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Rest Period
Something I want every guy in here to understand about training over 40: Your rest periods are not just rest. They're part of the workout. I keep it to 30–45 seconds max between sets. Not because some program says so. Because I know that once you let that window stretch to 3, 4, 5 minutes, you lose the synergy. You lose the pump. You lose the muscle connection you just spent 3 sets building. Get in. Work the muscle. Move on. Get out. You're not training to impress anyone. You're training to feel it, grow it, and protect it. That's the approach. That's what we do. What's your rest time between sets right now? Vote below, and drop a comment if you're going to change it this week.
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2 likes • 10d
I usually rest the amount of time it takes my imaginary training partner to do his set, then right back to work. Weird, right?
Great guidance!
Your videos are RIGHT ON THE MONEY for those with a high accumulation of trips around the sun. I`m sure there are a lot of ex-gym rats like me that`s had to learn the hard way we`re too beat up (from those days) to be squatting and bench pressing small buildings without hobbling and whimpering the next day. Start easy and light, build up gradually, and if it hurts, or makes crunchy sounds, stop doing that, or use lighter weights. More reps, more sets, less weight gets you the pump just the same. At 77 I`m not trying to get an Austrian accent...that ship has sailed..lol
4 likes • Mar 7
@Bill Quistorf Thank you, trying to get back from a host of maladies(cardiac ablation-all fixed, and a year long foot infection/ wound care for it ), and feeling so much better after only 2 months....
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This community only works if we all show up. I started it, but the value comes from you guys - engaging, posting, holding each other accountable. We're over 250 members now. Use the map feature to find guys near you, or just drop a post and let us know how things are going 💪🏻 I made a poll for you guys to vote - Where are you at right now with training consistency? What's actually stopping you from being more consistent? Time? Energy? Motivation? Injury? Just being honest with yourself? Vote below and let us know. Let's see where everyone's at. If you guys do have questions or need help - just ask.
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56 members have voted
0 likes • Mar 2
6 days/week, legs/abs, back/biceps/abs, chest/shoulders/triceps/abs. Rest 1 day.Repeat
Where's everyone from?
Was just wondering if everyone on here is from america or wheter theres any other countries on here? Im from England
1 like • Mar 2
Binghamton New York
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John Loeffler
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Retired, Still rockin`, playing bass in bands since 1964

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