrition first then the rest becomes a lot easier. From my perspective low carb is the only sensible and easy way to go at my age. Good luck!

[@jaybee2402]

Hate to break it to you but it's highly unlikely that you gained 15lbs of NEW muscle tissue in one year, even in the first year of training an 18yr old whose testosterone profile and insane appetite are perfect for hypertrophy typically gains 12-20lbs, this number drops 20% every decade, if you started 50 years later you would likely gain about 5lbs lean, the rest is thanks to muscle memory regaining the 10lbs you lost. Similarly, the 44lbs of fat was likelier 34lbs plus 10lbs muscle tissue lost.

[@kennethhumphrey981]

Hi.I am so very happy coming upon your channel.I am very much out of shape since many years,obese over weight and have variable chronic conditions,because of not taking care of myself.I shared this video on my facebook timeline today and believe it may help many others towards their health and restoration goal/s.Take care and stay safe...

[@bernardlanguillier7970]

Thanks, great advice! 49 here, doing regular exercise, 20 mins every morning at home without using any machine (75 push ups in 3 series of 25,... simple things) plus a few visits a week to the gym focusing on cardio (swimming 1K, biking 10K). That has been a good balance for me. I put a high focus on injury avoidance (that could be a valuable #6 although it probably derives from the first 5). Because a simple injury can cause weeks of down time that are super painful to gain back later. The part I need to work on most is nutrition... too many good things to eat around me... :-)

[@joegallagher1842]

The big one he missed was ‘Tendonitis’. Muscles grow stronger much faster than tendons ability to support the growth at you get older (tendons are less well vascularized). Undertraining to the extent that you are protecting your tendons is okay. Stick with it and you’ll get the growth you want.

[@deanwaller8283]

Damn straight, tendonitis can be crippling,if you ignore it it can stop you training for good

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

@@deanwaller8283 This is my main criticism of this video. I started with super light weights, the lightest physio bands (yellow), had my form assessed but did too much volume and still wrecked both rotator cuff areas. Now 1.5 years later still trying to rehab, may need surgery. Telling older guys that they are under training is just silly, especially beginners. I also have tendonitis in shoulder (both rotator cuff and bicep). If I could go back 2 years i wouldn't listen to silly advice like this and instead go low and slow.

[@ingemarnilsson5498]

No, he includes the tendo too, because it’s not separated from the muscles. Tendo can not be” sick” if the muscles are in good shape. I’m talking to you as nutrition expert. I’m orthopedic dr., so I can talk to you about it with good acknowledge.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

@@turntablesrockmyworld9315 Similar situation from my experience. I start off light, take it slow and easy, then ramp it up and get injured or strain my shoulders then out for a few months trying to recover. Very frustrating because I need to get the weight off and get in shape. I understand what he and others are saying but need to figure out a way to exercise without injury. Yes, I have had a trainer in the past. Met a fellow that shed 60 lbs at age 56. He said all he does is elliptical to keep the weight off.

[@johnmfl3648]

Warm up every day focusing on stretching and it should be ok.

[@Jujujump]

Top advice.. very motivational for a 50 year old. Started training a few months ago after a long long lay-off. Muscles are coming back.. it’s never too late to get in shape. Go for it, push yourself x

[@sanjaysingh-ff8gt]

Great information. But your way to talk about this is wonderful. Thank you for making this video. Please give more of such information like on nutrition and pre workout or post workout mistakes etc.

[@dianajohnson3374]

Good information even for women .. Thanks for sharing🎉

[@dmktmasterformulareadytipsd]

I'm 50 when to gym people laughing at me bcoz of me training with lights weights..... Some asshole show off with heavy weights.... I almost stop but then something telling me to continue and now after 2 years I'm laughing at them........ Hahaha never give up.. Good video advice. Age is not the factor to pull you back from training.

[@kevio6868]

You got that right

[@randybarnett2308]

I once was in a gym and I knew a big 'muscle head's he was almost 300 pounds and he was always showing off ,one day I challenged him to a run only a 5k run( he didn't know besides lifting, I'm also a marathon runner) anyways the guy couldn't even run a quarter mile he almost died !!! I was 50 then and he was probably in his 30s. After our run he wasn't as cocky as he once was, and he started to include running in his routine, I haven't seen him in years,but last time I saw him he was able to run a couple miles, and told me someday he wants to run a 10k race. I wished him good luck. I told him maybe one day I'll see you in the L A Marathon !👍💪🏋️‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@JonathanDLynch]

People laughing at each other at the gym is horrible gym etiquette. We are all there to improve and we should all respect each other for doing that.

