đź’Ş Why Perfect Form Matters More After 40

PLUS: It’s Not About Lifting More—It’s About Lifting Better

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Michael Pender & Ryan Engel
August 20, 2025

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TODAY’S LEVEL UP:

  • Coach’s Corner: Why Perfect Form Matters More After 40

  • Mindset Shift: It’s not about lifting more—it’s about lifting better

  • Question from Our Readers: How do I fix my form without losing strength?

  • Fit Trivia: Which 80s action movie showed the hero training by carrying a log on his shoulders through the forest?

Why Perfect Form Matters More After 40

You can get away with sloppy form in your 20s.

By 40? That’s when the wear-and-tear bill comes due.

Good form:

  • Protects joints and ligaments

  • Targets the right muscle groups for better results

  • Allows for progress over decades, not just months

Lifting heavier with bad form is like driving faster with bald tires—it’s only a matter of time before something blows.

Slow down, own the movement, and progress with purpose.

FROM RYAN’S DESK

Respect isn’t given, it’s built in the dark when no one’s watching. Hit the reps, stick to the plan, and prove to yourself you’ve got the backbone to finish what you start.

Mindset Shift:

It’s Not About Lifting More—It’s About Lifting Better

Ask yourself:

  • Am I feeling the target muscle work?

  • Am I in control of the weight the whole time?

  • Could I film this and be proud of my technique?

If not, it’s time to tighten things up. 

Question from Our Readers:

“How do I fix my form without losing strength?”

– Allen, 52, from St. Louis

Drop the weight slightly—just enough to keep perfect form.

From there, add reps or load back in over 2–3 weeks.

You’ll not only regain your old numbers—you’ll probably surpass them because you’re training the right muscles now.

Fit Trivia: Which 80s action movie showed the hero training by carrying a log on his shoulders through the forest?

Answer: Commando (1985)! Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character, John Matrix, hauls a massive tree trunk like it’s a broomstick—cementing one of the most over-the-top (and memorable) displays of movie muscle in cinema history.

Ryan Engel, Intl. Fat Loss Coach

Ryan is a leading fitness coach and one of the most known professionals in the space.

He specializes in Body Recomposition and visual body aesthetics and has reached millions worldwide with his powerful messaging. He brings a unique, non-nonsense, yet sophisticated approach to body change.

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