2453: Three Things NOBODY Tells You About Gaining Muscle After 40 (Listener Coaching)

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Oct 25, 2024

Building muscle after 40 requires more than just lifting weights; proper mobility and flexibility are vital for injury prevention. Discover how your birth order could affect your personality and success. Redefine what success means, focusing more on personal growth than on financial wealth. Learn effective strategies for maintaining muscle while balancing workout intensity and recovery. Plus, insights on the role of diet in skin health and muscle gain, and the benefits of GLP-1 medications in managing food behaviors.

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ADVICE

Mobility for Over 40

Prioritize mobility work to prevent injuries and improve workout effectiveness.
This allows you to continue favorite exercises and get better results overall.

INSIGHT

Importance of Mobility

Even if you're in your 20s, you should pay attention to mobility now; it becomes crucial when you're over 40.
You can't avoid the same issues later by simply increasing intensity.

ANECDOTE

Mobility Anecdote

Adam's mother's husband noticed significant workout improvements after incorporating mobility exercises from Adam's YouTube series.
He finally understood mobility's importance after seeing Adam demonstrate it, despite previous explanations.

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post.

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three things NOBODY tells you about gaining muscle after 40. (1:53)
Does your birth order play a role in your IQ? (21:14)
Defining success and embracing the struggle. (31:50)
Organifi’s Starter Kit. (43:09)
Underrated exercises. (45:19)
GLP-1s impact on your skin. (51:39)
The importance of starting a skincare routine. (54:30)
Shout out to Brad Jensen! (57:02)
#Quah question #1 – How do you gauge appropriate workout intensity? I never get sore, but I have a feeling my workouts are too intense as I have overtraining symptoms. How do you gauge the appropriate dose because I’m scared of doing too little? (58:01)
#Quah question #2 – As a 30+ year old female, how realistic is it to achieve and maintain a low enough body fat percentage that showcases abs, leg muscles, defined shoulders, and maintain a healthy hormone profile? Is this possible to maintain without tracking? (1:04:46)
#Quah question #3 – Are there any pros and/or cons for lifting low reps and heavy weight for 5-8 reps and mid-weight for 10-12 reps in the same workout in a Push/Pull/Legs split? (1:09:56)
#Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on pausing the use of a GLP-1 for a couple of weeks to do a mini-bulk and then get back on the GLP-1? My calories have dropped low, and I am wondering if interrupting the large deficit with a little bulk would keep me on the right track. (1:15:00)