Light Weights vs Heavy Weights | Weight Training For Men Over 50!

Should older guys work out with heavyweight? Research is saying that as long as you're training with enough intensity, you can put on muscle (hypertrophy) just as effectively with light weights as opposed to only training heavy.

In this video, Mike Cola Will go over the latest research about lifting lightweights and hypertrophy. Plus, it Explains why light weight training is your best option when you're a man over 50.

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[michaelz]

Very informative video Mike. At almost 54 I think it’s time I start incorporating lighter weights with higher reps into my training routine to save what’s left of my joints. 👍

[jamesgilmore]

This is the best video I've seen in quite some time Mike. Thanks for clearing up a question I've often wondered.

[TURTLEORIGINAL]

Hi Mike, I only recently came across your channel here. You're easy to listen to. I'm a 50 year old man, paraplegic (paralyzed waist down), but you're truly an inspiration to me. Thank you, and God bless you.

[KirillBenIgor]

I'm finding old but new for me videos...great! This is good as always! Wanted to add: for strength rule of 10...3x3, 2x5, 5x2 for hypertrophy 20-30 reps the classics 8x3, 10x3...even 5x5 could get the job done if you don't rest for long. Mike, any thoughts? P.s if you have time/energy to write. Russian ladders great for strength 1.2.3 1.2.3 etc. Now I'm talking for young people...good recycling... strength then hypertrophy. Wow...I'm a long winded guy. Thanks!

[JoeyBolducMovement]

Great video Mike, those studies seem very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[XTheSpartanX]

eye opening video. Im only 24 but learned a lot from this.

[horseblinderson]

It's best to go with what you can do consistently.
For most, in particular if you don't get upper boat work at work, that's going to be light to moderate weight, generally on a 3-4 set 8-12 rep every second or third day.
Stimulus is stimulus, and not actually destroying yourself means recovery comes easier. Granted speed of gains will still be frontloaded in particular early on in dudes that let themselves go in the first place. At that it's still important to not over work yourself.

[Ve-suvius]

Very good video Mike.
And I wholeheartedly agree.
Ronnie Coleman agrees with you as well.
Hence he always shouted 'light weight baby'.
Only if he listened to what he preached.
He would have still been a healthy mobile man.

[primatesrusb.p]

I will be 50 next august, and am only a minute and a half into watching this video, and I already agree so far...lets continue

[mannyradzky]

Great vid Mike. I’m 62, i love everything you state in this vid. Been doing most of it and have had great results. Also, a high fat low carb diet helps with many health issues and has helped me a lot with muscle mass. Thanks for taking the time to make this vid. The fitness gurus on YouTube tend to neglect “old farts” like me.

[KirillBenIgor]

Goblet Squat is a money move. Thanks for Mr Dan John! For the invention of,

[jaimeaccardi]

Hi mike! Thank you again for another great video. I watch your channel alot through the week.i love your accent you remind me of my fathers side of family they were born in Brooklyn, bensinheurst. If i spelled that right. Italian family. I love listening to you .very comforting. Im lifting 5 to 10lbs dumbells every other day also doing omad stopped the keto i figure i can eat what i want if im only eating 7x a week.lol. its working for me.thank you for your knowledge you are helping me more than you know. God bless! Merry christmas.