5 Reasons You're NOT Building Muscle (Men Over 40)

[@RingoMonsanto]

0:55 "Believing your best gains are behind you" 2:00 "Not eating enough protein" 3:34 "Not tracking your progress" 5:11 "Not enough training volume" 6:34 "Inadequate recovery times"

[@wishbone103]

I am 77 and have been lifting since I was 14. When youth is on your side, your muscles will dictate your workouts. When you get up in the age, your tendons and joints will start to dictate your workouts. I did well up to 71 but now arthritis is taking some of the joy out of training. I now have to do high volume training as opposed to lifting heavy.

[@СергейПронин-т7н]

Respect!

[@wishbone103]

@@СергейПронин-т7н Thank you

[@msmith1139]

Hang in there, Bro. I’m 70 and right there with ya. 👍

[@bigtimeeventsdj]

Believing your best gains are behind you. This is SO important. I'm 51 and I BELIEVE I can make gains and I do. People consistently think I'm in my late 30's or 40's and comment that I'm "jacked". I get so sick of the mindset that you are slave to your age.

[@scottyprince87]

Bruh you are not in shape at all...the gains you make are in Jean size.... do better

[@fender1000100]

Know the feeling. I'm 60 and alot of people think I'm mid 40s. Especially in a tank top. BODY GAME is a serious gamechanger.

[@scottyprince87]

@@bigtimeeventsdj bruh you are round...not "jacked" or even in shape at all...

[@bigtimeeventsdj]

@@scottyprince87 hahaha that’s a funny comment. You’re entitled to your opinion. These comments were from high school students and a teacher. Of course there’s a spectrum of jacked, but at least people believe I land on it.

[@scottyprince87]

@@bigtimeeventsdj "jacked" refers to muscles, which you clearly don't have you look 60, not 30 or 40 and the shape you're in is ROUND 🤦‍♂️

[@Shreadington]

I'm 46, 5'8", 195lbs. Coach has me at 260g daily protein, 300g carbs, low fat. I train at the low range of MRV per week. Every meal is weighed and tracked. Same with training. Best thing I did was hire a good coach years ago. I've made my best progress in my 40s vs 20s.

[@Marwell0709]

Fats are crucial for testosterone production. Do not neglect them.

[@Shreadington]

@@Marwell0709 true. I'm on androgynous hormones. Lower fats are fine given that.I trained natural from 13-38 and kept fats no lower than 80-90g daily.

[@Brostradamus13th]

I watch your vids when I get ready in the morning! Keep it coming! Thanks!

[@davidpachamama]

That’s a big confession 😅

[@harlanlynn]

I am a 69 yo MD and recently worked up to dead lifting 225 lb and still increasing. (My son said, "Is that all, Dad?) My arms are bigger than they have ever been. I think the advice on this tutorial is excellent.

[@jameshigginbothamiii8703]

I have initiated all 5...I have had some issues with my sleep, but I have put on some new muscle...I see it and people at the gym have commented on it; I eat 200-220g protein daily; I keep a journal that I carry around the gym with me writing exercise, sets, reps, weights; I have made changes after 4-8 weeks with increasing weight, sets, reps, or changing the exercises done; I'm one of those who may rest around 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes between sets. My split is: Mon-Chest / Triceps, Tues-Back / Biceps; Wed-Legs, Thurs-Shoulders...I perform 30 minutes steady state cardio on the Treadmill adjusting incline and speed every 2 weeks or so.

[@rancisgamer]

If you're still sore...rest a little more If you're not sore...kick in the gym door Get some sleep 😂😂😂

[@KennyNeilson]

This is true especially if you are 63 like me. I haven't been in a gym in 30 years. It's tough but getting much easier after four months.

[@zergilli9719]

This has been proven false. In most cases 1 day of rest is enough even if youre sore. You can workout while sore aslong as youve rested. I generally only take an additional rest day once every two weeks.

[@ChrisHughes-q1v]

I love this freaking channel. I'm 52 and have lost 116 lbs and are gaining muscle monthly. I look better than I have ever looked.

