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Fitness Questions
Ask your questions here. Workouts. Recovery. Nutrition. Longevity. Technique. Be specific. Tell us what you’re doing now and where you need help. Someone else is probably facing the same challenge - and this is how we get better together.
1 like • 5d
@Keith Hanenian Esq sorry I was not sufficiently specific. I still have my biceps tendon shoulder problem, since more than a year now. I could work out but needed to change exercises and use lighter weights for chest and shoulder. 2 month ago I started PT after my forced break due to a virus. My shoulder got worse with the PT and I don’t really trust it, I got the usual exercises and should focus on back, doing it 3 to 4 times a week (she told me yesterday). So far I did a normal back workout just once per week and the the PT exercises in between. The heavier back training , still light weights compared to before, helps me more than the PT exercises I feel. Also a bit of light shoulder push at certain angles is possible. So, I plan to switch to 2 back days per week and also trying some lighter push. Do you think that this will things make worse?. PT said I could do what does not hurt, but you know the pain comes often the day after.
1 like • 4d
@Keith Hanenian Esq thank you so much Keith, very good feedback, that gives me positive confidence that I’m on right path now. I’ll keep you updated.
End of January Check-In
We're about 4 weeks into the year. Most guys who started something new on January 1st are hitting a wall right now. The "New Year, New Me" energy is gone. The motivation has faded. The workouts that felt exciting in Week 1 now feel like obligations. Your body is sore. You're questioning if this is actually working. This is the moment 80% of guys quit. Where are you right now? - Started strong, now struggling? What changed? - Thinking about quitting? What's making you want to stop? Be honest. - Still going but not sure you're doing it right? What feels off? - Nailing it 4 weeks in? What's actually different about your approach? We don't back off as we get older. We get smarter. And you know what that means? If you're a guy who's been training smart for years, who's learned what actually works for a 40+ body, who's rebuilt yourself - you have something to teach. So here's the deal: New guys: Post your situation. Don't wait for me to answer. What's holding you back? Be specific. Experienced guys: Reply. You know what works. Share it. 2-3 sentences. You're not writing a thesis - you're answering a brother. The standards we're building here aren't just physical. They include showing up for each other. Post it below. No perfect answers. Just the truth.
4 likes • 8d
Fully motivated, also working around my shoulder prob. I set up my own gym in my house that I can do workouts at home. Slowly increasing the “baby”weights and reps after my forced break. I am still using only 60% of previous weights but do it slowly and concentrated, then you need less weight which is very good also for ellbows. Today I did the triceps exercise with the cables as in Keith recent video and it was very good, good pump and no problem in the shoulder. From next week I will enter the partial retirement with 50% working time, then I plan to organize better my physical activities after more than 30 years of office work.
Your legs don't respond to intensity anymore the way they did at 25.
Pushing harder on leg day doesn't equal better results. It just means: - Longer recovery times - Destroyed knee joints The guys making real leg progress after 40? They're not squatting heavy. They're not destroying themselves with max weight. They're training with: - Lower weight - Higher muscle control - Fewer sessions - More intentional mind-muscle connection Mind-muscle connection becomes your SECRET WEAPON after 40. It's not just about lifting - it's about TARGETING the muscle. When you can feel every fiber of your quad or hamstring engaging, that's when real growth happens. Most guys are just moving and pushing weight without any direction. How often are you guys training legs each week? It’s the area I see most men skip, even though it’s one of the most important 💪
1 like • 15d
I do 1 to 2 times per week, second time only lighter weights and if knees are good. Usually I do leg press and leg curls in the Studio or goblet squats and steps with weight in combo with calves and romanian deadlifts.
DAY 7: CHALLENGE COMPLETE
The 7-Day Rebuild Challenge is done. What changed? Even if small, post it below: • Energy level • Consistency • Mindset shift • Physical change • Discipline improvement You showed up for 7 days. That's the standard. Now do it again next week. - Keith
2 likes • 25d
Energy and Motivation high, I finished now the first week of my new program, full focus on mind muscle connection, using baby weights
Example program
Hello, I am 44. Always been thin but have put on quite a bit of weight over the past 5 years and can definitely feel it. I am ready to focus and make some positive changes. I love the you tube videos and the videos in the fitness section. Will there be a put together example week program that I can follow? Thanks
0 likes • Dec '25
@Keith Hanenian Esq , great recommendations. JaDoing it as we did it in our 20s, with all the machines, barbells created me the shoulder and arm joint problems I have now. When I restarted 3 yrs ago I thought that mainly machines would be preferable, that’s not the case at all with machines with fixed arm position.With the dumbbells I realized that what Keith is saying is much better for me. That limits also the weights. With a machine it’s easy to put 50 kg or more but with the dumbells to handle them safely you will stay automatically on the lower side. I just bought a set of dumbells (1 to 20 kg) and bench to do part of my training at home since going to the gym in the afternoon or evening is always annoying since it’s too crowded. Soon I will reduce my workload to 50% then I can do the workouts more flexibly. Thanks Keith for your initiative and help.
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Martin Seeger
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64, restarted weight training 3 years ago. I did heavy weight training from 20 to 30. Restart doing the same as before gave me left shoulder problems

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Joined Dec 26, 2025
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