Hey guys my dad wants to start lifting. He's 60 so I'm not sure what kind of routine to recommend. Like a strength routine? or a split? He is just trying to get in better shape to benefit him as he ages. He doesn't have any experience in sports and has never really been consistent about working out. This is the first time he's reached out to me and I've been lifting for 4+ years, so I'd like to help in any way I can. I feel it would be best to stay away from compounds, but who am I to say.
put him through machines mostly. Dont make him do any deadlifts or squat since a back injury at 60 aint a joke. 40 mins workouuts 3 times a week plus some biking or hiking should be more than enough
Austin Lewis
>I feel it would be best to stay away from compounds Opposite, check out The Barbell Prescription by Rippetoe/Baker
Aiden Fisher
I started about that age.
1. Do 20 reps. That way you avoid injury. Also do supplementary exercises before starting to lift (pic refers).
2. Starting strength but skip the power clean and replace with bent over row. Add some abs (crunches not sit-ups).
3. Cardio once a week, HIIT but a) gradually build to it, b) ensure you warm up and cool down to avoid heart attack.
4. Walking 2-4 miles a day.
5. Add protein powder. At that age, protein needs go UP.
6. Check testosterone levels. If below 450 (US numbers) or 15 (rest of world) then he will need supplementation to get anywhere. I got nowhere at 320/10 for 3 years then went on TRT and lifts went up 30% in 6 months.
7. Start low and gradually increase lifts. Good form and don't increase weight until you can do 20 with good form.
>Dont make him do any deadlifts or squat since a back injury
Garbage it is all about weight and form.
I am that age and have had no injury problems in 6 years. The main thing apart from form is I do 20 reps. If you try to be a retard and do 1RM type lifts yes you will hurt yourself.
Start low and go up gradually, high reps and you will be fine.
Wyatt Edwards
References like that are funny for two posts tops, anything past that and it turns into a Reddit epic win, so please don't carry on because you're both out of line already
Jeremiah Price
Machines are a great way to hurt yourself - you get extremely unbalanced strength development and can easily injure yourself in real life when using machines. Free weights create real world strength and resilience.
Chase Barnes
Cringe and bluepilled
Sneed
Cameron Allen
Tell him to fuck off. If you didn't start to think about your health in your 20s ya dun goofed
Jace Diaz
Trt, my dad started lifting at 53 and is on trt he is loving it
Robert Cox
Please make sure your dad gets a medical check up before telling him to force himself physically
Gavin Campbell
stretches... and SS
Dominic Robinson
Stronglifts program has some lines about training for older people, you may find it interesting.