[@MrDuffy81]

I’m finally getting over numerous car accident injuries from my past at 43. I look better than I ever did. Videos like this are really helping me to not hurt myself and re-aggravate prior injuries, including a bicep tendon injury on both shoulders that has really held me back. I just started to be able to bench press recently After working out my back thoroughly this past year and a half. Everything is coming together nicely, but I need to start working out my legs. I don’t even have a gym membership and I have my chiropractor asking me where I’m working out. I work out at home with free weights. thanks for all the science guys! I’m putting it to good use.

[@Kmasse8]

Excellent straight to the point video. Age is mostly limited factor in our minds. At 46yrs, I have better results than when I was in my twenties or thirties and would spend even 150min at gym per training session. Been strength training for 30 years (not my main sports). Optimal results for me, even when younger, have been having at least 72hrs recovery between training the same muscle group and indeed having 3-4min rest between sets. I bring my sets to failure or near failure and 2min wont cut it.

[@boossersgarage3239]

number one, Avoid Injury... can't train if you can't walk....

[@MultiSupersteel]

💯

[@IrishRogue8885]

Best comment today. Stay healthy!

[@stevemann1299]

Correct NEVER ego lift not ever. One of those morons the Tren twins just blew a pec trying to lift the gym.

[@OfficiallyOrca]

Met a guy at the gym last week near the pec deck. He goes with his son all the time. Dude is 60 years old and jacked!! Completely natural and looks amazing 👏🏽. We had small talk and rotated at the pec deck and did crazy lats training. My arms were done after working out with him and his son.

[@ev0wat]

How do you know he’s natural?

[@howbradknew]

Great info. It's nice to know that increasing reps and increasing weight had the same effect. Looking forward to trying the double progression method.

[@SimpleTales-f9l]

I watch your vids when I get ready in the morning! Keep it coming! Thanks!

[@ΓιώργοςΚουτσιούλης]

Very usefull video!THANK YOU

[@72Dexter72Manley72]

Let's factor in how long a person has been training. I have been training for over 40 years. I haven't built any new muscle unless it's in a group I neglected over the years. But I will continue to train until I die because I enjoy it and it has become part of my weekly routine. 💪🏾💪🏾

[@SimonOShahan]

80 years old today and putting on muscle since age 75. Spot on advice young man!

[@brandonguzman2757]

🎂

[@ShyGuyLoveSongs]

Awesome. Thanks for posting your comment. I’m 64 and in the best shape of my life.

[@meelvis939]

Proper diet with protein intake of .7 to 1 gram per pound of bodyweight, progressive overload, and training to near failure is what works for me.

[@andrewc6837]

I love these videos and the guy who demonstrates. Gives me helpful advice and a little 😃 chuckle

[@noitnettaattention]

Why 'men over 40' on your thumbnail look more like a 'Men over 95 to 108' ?

[@reaper6669]

My personal challenge is on sleep. I go to sleep between 10 and 10:30, and I'm waking up at about 5am. No alarm. I'm trying to get an extra 1 of sleep but I'm just awake. Any thoughts or help?

[@djbyrdman]

What's your recommendation on workouts? Fullbody, Upper-Lower, Push - Pull-Legs, etc?

[@johnguest4525]

Depends how many times you train a week. If you train twice a week you`ll have to go for full body workout

[@FrankieRuvalcaba-f1o]

Thank you for the advice that's very true I gain so much muscle and strength I'm 37 years old and I have the best body I ever did when I was younger. Thank you again

[@maxheadroom583]

Ultra processed whey protein can't be good for you can it?

[@elikerr785]

As soon as I got hoops in each ear, my gains went through the roof. And I'm 40! This is the best recommendation ever, thanks!

[@michaelanthony3776]

I'm over 60 and I prefer more reps versus more weight since the joints tend to suffer if you over load them.

[@thierrytitus5980]

Super video J'ai trouvé les reponses aux questions que je me posaient Merci

[@spartty]

LOVE these 40+ year old workouts and info. I just can’t get my sleep to 7 and over hours though 😢.

[@fimfengius]

Thanks for a very good meta-investigation! I wonder about protein intake. When you refer to like 40gr or 45gr intake per meal I wonder if you mean 40-45 gr pure protein or for instance 40-45 gr meat ? I also wonder about the quality of protein, any differences here? Many thanks!

