Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes Men Make While Working Out (Your Gains Depend On It!)

In this video I give you 3 key errors often committed by men in the gym that cause most men to struggle with weightlifting results. I Have compiled a list of 3 big workout mistakes men over 40 make in the gym that can adversely affect muscle gains and overall performance. I explain the 3 mistakes in detail and tell you how to avoid committing these mistakes in your workouts. Gym time is crucial for our best fitness and it's important to make the most out of gym time.

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[nvrancher]

A 74 year old here. The other day one of the staff left the building for a while . When he came back he ask, wow your still here. My reply, "I'm not here for show, I'm here to grow." I focus on tie under tension and work my sets to near failure with 3 minute rest intervals. Seems to work for me. Oh an good nutrition and rest.

[augustmosco]

Thanks for the video. I'm 74 and over 50 years ago an old timer from the gym gave me the best piece of wisdom that has guided me all these years. He said: "Success in the gym relies on the principle of the "3Ps"; PERSISTANCE--PROPPER MIND SET (in focus and form) --and PROGRESSION. I've tried to follow this advice my whole life. Thanks again.

[wraith]

I'm 50 and decided to get back in the gym last year. I focus on getting my workout done and done right. I'll say hi during my rest but it's short and to the point. I'm continually looking to improve my plan. Just switched from a 3 day program to 4 days.

[SeniorGymBro-Tom]

Lack of Focus and Time Wasting are both too common in the public gym. It frustrates me when I want to do a quick set on a machine and someone is “camping out” on it, checking their phone while they rest between sets. For example- I like to rotate between biceps, chest, and leg presses, instead of resting, and I get to the leg press machine and find someone has just settled in on it. I will politely ask if I can do my last set, and it’s usually no problem, but I wonder if they do this for each exercise and waste all that time between sets. I don’t mind if they do it with free weights or dumbbells so much because this public gym has duplicates of these things.
Edit: Having a Plan is So important and can help people avoid the first 2 mistakes. Great advice Jay! 👍

[Paul-jbbr]

So many people always messing with phones while they are sitting on the equipment

[tonyscates]

Totally agree, my goal is get in, hit it hard and get out!

[duncanecob]

Just pushing 60 and I stay with the old school notebook for progressive overload, and to set the plan for the week. I write down each set, number of reps, weight and exertion - so Im pushing close to failure. Always have my watch, with a stop watch, so Im allowing myself time to rest but not getting distracted. I do my sessions before work or during lunch hour so always have a focus to get in and out. I prefer super sets and tri-sets for efficiency - but will also use myo, pyramids or drop sets when in a hurry. Im no body building competitor just wanting to keep active and strong

[josephschuster]

A month ago, after some time learning about it, I acquired five different weight sets of dumbbells and a workout bench over and started practicing different exercises. I have my routine, and will build upon that. My workout space is in my own garage. No monthly payments, no distractions, and totally focused on form and weight, and frequency for each set. I’m a patient and careful individual who intends to keep with this for the rest of my life. Thanks for the inspiration. Take the weight of the world off your shoulders and start lifting. It’s very satisfying.😃👍🇺🇸

[davidarnold]

I went to a commercial gym years ago. There was an older man there doing seated calf raises. He was on the machine for at least 45 minutes. He was doing the exercise wrong. Then between sets he would sit there talking to people. Unfortunately for me it was my leg day and I had to use other means to work my calves. So sometimes their plans can affect your plans. I now work out at home. It’s much better.

[brianhopkins]

Totally agree with #1. Pick a program, any program (they all work, for a while) and run it and learn and see what happens. Then modify that one, or run it again or do a different program. But too many people "work out" rather than train weights. having a plan, any plan (as you say) makes so much more progress (or progress at all, we've all seen the people at the gym doing the same weights and the same thing week after week after week for months on end) for less time.

[RockRidgeAdventures]

I would also add, Understanding rest time between muscle groups. Helps plan your week by not overtraining and allowing the previous muscle group to recover before your work it again.

[johnshadow]

53 year lifter. Yikes. I used to track workouts. Now i just track intensity and getting as close to muscular failure as I can. I sometimes go past via rest pause, partials, drop sets etc. My feeling now is reaching positive failure is more important to me than reps and the actual weight. I leave my phone in car. I do not like distractions. I used to love music, especially rock playing throughout the gym but now not so much.

[thetowndrunk]

I agree with all 3 points, and I think they all fit within the big point- if you wanna get the max, you gotta give the max. I see way too many people just half azzing in the gym. I’m entering late middle age, and I still don’t feel like I’ve done it right, unless I’m basically crawling out of the gym half dead. Hard azz work wins every single time.

[truthbetold]

In 2013 I got separated and bought a condo had a spare room I was tired of the gym scene, bought a multistation, incline bench some kettlebells and dumbbells. Never looked back, you can get a very good working in 30 minutes or 45 minutes when focus and with a plan

[HatianHurricane]

This video is so on point, I had to subscribe to this channel. Real Talk!!!

[theOzz]

Not having a plan was always my biggest issue with productivity and desire to be at the gym. Had no plan. Got an app that gives me set workouts and I'm MUCH more productive and love going to the gym now. I don't have to think. I go to the gym and look at my to-do list and get it done. It also drives me to not miss my workout.

[bryanhermans]

I'm 64 and have been lifting for 40 years. I've always kept a detailed journal for specific sessions and progress. It makes it so easy to plan ahead or make adjustments. However, your comment on socializing as a distraction I will take to heart. My long time workout partner and I have become increasingly chatty which cuts into our time and progress. I'll just duct tape our mouths. That should help.

[pacmanfl]

I always grab my phone between sets. Not to check social media but to set the timer. It keeps me honest. I also log every workout with both sets and reps. I’ve done this since 1985. I still have every log book since then. I’ve never understood why I’m the only one logging my workouts.

[LiveRide]

58 years old here. Always have the phone in the gym, in flight mode😊 Uses the timer to count down the time between sets. It helps me to be focused and motivated for the next set. Don’t need to look at the clock on the wall, just block everything around out and wait for the signal. For me this makes a big difference. Without the timer it’s more like ‘let’s do this set just to get to the next exercise’. Another thing I struggle with is focus during warmup sets before putting some serious weight on the bar. Have to remind myself often to focus on form and mind muscle connection. At this age I want to do more than my body can take😢 Recovery time sucks. At younger age the body was more forgiving, now I have to stick to a strict plan, routine. When not working away from home I go to the gym with one of my son’s.❤ That’s me, other routines works better for others.

[Lermabeans]

I agree with your number 1. I always have a plan or routine in my mind even before I leave for the gym. I basically have my whole workout done in my head...what exercises, machines, principles, weights are already planned ahead of time. I even have a secondary plan in my head in case the weight machine/bench etc...are not available. That way I continue my workout w/o wasting time. I have in the past not done this and I feel lost in the gym...like I don't know what to do next.