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My dad says he wants to start lifting to conserve his muscles and bones in old age. He's 58, and has never lifted before. I know that older guys can do heavy lifting, but can't do as many reps and sets, but what kind of program should I get him on? It should presumably be something like Starting Strength without the Power Cleans, as older people's tendons can't handle explosive movements
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tell him he's a manlet and will never make it
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>>39713485
fpbp
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>>39713469
StrongLifts, but instead of 5x5 straight across have him do ramping sets.
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>>39713867
So it would look like this for squats
Day 1
45-45-45-45-45
Day 2
45-45-45-45-50
Day 3
45-45-45-50-55
Day 4
45-45-50-55-60
Day 5
45-50-55-60-65
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>>39713867
>>39713934
tell him to do this... this guy knows what hes talking about
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>>39713469
SS + GOMAD
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>>39713867
>>39713934
Sounds good
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>>39713469
>It should presumably be something like Starting Strength without the Power Cleans
how about, well, starting strength without the power cleans?
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find a personal trainer and consult a physician for a full checkup before u start.
source: im a doc who lifts
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>>39713469
Happy that your dad is lifting. No matter the age he can still accomplish goals he sets for himself
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>>39713469
Just do SS, but perhaps with slower progression and take out the cleans, or lighten them significantly
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