[@timetothinkbereal]

Change your rep range every month. Slightly increase each week for the month. for example, sets of 8 week 1 bench..Top weight that week 4 sets of 8/slight increase next week by 5 pounds (you choose) and so on for 3 weeks. 4th week random fast workout. Confuse your muscles. They learn fast and only grow with confusion.

[@m.meyers2511]

49, still jacked and didn't change thing in the last 20+ years. All bs these studies. Consuming your protein remains as important as it was during your younger years. Second is being consistent in your training. Bodybuilding is simple people.

[@bartrobinson2103]

Exactly complete b s indeed!

[@ed-te1fp]

Anyone training for 20+ years will be jacked. Your comment is completely irrelevant.

[@MisterOcclusion]

​@@ed-te1fpwell said. This channel is obviously not for the "advanced" crowd. I don't have 20 more years in me to get jacked, if that's even possible at my age, given I have zero athletic background

[@IrishRogue8885]

Consistency, frequency and protein intake are repeatedly hammered on this channel, love the fly-by-night anecdotes.

[@_koschwarz]

​@@ed-te1fpWell, I think the point of the original post is the importance of consistency not that he's been doing it for 20 years. He's been doing it for 20 years consistently. But you don't need 20 years for visible results, 1-2 years could be enough to see significant changes IF you're consistent, have the right amount of protein and progressively overload. What said in this video can be said to anyone at any age because these are actually the basics. A higher protein intake after a certain age is preferable but otherwise there is no difference. I'm 50 and I've been lifting for 30 years. Consistently.

[@JioneyFernando]

this is my favorite you tube channel about workouts.

[@rainydaytodayey3071]

44 years old. Started weight lifting 5 weeks ago after a 10 year break because of life. I'm loosing fat and gaining muscles. But I'm going slow, eating well and allow myself to rest. I'm in no hurry.

[@rounaksubramanian1686]

Oh this is a very amazing and superb video bro telling about this topic of 5 reasons that you are build muscle after 40 and keep it up and keep up the great work as always and take care Keep smiling always

[@bartrobinson2103]

Shut up spammer

[@prfu1222]

56 I am a beast! That 3 minute rest between sets is the secret to my success.

[@Loonypapa]

1. believing your best gains are behind you 2. not eating enough protein 3. not tracking progress 4. not enough volume 5. inadequate recovery time

[@papaspaulding]

Im 46 and found much higher volume works better for me now that when I was in my 20's (in my 20s I didn't need as much volume to get the same results) I train with super high volumes with high intensity but take a rest day after each session to allow for recovery

[@Major.Tom.1973]

I thought my 40s were the best years of my life, but so far my 50s are even better, still making size & strength gains. Upping my protein is by far the easiest lifestyle change that yields the best results

[@joehorn5829]

Diet!!! I was skinny like 6 3 170 lbs skinny for 40 years. Im 45 look totally different. Built, built!!! Eat right providing your body wit the right minerals and nutrients. And Rest believe it or not. Stretching is really important as well.

[@TheDarkSkorpion]

Take aways - 1. Don't believe your best gains are behind you. They are, but don't believe it. 2. Because you are older and your body doesn't want to put on muscle anymore, eat more protein than a younger person. Remember, your best gains are behind you. 3. Track your progress. It's gonna be much slower than it was just a few years ago, before your best gains were behind you, and you need to document that. 4. Since you are old and your best gains are behind you, up the volume. You need to work harder than you used to because you are old. 5. Rest more. You are eating more and exercising more, to make up for your best gains being behind you, so you need extra time to recover. Take a nap. As a 49 year old, I was reassured that I can continue to exercise as long as I temper my expectations and compensate for the fact that my best gains are behind me, as proven by science. Good motivational speech.

[@ben8mag]

I think he is right. I feel I need more good protein. I even feel more energy with real protein like meat. But I don’t overdo eat.

[@MassGainingGuy]

I'm 48 and still jacked...Let's get it!!!

[@michaelayalaathotmai]

I think laziness, ignorance, and malnourishment or malabsorption covers the vast majority that do not gain or maintain healthy muscle mass and bone density. Observing frailty in the elderly is merely watching the signs of someone starving of fat and protein to death.

