Over-40 Training

First off, let me explain what’s been happening with me in terms of major shifts in my perspective since I announced...

Q: I do four-week phases of different workouts from your various e-books. That strategy works great. I’ve gained 10 pounds of...

Q: I read that you used some different training styles as you prepared for your IFBB pro physique debut. Your photos...

I once read a story that had a bodybuilding subplot. The main character was just getting started in a gym, so...

Q: I’m trying to get shredded like you and compete in an NPC masters 50-and-over-bodybuilding contest. My trainer suggested that I...

Q: I see at your X-Training Blog that you will go off your program for one day, not doing...

Q: I’m using 4X, TORQ and Super TORQ exclusively—no heavy training. I’ve already added about six pounds of new muscle in...

Q: Thanks for revising Size Surge to include 4X training. I’m 45 with a lot of joint damage from heavy “lifting,”...

Q: How is your recovery from your shoulder surgery going? Are you going to compete again? If so, what adjustments will...

I have a love-hate relationship with overhead presses—especially since I am over 50. There’s no doubt that heavy overhead presses can...

Q: I’m writing you because I need a serious kick in the butt! I’m fairly close to your age, and I...

Q: I’m 48 years old. I just got into serious weight lifting about three years ago. Do you think it’s a...

If you’re older, you may have trouble doing free-bar squats. Many over-40 trainees get pain in the knees, hips and/or lower...

Q: I can’t believe you’re 53 years old. Your physique is astounding for any age! I’m in my mid-50s, and I’m...

Q: I’m a meso-endomorph, so it’s pretty easy for me to put on muscle but it’s also easy as hell to...