🏆 Why Men Over 40 Should Lift Heavier (Even If It’s Scary)

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Why Men Over 40 Should Lift Heavier (Even If It’s Scary)

Let’s get real; most guys over 40 under-train their strength.

Not because they’re lazy… but because they’ve been told lifting heavy is “dangerous.”

Here’s the truth:

Avoiding heavy lifting is what actually makes you fragile.

Lifting heavy (safely and with good form) can:

• Build and preserve testosterone

• Strengthen joints and tendons

• Prevent muscle loss that accelerates with age

• Increase bone density and injury resilience

Start by pushing yourself in the 6–8 rep range for big movements: rows, presses, lunges, and squats (or modified alternatives if you have injuries).

You don’t need to be a powerlifter.

You need to stop training like a glass statue.

Did You Know? Creatine Isn’t Just For Bodybuilders; It Helps Your Brain Too

In fact, recent studies show creatine may help:

• Reduce mental fatigue

• Improve cognitive function in sleep-deprived adults

• Support mood and neurological health

Stick to 5g/day of creatine monohydrate. It’s safe, cheap, and wildly underutilized—especially for men over 40.

Question from Our Readers:

“How many rest days should I be taking per week?”

— Mark, 52, from Denver

Great question, Mark.

The sweet spot for most men over 40 is 2 rest days per week.

Here’s a simple breakdown:

• 3–4 strength training sessions

• 1–2 light movement days (walking, stretching, mobility)

• 1–2 full rest days, depending on intensity and recovery

Remember: Rest days aren’t lazy—they’re strategic.

Progress comes from the stress-and-recovery cycle. Don’t skip the second part.

Fit Trivia: Which Hollywood legend started lifting at age 13 and later became the Governor of California?

Answer: Arnold Schwarzenegger! Arnold’s love for strength training began as a teenager in Austria and catapulted him to bodybuilding, acting, and political stardom.

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Editor: Michael Pender

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