[@hicoteo]

I'll be turning 60 and agree with most here but there is a fine line between volume and recovery. The trick is to find your minimum amount of volume and side with recovery. I find that two full body workouts a week for two weeks and then one three times a week is all I need. I only do sets of three. So, that's only 6-7 sets per week per muscle believe it or not. I'm not huge, don't want to be but I stand out especially because I'm an old fart. 😂

[@eddie-gv4po]

Depends on the exercise. Let me guess you do a lot of compound barbell exercises right? Cld do more sets and exercises if using machines and dumbbells.

[@hicoteo]

@@eddie-gv4po That should have said 6-7 sets. About 1/3 compounds.

[@Simonet1309]

64, still training much as I did when I was 34 🤷🏼

[@ShyGuyLoveSongs]

Very cool. I’m 64 too, in the best shape of my life. Wish I would have started earlier.

[@MrTimjm009]

Im currently 53 and starting to get back into training after a very long time of doing little . This is valuable information

[@IrishRogue8885]

The more I read the comments the more I realize half the posters didn’t actually watch the video.

[@jimmy9725]

Thanks bhai

[@MJGAZ64]

I’m 65 I workout 2 hours resistance and 30 minutes cardio, then stretch 3 times a week. I have to rest more on off days, completely changed my diet, sleep 8 to nine hours. Went from 30% body fat to 15. Better shape than I was at 50. Found the fountain of youth in the gym.

[@fender1000100]

Yep overtraining is REAL. I workout once every 8 days. And few natural men have more muscle than me. People will NEVER learn. Not ever.

[@hapyboy888]

Guys over 50 might want to look at testosterone replacement therapy. It's just a blood test to check it out. I was below the normal range and started replacement therapy. Not only will gains improve, but, for me at least, more energy, much improved mood, and more sexual desire. I'm 63!

[@LoveToMix]

Great info

[@dangergamez]

Over 40’s years old check IN please 😂😂😂

[@Browneffects09]

50

[@Loonypapa]

58

[@waltconklin882]

62

[@andrasszabo5896]

44 after two weeks.. Training since 1991 october. Enhanced since 2001.

[@The_DC_Kid]

73. Been recovering from surgery 18 months ago for complete separation of Left bicep tendon at the shoulder caused by impact on a steel corner. Tried to resume lifting 5 times but pain made me stop for weeks at a time and now I've finally reached the point that I can increase weight (very slowly). I figure another 6 months and I'll be grinding hard again.

[@chrislockhart3585]

Im 52 and use lots of steroids and i have no problem building muscle. No bullshit.

[@davidpachamama]

Nice videos , I think would be nicer if you just talk with your normal voice instead of this forced trying to sound like a documentary in KZbin , you will sound more real and credible if you just do it it natural

[@mediterraneandiet2483]

Steve Reeves used 10 sets of 12 reps. It seemed to work well for him.

[@DorianWelch-ox9vl]

"IF YOUR STILL SORE ,WAIT A LITTLE MORE" - 🏋️

[@YoonJintae98]

Im 50, Chinese, 5"11, 170lbs, started exercise at 20. I work out twice a week, 1 hour each, many people check my ID when I buy lotto tickets. Exercise and avoiding injury is the only advice you need, then say bye to medicine and hello wife.

[@overtonpendulum2071]

Drastically reducing volume to only one set per exercise made me get over my plateau and start gaining again.

[@vlada]

Arthur Jones would be proud.

[@85jongo]

I'll be 39 next month and have racked my brain trying to figure out why I can't build muscle after 40. Arghhhh!

[@MrDuffy81]

Change your diet. Stop eating fast food and GMO garbage go organic. Take natural testosterone boosters from the health food store. Cut down on the carbs and start off with a lot of protein at the beginning or ending of the day or both.

[@bige2012]

Go on trt & introduce 8-10 week cycle of RSD-140, & MK-677 beyond 16 weeks.

