When are you too old to grow?

[roverlei]

I'm 47. I lifted extensively before lockdowns and I've not been able to get the groove back and I'm stuck in 'dad bod' territory I really wanna grow, but should I just accept my age?

If you think I shouldn't, would any guys with experience of bodybuilding at my age please make themselves known to the cabin manager? I'd love your inspiration and advice. Thanks in advance!

[coachcalande]

I'm 47. I lifted extensively before lockdowns and I've not been able to get the groove back and I'm stuck in 'dad bod' territory I really wanna grow, but should I just accept my age?

If you think I shouldn't, would any guys with experience of bodybuilding at my age please make themselves known to the cabin manager? I'd love your inspiration and advice. Thanks in advance!

55 years old…still getting stronger at some lifts.

Just hit a nice 320x3 on bench, 400 pounds on SSB squats and did seated rows with 362 lbs for 5 reps.

47-48 is prime time boss!

Find my journal under the “workout programs” sections and you can see how I train, foods I eat, videos, all kinds of stuff going back to 2015.

[ectoBgone]

Now is always the best time to lift so don't find excuses.



Another good article:

How bad is aging for your gains? by Menno Henselmans

[SuffolkPunch]

Speaking to researchers a few years ago, they said they have observed a hypertrophy response to training in 70+ year old subjects.

It's a natural process - the continuous breakdown and repair of muscle. If it stops completely you'd die.

[air2fakie]

If it stops completely you'd die.

OP, that's the answer. Whatever age you die at.

[coachcalande]

Just saw a muscle cross section

70 years old
Sedentary had half the muscle of 70 year old triathlete and waaaaaay more fat.

[TAWS6]

I stopped growing after 5 years of proper training and dieting. I was able to continue getting stronger but at the expense of getting fatter as well.

[shmobin]

This is why HRT is a thing.

[ljimd]

Get back in the gym and do what you did
before you found a goofy reason to stop.

[Tommy W.]

It depends when you started. Someone 70 that just started at 69 will grow. Someone 70 that started at 20 and had size, they're getting smaller even though they still train unless they're on special vitamins or are an outlier which is rare.

[Redfish225]

You’re never to old to get swole, srs.

[coachcalande]

YouTube is filled with inspirational older training folks.

[TAWS6]

It depends when you started. Someone 70 that just started at 69 will grow. Someone 70 that started at 20 and had size, they're getting smaller even though they still train unless they're on special vitamins

I started at 13 so by the time I’m 70 I’ll be 300 ripped

No limits

[xsquid99]

I'm 48 and still getting stronger every year. Don't expect miracles, but you can make slow changes.

[roverlei]

Get back in the gym and do what you did
before you found a goofy reason to stop.

Magic response which has inspired me. Thanks.

[Elliesmith24]

I'm 47. I lifted extensively before lockdowns and I've not been able to get the groove back and I'm stuck in 'dad bod' territory I really wanna grow, but should I just accept my age?

If you think I shouldn't, would any guys with experience of bodybuilding at my age please make themselves known to the cabin manager? I'd love your inspiration and advice. Thanks in advance!

I have two friend those start gyming at the age of 41. I think age just a number if you have confidence in yourself. Can can make your body much better.

[roverlei]

55 years old…still getting stronger at some lifts.

Just hit a nice 320x3 on bench, 400 pounds on SSB squats and did seated rows with 362 lbs for 5 reps.

47-48 is prime time boss!

Find my journal under the “workout programs” sections and you can see how I train, foods I eat, videos, all kinds of stuff going back to 2015.

Thank you! That's very motivational and also practical. Have a great day!

[dazlittle]

One thing is for certain, if you don't train and eat right you will not grow.

Just do it and see what happens.

[roverlei]

One thing is for certain, if you don't train and eat right you will not grow.

Just do it and see what happens.

Too right mate. Looking beastly there.

[PhDPepper1111]

OP, that's the answer. Whatever age you die at.

Yup this.

[joewattie]

It depends when you started. Someone 70 that just started at 69 will grow. Someone 70 that started at 20 and had size, they're getting smaller even though they still train unless they're on special vitamins or are an outlier which is rare.

Well said Sir!

I'm 47. I lifted extensively before lockdowns and I've not been able to get the groove back and I'm stuck in 'dad bod' territory I really wanna grow, but should I just accept my age?

I'm 75, restarted, after some number of decades, at age 73. I'll never be what I was at 35 but am pleasantly surprised at what did come about.

What started as a chore became quite pleasant. I found a routine I was comfortable with and that was relatively "safe" for my age. I didn't go "nuts" but I worked it hard enough to cross a threshold, a kinda "runners' high" if you will, a mental clarity. There was also a kinda cocktail lounge socialization to it as I bounced between workstations.

My original goal was just to be able to stay in my house a few more years. Now I'm climbing roofs to clear the gutters. The other day someone asked me if I was taking steroids. I had to laugh and I thanked him for the presumed compliment?

[BackwoodsGa]

I'm 47. I lifted extensively before lockdowns and I've not been able to get the groove back and I'm stuck in 'dad bod' territory I really wanna grow, but should I just accept my age?

If you think I shouldn't, would any guys with experience of bodybuilding at my age please make themselves known to the cabin manager? I'd love your inspiration and advice. Thanks in advance!

You're in your prime. I've got a friend who's 74 and freakzilla. No age limit.

[BackwoodsGa]

[QUOTE=BackwoodsGa;1665288713]You're in your prime. I've got a friend who's 74 and freakzilla. No age limit./QUOTE]

[BackwoodsGa]

Speaking to researchers a few years ago, they said they have observed a hypertrophy response to training in 70+ year old subjects.

It's a natural process - the continuous breakdown and repair of muscle. If it stops completely you'd die.

Exactly !

[BackwoodsGa]

Get back in the gym and do what you did
before you found a goofy reason to stop.

There we go.

[xTeTe]

As long as your T levels are in the normal physiological range (300-1000 ngl) you can build muscle. Doesn't really matter how old you are. It just may talk a little longer the older you get. They way you keep it high naturally is get enough sleep, eat clean and exercise. No TRT needed unless you have some sort of medical condition.

[Naturawr]

I'm 40 and doing the best squats in my life. Better mentality when you age. I try to sleep well, eat clean and train hard, that's the way. Good to know there are way older people training great too!

[1fatoldman]

Now is always the best time to lift so don't find excuses.



Another good article:

How bad is aging for your gains? by Menno Henselmans

Thanks for posting the vid, it's given me a whole different outlook on how I should lift. Maybe I can get my shoulders to last another couple of years

[pondman]

I'd first have a blood panel done, see if you have any endocrine issues. Plenty of people 60+ around my area that are still ripping it. Find the right program for you, and do it consistently.

[Bladerunner1811]

I'm 47. I lifted extensively before lockdowns and I've not been able to get the groove back and I'm stuck in 'dad bod' territory I really wanna grow, but should I just accept my age?

If you think I shouldn't, would any guys with experience of bodybuilding at my age please make themselves known to the cabin manager? I'd love your inspiration and advice. Thanks in advance!

Duded it just sounds like you are suffering from lack of motivation, due to having been out of training for a long time