[@glasssobright654]

Screw the MEAT HEADS totally unatural and most have to take viagra real men right!

[@bluenose007]

Heavy weights is an ego thing i put the peg to heavy weights just before i move to the next machine then the ones who watch think you lifted them when they go on after you ha. Lighter weights are better but do more reps. Im 65

[@curtisprice9806]

Great info...I am 54 and do all of the things you said. I still get great results from bodybuilding at my age. Yes, the three most important are nutrition, training, and rest/sleep...all three have to be right or muscles will not grow!!!!!

[@Toquelibre]

Great points! I think that stretching and Yoga is definitely another great way to keep your body limber and to improve balance.

[@alexthomas4689]

yoga and stretching should complement and not be another option.

[@dougcraven546]

I'm 60 years old I trained almost everyday, I agree with everything he just said. Especially warming up and using too heavy of weights, and absolutely the legs are a must

[@LiveAnabolic]

Way to go! 💪

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

69 year old geezer here. I started weight training in 1966. Every single point made in this video ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! Thank you for this great video! 👍💪

[@mikethomas4570]

Just started watching these videos specifically for the guys over 50 etc. Good advice I needed to hear

[@mikescott1029]

I'm a 78 year old male who has been on Atkins low carb for 25 years. I started doing resistance bands at home because of Covid. I would work out hard for a short period of time doing standing flys (no bench). Thirty reps using the right hand (120 pounds) and then change over to the left hand. I would then have a very low carb protein drink with a raw egg and then go to bed for a five hour cat nap. I did this for one and a half months with tremendous results. Each day that went by I would increase in strength. My body showed no signs of breaking down. Probably because of all the rest I was getting. THEN WITHOUT WARNING I went to bed one night and all the muscles I had been working out became so painful that I was unable to sleep. This continued for about three weeks. I spent most of my time sleeping because of the pain. I would actually have to lift my legs into bed they were that sore! After I was better I decided not to do that again. This time I would sit in a chair and do chest expansion exercises. Because the only bands I had were weak I built up to 90 reps. Again the results were great after a lot of rest. Then one night the same pain the flys caused (waist to knees front and back). I had no idea why I should get the same pain doing two totally different exercises. CAN YOU HELP? WHEN YOU OVERDO AN EXERCISE YOUR BODY USUALLY WARNS YOU BY GETTING WEAKER. THIS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME. I ACUALLY GOT A LITTLE STRONGER EVERY DAY.

[@williamgabriel1274]

I am 75, in perfect health, as far as I know, am a health professional and gym it every day at 2:30 pm...Thanks for the encouragement...life is a marathon...

[@kevinharris2805]

This guys advice is great for all men, not just over 50. Going to the gym is very different from working at the gym

[@bartristow8693]

I am 63 and agree exactly with your 5 recommendations, Although intensity for guys over 60 might be number 1. I have 20 separate exercises usually 8x8 sets/reps, just under a 2 hour workout , I am cooked when its over, but feel great. Just need to improve my sleep.

[@timratcliff6590]

your not sleeping because you are working out wayyy to much remember when lifting weights you are tearing up your muscles you recover and grow with good sleep

[@kevballard1967]

So much truth that Mark is talking. I am 53 been to the gym almost everyday for 1 and a half hours, 40 mins walking and half running on the treadmill. Also 30 mins on the rowing machine. Then half hour on the weight machines. I have dropped 7kg in a month and almost lost my belly fat. I haven't changed my diet. My deep sleep is much better, so much happier.

[@to-nd7yl]

You never get bad advice from old people,,,thank you for sharing with us your knowledge sir

[@garywilson6047]

58 years old. Doing my best. This guy makes some great points. Thanks mate.

[@richardjolley1064]

Good Video I'm 68. Extremely fit I do all of what you talked about You're the Man. Thank you

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

Do you look as this man does?

[@richardjolley1064]

@Canuck Veteran & Educator absolutely. Congrats

[@jimpoff1509]

I am 68 years old. You sir are so incredibly awesome!! Lifting for 50 years and in martial arts but your advise is so right on!! Keep up the great work!

[@Algorhythmical]

Didn’t know George Bush was now personal trainer

[@daliborkaranovic7780]

He looks like he is 70😆

[@sacriste]

W

[@jimb4547]

Steve 😂

[@daliborkaranovic7780]

@Guy Waddington he is doing something wrong face looks 70 years old😆

[@achmedmcgillicuddy1550]

As President of Senior Fitness, he's got my vote!

