How To Build Muscle Almost 2X FASTER (MEN OVER 50)

If you have been trying to build muscle, or are just starting to build muscle…this video is for you.

It can be discouraging when you are not seeing the results you want as fast as you want them.

I am going to give you 4 of the best tips to start using when trying to build muscle faster, and getting back on track with your goals quickly.

These tips will help you put on muscle quicker than you already are.

Here are the 4 tips to build muscle almost 2X faster as a man over 50:

Tip #1: NUTRITION. Make sure you eat enough protein. Nutrition is key to building muscle, and protein is the MOST IMPORTANT part of that. About .7 grams/lb of “ideal” body weight. Protein bars and shakes are a great way to help meet these goals. You hear 1 gram/lb a lot, but that is for the more serious bodybuilders that REALLY kill it at the gym! Protein is thermogenic (hard to digest and uses calories), so it’s also good to load up for fat loss.

Tip #2: USE CORRECT FORM. Focus on your form! This is imperative. The eccentric part of the movement (lengthening of muscle) is just as important as the concentric part (shortening of muscle). Really try to “feel” the muscle. Serious bodybuilders often use fairly light weight (relatively speaking), but fantastic form. My young Marine buddy finally found this out. He was big and strong, but when he gave up the really heavy weight and started focusing on just the form, he put on a ton of quality muscle, and he looks much bigger now.

Tip #3: REST AND RECOVERY. More so now than when we were younger! 7-8 hours of sleep (most hormones are produced when sleeping). It takes longer for muscles to heal and repair and grow back bigger and stronger, so you need to make sure they have the time to repair and get bigger.

Tip #4: INTENSITY! Guys…. You have to PUSH yourself out of your normal comfort zone. That means you need to push your sets to near failure. Doesn’t have to be complete failure on every set, but you need to be within 1-2 reps of failure. AND… progressive overload is important. You need to increase the weight/reps/sets/volume slowly over time. Not all at once, but even just 1 of those variables needs to be trending up over the long haul.

Use these tips to help build muscle faster as a man over 50!

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[Harry_]

1. Protein intake - ideal bodywt x 0.7
2. Correct form (not too heavy) for mind/muscle connection
3. Rest and recovery
4. Intensity - get out of your comfort zone

Stay strong everybody!💪

[richardmoss]

I lowered my weights and focused on proper form all the way through.
Working to failure.
Also protein intake is now on point.

I'm getting jacked now. People are noticing.
I'm healthier and stronger than ever.
Still have about 8 kgs left to lose but I'm happy with progress.

[TheDailyPumpLife]

As someone almost 50, I really appreciate seeing content that considers different fitness levels and ages.

[vibeworldmeta]

I’ve been working out since HS with a 4 year layoff due to surgery. Now I’m almost 50 and still loving hitting the gym everyday. I saw a 75 year old deadlifting 500 lbs, gives us hope men it’s never over!!! Kick ass everyone 💪🏻

[David-xbh]

63 years here. 6’ 238lbs. Been lifting for 35 years and maintaining good size and definition. Being healthy is the greatest feeling.🇺🇸

[douglasross]

This video is refreshing. No tricks, no gimmicks, he's not trying to sell anything, just good advice and straight to the point. Thank you very much.

[walterdaems]

I’m 66, still working out full steam, adding reps or plates. Never understood this idea that we should regress to waving with plastic coloured sausages in a swimming pool as we get older.

[Movieman]

59 year old here. I'm 5ft 7in, and weigh 200lbs. 2 days ago I ran 15.7 miles on the elliptical non-stop in 2 hours for my cardio day. Yesterday I did my incline bench press (machine) starting at 180lbs finshing off at 220lbs. 2 sets at 180, 190, 200, 210 and finally at 220. Then did my barbell curls starting at 80lbs and finishing off at 90lbs. 2 sets at 80, 85, and 95. Working on getting leaner. Every year I create 2 new 6-month fitness goals and workout to achieive them. I've only taken two years off since I was 13. One year was for spending all my free time with my daughter after she was born. Another time was during a tough school year further back in the day. Fitness feels great. Keep putting in that work, gentlemen! Get it!

[davidewart]

Hi. I'm 73 and back in the gym but must admit I'm struggling but found your video and it's inspired me to keep going. Brilliant video and hi from Plymouth Devon in good ole England 😊

[dreamcræfte]

Thank you very much for your advice . 63 year old geek from the UK here who has always been very fit via running & cycling but I have never used weights. I am just starting now, never too late . keep well folks.

[fulgor]

I’ve been doing your program now for over 4 years, my results have been great ! This video was excellent but the best advice you ever gave me about intensity was “if the veins on your neck don’t look like they are going to burst out, you’re not doing it right ! “

[chopperskier]

Appreciate all that you do Mark! You changed my life 4 years ago- I've had ups and downs over those 4 years but you're truly inspirational. 5'7"- 4 years ago I was nearing to 200 lbs. 4 months later I was 150 and RIPPED! (I've always worked out) Your FOOD is 90%, especially when considering fat, but also recovery. FA50 is a great program, even though I was only 41 at the time- I love it, I modify it (usually by adding to it, WHEN I have the energy), but for the most part I stick with it. GUYS: DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE the importance of sleep- the last 3 years I've been an on-call-medevac pilot, often only getting 3 hrs of sleep per day... that alone caused me to stop working out- I just couldn't motivate myself- even walking the dog because a chore and a half. New Job Now- RARELY any nights, and when we do, we get PLENTY of rest on either side of the once per month night flight. Get your sleep, eat your protein- stay strong, and for all you Goggin's fans out there, "Stay Hard."

[aurorealis]

I never heard this man use profanity (many YT creators do). Thanks for keeping it civil and non-offensive with intelligent dialogue and great content you can use.

[marksamarin]

I've found that at 61 it's not nearly as hard to get in shape and grow muscle as these videos keep saying. For me the key was chewing the reason for getting in shape down to the bone:

* I started with "I don't want be a couch potato."
* I dug deeper and came up with "I want to feel better."
* I chewed on that some more and came to realize that the final answer is "I don't want to die!"

Now that message is what goes through my brain when I think about training. I have no trouble getting up for workouts now. 4 years of weight training and going strong.

[michaelj.campbell]

From another jacked older guy that knows better...Great video!!!

[antonbanulski]

I like these ‘little chat’ video’s. It makes you take stock and reassess your daily workout routine.👍🏻

[PhantomMaxx_]

I came here expecting to disagree with you, but for the most part you’re spot on. Lack of intensity plagues most older lifters for fear of getting hurt. We need to stop exercising and start training, that’s the mindset.

[JamesClark-fndb]

I’m 62 been working out consistently for 35+ years. I still bench over 300lbs. and get everything from nutrition. I take a few vitamins and eat more protein all in food. 6’1 205 and live the healthy lifestyle.
Never stop working out even if you have to take more days off.
Great technique and great advice like you get here is paramount.

[ceflaco]

The eccentric part is so huge. I implemented slow eccentric movement on all my reps with huge results. The pump is so much better and I really feel the burn. Couple that with reps to failure and it's a game changer. The results are nice. I started growing once again.

[barryhill]

I watch a lot of videos when I have downtime. There’s a LOT of BS out there But everything you said is absolute science. Thanks for a good video that will help.