Am i just getting old

[itsthemusic7]

I got back into lifting about a year ago. I recently decided to start doing power movements like I did when I was younger. However my bench is stalled. My dead lift was too. However i skipped a couple of weeks on my deadlift and shot up 95 lbs when i went back to it. Is this normal at my age? I was use to working a power movement every 5th day when i was younger to make gains.

[Paulie_G]

I got back into lifting about a year ago. I recently decided to start doing power movements like I did when I was younger. However my bench is stalled. My dead lift was too. However i skipped a couple of weeks on my deadlift and shot up 95 lbs when i went back to it. Is this normal at my age? I was use to working a power movement every 5th day when i was younger to make gains.

The things I feel are different training now at 42 compared to 10 years ago is:

1) It takes me a little longer to recover.
2) I need to have my nutrition spot on.
3) I need to spend more time stretching and warming up.
4) Gains are slightly slower with same level of effort.

That being said. I am much stronger now than I was 10 years ago, and I think it's fair to say that within 6 months, I may be in the best shape of my life.

[drudixon]

It's common to have to reset lifts at any age. Eat more, reset lifts, go until next stall point, then contemplate a new type of program / progression scheme.

[tomnationwide]

As we get older proper recovery is important we don't recover as fast. That's why athletes retire. Best of luck.

[itsthemusic7]

The things I feel are different training now at 42 compared to 10 years ago is:

1) It takes me a little longer to recover.
2) I need to have my nutrition spot on.
3) I need to spend more time stretching and warming up.
4) Gains are slightly slower with same level of effort.

That being said. I am much stronger now than I was 10 years ago, and I think it's fair to say that within 6 months, I may be in the best shape of my life.

Alright guys ty. My nutrition could use some t.l.c.

[sammybigz]

I work out with my 20 year old son. We're the same strength (Well, for now) and I can tell you. We do the same exact sets and I am always sore for about 3 days longer then he is. Not to mention, he blows up like crazy and I do not. Got to love the test levels in a 20 year old, compared to 42.

Welcome the age and understand, its simply life bro.

[-=FLEX=-]

OP is 35 years old.

Gimme a break guys.

For one thing this "I am 42 and I hurt because I am old" crap is lame.

And for the other OP isn't in his 40's anyway; so even if you were correct (which you're not) it wouldn't apply to him.

The simple fact is that progress is not linear. As you get stronger it takes more hard work and dedication to keep improving.

First time I ever did a deadlift I pulled 315 lbs. Four weeks later I pulled 405 lbs. Six months later I pulled 500Lbs. Now three years later the best I have done is 575 lbs. It's got nothing to do with age. That's how his game plays out.

Otherwise we'd all be deadlifting 1,000lbs plus.

[Phattso]

OP is 35 years old.

Gimme a break guys.

For one thing this "I am 42 and I hurt because I am old" crap is lame.

Totally agree. OP, your successes and failures in the gym are consistent with any age. Your question about age is naive, because the challenges you are facing can and do occur with people in their 20s. I have 15 years on you and I can out-lift many (not all) my age and younger at weight. It is a result of dedication, , nutrition, education and commitment. Once you get those factors down, your successes will outweigh any failures. However, you will always have setbacks, which is very normal. You just have to have the backbone to keep trying and never quit.

[jram1]

Totally agree. OP, your successes and failures in the gym are consistent with any age. Your question about age is naive, because the challenges you are facing can and do occur with people in their 20s. I have 15 years on you and I can out-lift many (not all) my age and younger at weight. It is a result of dedication, , nutrition, education and commitment. Once you get those factors down, your successes will outweigh any failures. However, you will always have setbacks, which is very normal. You just have to have the backbone to keep trying and never quit.

Amen to that. I'm 75 and still do my workouts 3 times per week. Of course my week consists of 9-10 days because of recovery. LOL. I try to maintain proper food intake, vitamins and my protein shakes. I have a physical, blood work twice a year and my "Doc" gives me a thumbs up every time so far. I'm not a "bodybuilder" like some of you guys but, I do maintain my wellness, feel great and I'm happy.