[@m33w99]

IGF1-LR3 = betta

[@MrWolf-le4nv]

Today in your 40 s and 50,s you can look better and be more badass than you did in your 20,s. We have easier access to Testosterone, trt, whatever u wanna call it....and better supplements and science. Especially if u wanna bulk. If you were a hard gainer in your 20,s??? Your metabolism has slowed down in your 40,s and 50,s. Eat well, train well, sleep well. It will happen

[@mr.z541]

I've heard AI generated voices more human than this guy.

[@appiechappie9682]

Pro tip: play at 1.5x

[@andreadalex8893]

If you read write summary for point!

[@stevemann1299]

61 still jacked workout 25 times a year. Everybody is STILL overtraining they will never learn.

[@computergeek3407]

57 and STILL JACKED! Solid advice as usual!

[@lesmcarthur3960]

Reference the sleep part, 7 to 8 hours is impossible when your in your 60s your up at least 4 times a night having a piss.

[@m33w99]

Nettle Root !!

[@AK-qy3gp]

His of the gear No more water retention So when is your next cycle 😂

[@Arguments_only]

Early 40s guys build muscle on average almost the same as 20 year olds. And if we only include healthy lifestyle people the they build muscle the same as 20s/30s. Including people in 40s in these training at "a later" age is silly. In biology people are categorized as young adults until 45, due to on average biological performance being very high, and aging only accelerating drastically at mid 40s, (44 on average, for bad lifestyle earlier, for healthy later.). Testosterone starts to only decline slowly (1-2% annually, slower if you have lived and continue to live healthy) around 40 on average and if you have lived healthy later, those that have lived poorly smoke and drink are significantly obese with diabetes it starts much earlier even in 20s, for subset of men it doesnt go down at all until much later. Testosterone being anabolic hormone, which contributes to strength and muscle building heavily and being the main culprit. These videos are more appropriate to men over 50 as being 43 and being 50 are worlds apart on average. Years after mid 40s hit like sledge hammer if you havent lived healthy lifestyle.

[@odaddy47]

Im 51 skinny fat lets get it

[@taomahNEGEV]

No need for those stupid cuts in.

[@chadr4013]

Genetics. Age. End vid in 2sec.

[@alibabamobilebarber]

3× failure ❤

[@m33w99]

esp if coof vaxxed

[@gunnsmoke357]

And…too many calories caused fat gain.

[@deanschanzenbach7506]

I identify as jacked

[@marcuselias4412]

Listening to Flying Beagle? Ah, a fellow man of culture I see.

[@ontopofmygame]

That's bs

[@gunnsmoke357]

Nice body there, kiddo

[@TheAyatollahofNofappollah]

😊

[@sebastiansochanski]

🐐

[@ev0wat]

lol guys in their 50’s have 50% less T than guys in early 20’s it’s impossible for the same amount of muscle to be built. Bs article

[@VitProchazka-en8od]

The reason number 1 is following videos with the caption "the only 3, 4, 5 etc. exercises you need to build muscle" which trap people in the seductive effect of unfounded minimalism and lazyness. Sounds familiar? You need isolation for arms, overhead work for maximum progression in benchpress, lateral side raises for side delts etc., etc.

[@bremg9185]

One dude speaks in slowmotion whilst the other has an extra chromosome..

[@jeffkilgore6320]

Haters, GTFO. His advice is well founded.

[@vlada]

😂 You delicate, triggered flower

[@chadr4013]

Nope

[@ManvasPachenko]

Im 56 and in better shape than some 25 year old's. Ive boxed for 37 years and Im now weight training again, after many years. Im also on TRT. I can't believe my results since I've also been eating clean. Tight torso and muscle gains

[@vlada]

Pretty sure the try is why you can't believe your results

[@666XEIRONAS]

Παπάρια μέντορες😂😂😂

[@omarelsherif4125]

Man why are you projecting your content towards a certain demographic I.E people as old as you

[@Mizfar2009]

8:02 he missed the chance to say 'If you're still sore, rest a little more'

[@harryviking6347]

Thanks. I am 72 and in great shape. Do workouts regularly. Love your videos! Makes me smile too! Thanks for some good advises. Useful for me.

[@The_DC_Kid]

I'm 73 and it's good to know I'm not the only geezer trying to increase muscle. I lift at home to avoid the "scene" at gyms.

[@MrDuffy81]

🛑🫸🍩

[@Manolo-xw9mj]

BS