I've been lifting for over 20 years (I'm 36), used to compete in bodybuilding, and quite frankly, lifting is now hurting me - not that good hurt like the good old days of 20 rep squats, more along the lines of joint pain that makes lifting somewhat discouraging and demotivating.
I've done all the classic things like upping the rep ranges, cycling the weights, deloading, etc. But, now that I can't push myself like I used to, lifting is losing that special flair it used to have.
To the board: any of the older guys have a system they like a lot that's fun, challenging, not harsh on the joints, and retains some of the muscle that they spent years building? Just looking for new ideas...
I've done all the classic things like upping the rep ranges, cycling the weights, deloading, etc. But, now that I can't push myself like I used to, lifting is losing that special flair it used to have.
To the board: any of the older guys have a system they like a lot that's fun, challenging, not harsh on the joints, and retains some of the muscle that they spent years building? Just looking for new ideas...
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