Like you say, one has to keep motivated, keep going and enjoy life.

[DocHoss]

First time I ever did a deadlift I pulled 315 lbs. Four weeks later I pulled 405 lbs. Six months later I pulled 500Lbs. Now three years later the best I have done is 575 lbs.

Got genes? I had no idea you started out so strong.

My first DL was something like 100 lbs. It took me 9 months to get up to 315, and I never quite made it to 400, though I still have hopes.

[DocHoss]

Amen to that. I'm 75 and still do my workouts 3 times per week. Of course my week consists of 9-10 days because of recovery. LOL. I try to maintain proper food intake, vitamins and my protein shakes. I have a physical, blood work twice a year and my "Doc" gives me a thumbs up every time so far. I'm not a "bodybuilder" like some of you guys but, I do maintain my wellness, feel great and I'm happy.

Like you say, one has to keep motivated, keep going and enjoy life.

That's awesome - kudos!

If I even live to 75, I'll credit much of it to lifting.

[ironwill2008]

Am i just getting old

If you think you are, you are.

[ljimd]

Age is not your problem OP. Consistency is. Get busy.

[DasPhilosopher]

you can still make it... all it takes is motivation, persistance, and pride.

[SleeperService]

I'd disagree with the rates of gain being slower if one is starting from scratch, although Flex is spot on about progression.

I agree about recovery though. It does take longer to recover at 44 than at 30. That said, we're talking maybe an extra day rather than a week or something.

[bodyhard]

OP is 35 years old.

Gimme a break guys.

For one thing this "I am 42 and I hurt because I am old" crap is lame.

And for the other OP isn't in his 40's anyway; so even if you were correct (which you're not) it wouldn't apply to him.

The simple fact is that progress is not linear. As you get stronger it takes more hard work and dedication to keep improving.

First time I ever did a deadlift I pulled 315 lbs. Four weeks later I pulled 405 lbs. Six months later I pulled 500Lbs. Now three years later the best I have done is 575 lbs. It's got nothing to do with age. That's how his game plays out.

Otherwise we'd all be deadlifting 1,000lbs plus.

Too many f'cking excuses FLEX, I am 49, there is no slowing me down just yet. F'cking people think they are old therefore they ARE old.

[Jtbny]

Too many f'cking excuses FLEX, I am 49, there is no slowing me down just yet. F'cking people think they are old therefore they ARE old.

Ill admit had I not come here and seen all of you old geezers killing it I would probably feel the same about getting older. It's easy to chalk up no progress or gaining weight to Father Time. Much easier than doing something about it However seeing some of the great work many many of the regulars here have done and continue to do proves what you said above "people think they are old therefore they are old".

OP you are 35. You are not old.

[scullin]

ITT OP thinks he's old but gets ass beat by older guys.

But realistically, you just need to train smarter and progress can continue. There's older guys on here that are in better shape than 1/2 of the 20 somethings running around.

[itsthemusic7]

ITT OP thinks he's old but gets ass beat by older guys.

But realistically, you just need to train smarter and progress can continue. There's older guys on here that are in better shape than 1/2 of the 20 somethings running around.

The whole taking 2 weeks off from deadlifts then coming back 95 lbs stronger had me curious. I do train very high intensity. I probably just needed that layoff. Next time I will just deload a week. Ty for info guys

[tomnationwide]

The whole taking 2 weeks off from deadlifts then coming back 95 lbs stronger had me curious. I do train very high intensity. I probably just needed that layoff. Next time I will just deload a week. Ty for info guys

my deload week is becoming a two week off process. I did light lifting this week and am taking next week off. Half of it anyway. I'll resume next Wednesday.

[Brackneyc]

My weightlifting belt is 30 years old. I don't even need it anymore, but it was cool as hell when I was 17. It says 3AT3M on the back.