Advanced Bodybuilding Strategies For Men Over
40
I'll never be in the ranks of the top bodybuilders
but I love talking to them and finding out what
they do differently from the rest of us. Now that
I'm in my fifties I get a lot of inspiration from
the guys who still workout for three to four hours
a day in the gym and are ripped as well as buffed
in their fifties and sixties.
These guys are not steroid monsters but they are
tremendous. They have a lot to offer the guy who
trains regularly but not to the level that they
do. If you are over 40 and trying to stay in shape,
you know how hard it is to do so if genetics is
not on your side. If you are someone who is used
to working with the large weight for a while and
now find that they are too dangerous for your
routines without help, you might need to consider
doing what the big guys do.
Because they train long and hard, they will cover
a lot of territory in four hours. Having mastered
the basic exercises, they know what machines and
exercises work effectively for their body. They
know what their chest needs to bulk up fast they
how much water to drink and how much rest is needed
for effective recovery and muscle growth. They
are familiar with pre and post workout nutrients
that kick their metabolic rate into high gear.
Here are a few ideas you can adopt for your workout
and health regimen even if you aren't a massive
bodybuilding master. Like any exercise program,
be sure to consult a physician before making significant
changes to your diet and exercise program.
Here's a workout routine that's short and sweet
that can be done on any schedule:
As for when to train each body part, you can stick
with a 3-day or 4-day split as outlined in the
Intermediate-chapter, or go to a 5-day or even
6-day split. Personally, I prefer a 5-day split
over the course of a week as outlined below:
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