Thread: Muscle growth at 40?

Im about to turn 40 ( thankfully i dont look or feel that old) , i was told that you can basically forget about building new and bigger muscles at this age despite a youthfull appearence. I now have the time and inclination to get the body i want but is my age agaist me?

it will be harder, but i've noticed the changes...

the older you get the more of your muscle fibres turn to slower twitch ones so ive read, tht makes you better for endurance and things like tht to a certain extent

Originally Posted by morg90

Im about to turn 40 ( thankfully i dont look or feel that old) , i was told that you can basically forget about building new and bigger muscles at this age despite a youthfull appearence. I now have the time and inclination to get the body i want but is my age agaist me?

I was told after 30 I may as well forget it too. I think it will be a bit harder but I've known guys who have started late and made significant improvements well into their 40's and 50's etc - maybe they were genetically gifted, I don't know but I wouldn't worry about what other people say. A lot of this stuff is down to one's attitude, in my opinion.

Your natural testosterone will be well down by now, so you'll find it harder to build muscle - unless you take some gear.

Then if you work out intensely you should make some good gains.

Wasn't Daniel Craig in his late 30's when he got into shape for the first James Bond Movie, and he packed on lean muscle - I hate using celebrities as an example as they have the money/time to devote a period of their life into getting into shape, but still I think it is possible to build muscle in your 30's, 40's, just becomes harder, and diet becomes even more key.....and if you're really eager, there is always the steroid route...

You'll make improvements if you are a slob at the mo. You'll still have more test than a woman and they can get in shape!

I went from the other direction being fit and trained all my adult life... I was natty and a decent size but by 42 I was getting p1ssed off at the increase in BF/reduction in mass/strenghth

bang in some sauce mate once you get in a bit of shape if you want any mass

The limiting factors are:

1. Testosterone levels
2. Recovery Ability/Genetics
3. Realistic Expectations/Goals

Numbers 1 and 3 you can do something about, number 2 you can't. However if you go about it the right way there is nothing to stop you from achieveing your goals and is it not better to start and see how far you can progress, rather than to write it off altogether just because someone says you should forget it?

Take the time to do your research and then set out a short and long term plan this will help keep you on track. Plus you have a weath of knowledge and more importantly experience with the various members of this board this will save you huge amounts of wasted time...


Good luck and well done for taking the first steps..

Best

Paul.

Hi mate,
I know exactly what you mean - is this all a young man's game - I can only share my experiences with you in answer to the question and you can judge for yourself. The way I look at it, what the f*** have you got to lose? Get your **** down the gym and stop eating sh**.

Me at 31, 5'7 14.5 stone 26% fat
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
Met at 35 12 stone 18% fat
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
Me today, happy!
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

ronnie colemans 45 and hes stil growing lol

Originally Posted by hungrybriton

Hi mate,
I know exactly what you mean - is this all a young man's game - I can only share my experiences with you in answer to the question and you can judge for yourself. The way I look at it, what the f*** have you got to lose? Get your **** down the gym and stop eating sh**.

Me at 31, 5'7 14.5 stone 26% fat
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
Met at 35 12 stone 18% fat
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
Me today, happy!
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

Bloody hell mate! That's one heck of a transformation, well done

Originally Posted by hungrybriton

thanks mate, but the next year is gonna be better

Ok, Im gonna use you as my inspiration now fella

Mind me asking how old you are now btw? Just curious as to how much time passed between the pic of you at 35 and the recent one.

Originally Posted by hungrybriton

Hi mate,
I know exactly what you mean - is this all a young man's game - I can only share my experiences with you in answer to the question and you can judge for yourself. The way I look at it, what the f*** have you got to lose? Get your **** down the gym and stop eating sh**.

Me at 31, 5'7 14.5 stone 26% fat
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
Met at 35 12 stone 18% fat
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
Me today, happy!
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

Fcuk me mate, thats fantastic. What a transformation. Keep up the good work

Originally Posted by davidsw8

Bloody hell mate! That's one heck of a transformation, well done

Thanks mate, but the next year is gonna be the best ever
I'm 38 now

Originally Posted by hungrybriton

Hi mate,
I know exactly what you mean - is this all a young man's game - I can only share my experiences with you in answer to the question and you can judge for yourself. The way I look at it, what the f*** have you got to lose? Get your **** down the gym and stop eating sh**.

Me at 31, 5'7 14.5 stone 26% fat
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
Met at 35 12 stone 18% fat
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
Me today, happy!
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

Great progress mate, age is only a barrier on which can be broken