Forum: Over Age 35

We've all heard the statistics that something like 40 percent of Americans are either overweight or obese, and I've heard even higher than that. It's probably a nice ego boost for many of us, thinking we're more fit than the majority of men and women. But is this misleading? Technically anyone...

Does this happen to you - and if so, do you take offense to this? As far as I can tell, the signs of being on gear are shoulders that look capped and a larger neck. I am lacking in both departments.

I work out at Gold’s I have plenty of muscle still. I work out 3 to 4 times a week. I don’t use any animal sources for my protein. The best thing about plant sourced lifting is you never have any recovery problems. it isn’t steroids but it makes you feel that you can keep going all the time which...

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Anyone actually work those massage gun into their splits?

I’m 6’3 and weighed 190 when I started (first picture). I weighted 210 in the second picture. I’m guessing my bodyfat went up 5%. So did I gain 10lbs fat and 10lbs of muscle? What do you think based on the picture? Is that a pretty good result for my first bulk? My waist went from 33in to 36in....

I started lifting weights about 3 years ago at age 42. I got hooked. I got a personal trainer to move from machines to free weights and learned a lot, mostly dumbbell stuff though. However, my trainer wouldn’t show me deadlift and squats due to my age. Said that was a “young man’s game and...

Not happy with my upper body routine ....suspect am wasting some effort - any views? Incline Barbell - warm up then 4sets * 190lbs * 4-6 reps Decline barbell - 3 sets * 225 Lbs - 5-7 reps Flat barbell - 3 sets * 190 Lbs - 5-6 reps should press machine - 3 * 190 Lbs superset of: 3x...

Tl;Dr - Do you folks find that when life happens and you get less sleep, that it makes any noticeable differences to your gains? I know there is a bunch of theory and academic research out there, but does anyone have personal experiences to share? This is all other things being good by the way -...

It seems pressing doesn’t target the most impressive part of the triceps, the back. What are you all doing for this? I just started doing dips with my hands behind a bench with my feet stretch out as far as possible. Seems to hit that area, think I’ll need to do a lot of these. Even skull...

I used to surf this place from 2009-2012 and it was wayyyy more active. Place seems to have completely emptied out. Revisiting after nearly a decade. Anyone able to catch me up on what happened , besides the rise of social media? Also I’m not 52. No idea why my profile says I’m 52.

I have a severe mobility disability which inhibits me from doing squats , lunges etc ive tried it all, however, leg extensions don’t hurt especially when I don’t go to 90degrees and don’t lock out. however I see alot of flack for leg extension but a guy in my position is either that or just...

What's up ya'll. So I used to post on these forums many years ago under a different name in the 2000's. I have been on and of lifting for about 18 years now. I am turning 36 this year. Between the ages of 17-23y/o, I made the initial noob gains and built steadily. I recall at that time, I...

does having sex daily affect your potential gains in strength/size ?

I am 40 yr old male - was a Division 1 college athlete and have been training consistently since HS. I am 6'4, 200 lbs and in good shape. I train 5-6 week and still lift pretty heavy. I don't do a ton of cardio - 2X a week or so - because I've never had to to stay pretty lean and I don't like...

44 year old, recreational lifter - trying to maintain strength and stay fit. What are your thoughts on the template below? M - Push T - Pull W - light cardio Th - HITT F - Full body (squat,hinge,push,pull,carry) S - light cardio

Trying to bench press after a long break but my bulging disc is preventing me from lifting much. Even at low weight I start to feel it despite my back problems not being severe. Is there a way to lift without agitating it any further? At the moment I am using a back brace and putting my feet up...

An Old Man’s Lifting Routine My routine came about gradually through blunder and error. First off I’m old (75) with arthritis and an inventory of injuries. My priority was don’t get hurt so I decided to stay away from the free weights and stick with the old man stationary weight machines. I...

Since this device is implanted under the skin, similar to a pace maker, Does this interfere with toting a backpack for hunting of hiking. Wondering if the placement of the device, and back pack straps cause a problem? I've been diagnosed with sleep apnea and been using a Cpap since 2008. This...

Hello all, Short preface about me: I'm a 36 year old male, 6'2", large frame with 8" wrist, and 330 lbs. I used to lift for many years as a young athlete, later joining the military for 8 years and used to work out fairly regularly. I've always been "country strong" as my friends called it and...

I’m 75 and started lifting about a year and a half ago. I didn’t know what a body recomp was a year and a half ago but, apparently, that is what happened. I was 5’ 2” and weighed 143 lbs. and that is what I am now (but things have changed). When I started I plugged my numbers into a BMI...

You know, the FFMI and Maximum Genetic potential ones. https://fastfoodmacros.com/maximum-muscular-potential-calculator.asp Have you guys ever plugged in your numbers in to these? Have you come close to the numbers it generates? Think it's legit? I know Casey Butt puts a disclaimer that...

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