Hi Keith,
Thank you for your informative YouTube videos and for building this wonderful community — it’s truly appreciated.
I’m approaching 50 and have just started weight training. I’ve never lifted weights before, and I fully agree with your recommendations around joint‑friendly exercises. I do have a few questions that I hope you can help clarify:
- When you recommend avoiding heavy weights, are you referring specifically to situations where form begins to break down?
- If proper form is maintained, shouldn’t we still aim for progressive overload by gradually increasing weight, regardless of age?
- You’ve mentioned training for 40 years. In your earlier years, did you train with heavier weights to build most of your physique, and now, after 40, focus more on maintenance?
- Since I’m starting weight training at around 50, should my approach differ from someone who began at a younger age?
Thanks again for all the valuable knowledge you share.
P.S. If these questions resonate with others in the community, perhaps this could be a great topic for a future video.