[@FordTransitVan23]

I agree 100%. Drop sets are my favorite. Deadlifting skyrocketed my test. No boosters, no TRT.

[@raulclaros1025]

Excellent Video!! So much important information!!! So well explained. Thank you thank you!!!

[@darylaarons6625]

Good advice for me as I am a few months away from being 60 years old and I am 12 weeks into a resistance training program with a heavy focus on dieting to lose weight. Well, I am now at my goal weight so now my focus will be shifting to building more muscle. For me that will mean pushing myself harder in the gym and adding more protein and calories to my diet. I’m happy about the way I look now and excited to see what changes are coming.

[@timharris5478]

I’m building muscle just watching this ! Excellent. Really informative. Thank you sir

[@ToshoKatana]

Well said Mark, very good advise even for the younger crowd. Start training like this even in your late 40's. Injury is a serious thing, stay in touch and focused while training. Health and mobility are more important than ego and ignorance.

[@Bushkangaroo59.]

Im 61 years old, I lift for “therapy” now!

[@n.lyndley.9889]

Excellent. 08:00 One of the very few speakers who shows a time line / gain from left to right from the viewers’ perspective. Almost every speaker / trainer, including experienced, professionals never even considers this. Bravo! And then we forget at 11:40!

[@darioinfini]

Haha, dude uses 50lb dumbells on incline bench as part of his warm up routine. That's my top line push LOL. Man, I got a long ways to go.

[@pdarrigo9]

That okay .. Just GO MY FRIEND. IM 70 AND JUST FINISHED WORKING OUT. I CAN MAKE EXCUSES NOT TO BUT I DO IT.. THE REST OF MY DAY GOES MUCH BETTER AFTER I DO

[@darioinfini]

@@pdarrigo9 Same. Today I felt exhausted. I pushed as far as my body would take me. And in keeping with your perspective, I have to train my mind to treat the pain as an investment in feeling better the rest of the day. Rather than think oh man, I gotta stop, instead think, oh this is going to feel so good later today.

[@pdarrigo9]

@@darioinfini we all need some encouragement. I know life gets in the way Dario! And that's okay..and remember your body and mind change from day to day.. Some days we feel invincible. Somedays we look at the weights and think Oh No. Haha you take care bud

[@incomemobile8566]

@@darioinfini pain is just weakness leaving the body. So you have a lot of weakness in you. So what, it's leaving now thanks to great pain you're willing to endure so you don't remain thmall buy instead you're like a marble statue.

[@mattsutman1154]

If he’s using 100’s he should be bigger.

[@leedevore7445]

Thanks for taking the time to share the 5 things that men tend to do after 50 . have a great day.

[@zekee1972]

Great presentation and info. Appreciate the atmosphere and approach while sharing the info.

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

You are so right,, I'm guilty of all 5.. especially 1.not pushing myself enough,,2.legs take too much energy and effort,,, It's the energy levels, running out of gas too fast,,lack of energy is my problem and soreness next day,,but Great ADVICE cheers.

[@nick.k3287]

Hi Mark, thank you so much for the great advice! I'll be turning 51 this year and really looking forward to applying these techniques and making a change in my life for the better, great video mate!

[@ibanez2010]

Been training for a long time. I can honestly say his advice is pretty solid. Hit your legs hard and sleep well. Your test absolutely WILL increase unless you have a condition.

[@freddymuniz514]

Great info Mark, thank you! 🏋🏼‍♀️

[@jimhollywood2763]

Soon to be 67. In my 50s I was still setting heavy Squat PRs. However issues with my shoulders killed my mobility. What worked? I now do heavy SSB Squats and Trapbar Deadlifts pain free. On rare occasions when my shoulder feel good I will test my strength with the straight bar. Some athletes have replace Squats with SSB Squats even in their prime. At least rotate in these to help freshness and keep joints healthy.

[@Hugo411]

Guys who did it years or even decades ago have a real advantage. Muscle Memory is real and results will arrive with Patience, Persistence, and Planning. Then go work that Plan.

[@robertquesada9257]

68 here, similar to Mike's built with the exception that for years I put less effort in legs and now at this age, although I train hard, my progress is slow. So make it a point to attack those legs. He is right on. I'm hoping better dieting will allow me to properly balance out.

[@colinpetersen6754]

Thank you for your info it's super educational