Over-40 Training

Q: Thanks for revising Size Surge to include 4X training. I’m 45 with a lot of joint damage from heavy “lifting,”...

Q: How is your recovery from your shoulder surgery going? Are you going to compete again? If so, what adjustments will...

I have a love-hate relationship with overhead presses—especially since I am over 50. There’s no doubt that heavy overhead presses can...

Q: I’m writing you because I need a serious kick in the butt! I’m fairly close to your age, and I...

Q: I’m 48 years old. I just got into serious weight lifting about three years ago. Do you think it’s a...

If you’re older, you may have trouble doing free-bar squats. Many over-40 trainees get pain in the knees, hips and/or lower...

Q: I can’t believe you’re 53 years old. Your physique is astounding for any age! I’m in my mid-50s, and I’m...

Q: I’m a meso-endomorph, so it’s pretty easy for me to put on muscle but it’s also easy as hell to...

With a Power/Rep Range/Shock Twist

It was a rare but welcome rainy day here in my newly adopted hometown of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where we had...

How and Why Older Iron Enthusiasts Get Better With Age

When I began weight training 36 years ago, if a woman showed up at the weight room, it was usually to...

A selection of the best articles for beginners.

Building the Ultimate Physique by John Little Shoulder Training With the Max Contraction System Developing Dynamic Delts by Gene Mozee Gene...

Ab Facts and Fallacy by Joseph M. Horrigan Don’t let gym myths hinder your midsection results.Ab-session: Midsection Madness For a More...