STOP ASSUMING THAT your age 50-plus workouts are only meant to maintain or stave off the sands of time. Yes, you do need to pay extra attention to your fitness level after you turn 50; the principle of “use it or lose it” applies here. But you can also keep making gains, too. And as an MH MVP member, you have access to the plan that can put you on the right path.
The new Max Muscle at 50 program is designed to help you train smart, even if you’ve hit your sixth decade on Earth. Longtime trainer and coach Bryan Krahn, C.S.C.S. designed the workouts specifically for guys of a certain age—and if it’s not enough to know that he’s got decades of experience working with all types of guys, he also used the same principles that informed the program in his own workouts. Just check out the above photos to see how well that worked out for him.
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Krahn designed the four-week plan using a trio of tenets to maximize muscle-building effectiveness for guys who are 50-plus.
Always Come Back Tomorrow
THERE ARE GAINS to be made past 50. That’s the keystone of this program. That said, your body isn’t in the same condition it was in your twenties, thirties, or even your forties—so you need to train smart to stay in the game. Your biggest focus now will shift from prioritizing progressive overload to avoiding injury. You’ll do this by staying away from potentially risky training setups, like employing joint-straining barbell movements and training extra heavy. As long as you’re putting in concerted effort, you can still see results.
Back Work Above All
GET READY FOR lots of pulling. The Max Muscle at 50 program gives your back muscles a great deal of attention, since spine strength and shoulder health are key for overall healthy movement. Yes, you’ll still hit your chest, arms, core, and legs—you’ll just emphasize the back.
Train More, Not Less
CONTRARY TO THOSE who might advise that you slow down as you age, Krahn holds that consistent training will be the key to success. Like we said before, this is use it or lose it time. You will need to train smarter than when you could hit the gym almost every day and go back the next day ready for more, but you don’t need to be so cautious that you hold yourself back from what you love to do.
What are you waiting for? As an MVP, you have access to the Max Muscle at 50 program—so download the PDF below.
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Once you’ve finished this plan, check out all the other training programs you get with your MVP Premium membership, including Krahn’s video workout program.
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