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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2025 · 26 MIN

Fun Bonus Pod: Bart talks Maximizing Muscle After 40

from The Dad Bods and Dumbbells Podcast · host Barton Bryan and Mitch Royer

Send us Fan MailWe uncover the nuts and bolts of maintaining and building muscle in your 40s and 50s through optimized gym workouts. This chapter of life requires smart training strategies as our bodies don't recover as quickly as they once did.• Seven essential concepts for building muscle past 40 years old• Creating an effective workout split: push-pull-legs or push-pull-legs-rest-upper-lower-rest• Selecting the right compound movements for each major muscle group• Incorporating isolation exercises to increase volume without overloading joints• Optimal sets per body part per week (12-20 sets depending on experience)• Managing exertion levels without going to failure on every set (RPE 8-9)• Eating your body weight in grams of protein daily for recovery• Prioritizing 7-8 hours of quality sleep, with extra on weekends if possibleCheck out the description for more links and visit my YouTube channel, the Mindset Forge, to find videos on Zercher squats, mobility, stretching, and activation exercises for shoulders and hips.Barton’s RIVIAN Referral Code: BARTON16694413Become a Premium Member of Dadbods and Dumbbells by visiting: https://dadbodsanddumbbells.supercast.com----------Follow Mitch: http://instagram.com/runwithmitchFollow Bart:  http://instagram.com/bartonguybryanFollow the Podcast:  http://instagram.com/dad_bods_and_dumbbellsVisit Mitch's website: http://Bigboysruntoo.comVisit Barton's Training Website: http://teambryanwellness.com  

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Send us Fan Mail We uncover the nuts and bolts of maintaining and building muscle in your 40s and 50s through optimized gym workouts. This chapter of life requires smart training strategies as our bodies don't recover as quickly as they once did. • Seven essential concepts for building muscle past 40 years old • Creating an effective workout split: push-pull-legs or push-pull-legs-rest-upper-lower-rest • Selecting the right compound movements for each major muscle group • Incorporating isola...

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