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bubbanene
bubbanene Posts: 101 Member
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I have been doing the body for life thing without a whole lot of success. Thinking about SL. I have concerns because of my age of 51. Any older guys on here started when they were in their 50's? Thanks

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  • bubbanene
    bubbanene Posts: 101 Member
    1 more question. If and when I start this, I want to do it correctly from the start, proper form etc. Are there such thing as SL trainers? If so anyone know of any near chicago? Web site with trainers listed? Thanks again
  • tsimblist
    tsimblist Posts: 206 Member
    I started SL5x5 in February 2012 at age 55 and stayed with it until August 2012. I was quite happy with my progress over that time. Check out my profile info under the "Why I want to get in shape" section for more info.

    I am still doing barbell weight training, but I am now doing an intermediate program based on Mark Rippetoe's Texas Method (see http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/the_texas_method ).

    The older you get, the more important weight training becomes.
  • tsimblist
    tsimblist Posts: 206 Member
    1 more question. If and when I start this, I want to do it correctly from the start, proper form etc. Are there such thing as SL trainers? If so anyone know of any near chicago? Web site with trainers listed? Thanks again

    I would recommend the book titled "Starting Strength, Basic Barbell Training" 3rd Edition by Mark Rippetoe. Extremely detailed information on proper form and common mistakes.
  • bubbanene
    bubbanene Posts: 101 Member
    thanks tsim appreciate the reply. I am familiar with the lifts and done them all in the past. Just thought a trainer versed in this program would be good idea. Been many yrs so I wanted to make sure form was good. Now that I am older, very worried about injuries.
  • cajuntank
    cajuntank Posts: 924 Member
    I'm not in my 50's quite yet, but not a young buck either :happy: , one of the things that the program has you do (unless you have been lifting for a while and know your form is rock solid) is start with just a 45lb bar. This allows you for the next couple of weeks to concentrate on form and not heavy weight to tax you early on. The first posting in this group is to all of the links you need to get started http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/589708-stronglifts-helpful-links... also tons of videos on YouTube as well.
  • mikejholmes
    mikejholmes Posts: 291 Member
    1 more question. If and when I start this, I want to do it correctly from the start, proper form etc. Are there such thing as SL trainers? If so anyone know of any near chicago? Web site with trainers listed? Thanks again

    I would recommend the book titled "Starting Strength, Basic Barbell Training" 3rd Edition by Mark Rippetoe. Extremely detailed information on proper form and common mistakes.

    Another vote for Starting Strength, which recommends a slightly different routine than SL.
    As someone put it to me -- Mehdi is a guy who wants to make money off the internet. Mark Rippetoe has decades of lifting and coaching experience.

    And you can find Starting Strength coaches in most places. You won't find any StrongLifts coaches, cuz then how would Mehdi make his money?
  • tootoop224
    tootoop224 Posts: 281 Member
    I have been doing the body for life thing without a whole lot of success. Thinking about SL. I have concerns because of my age of 51. Any older guys on here started when they were in their 50's? Thanks
    Hi, I am in the same boat. I am 52, haven't lifted since I was in my 20's. I just started SL a couple months ago. This forum is a good place to start, and you have gotten some good advice on here. There are a lot of experienced guys on here and they are very helpful.

    I have lost over 60 lbs., and my goal is really just to tone up whats left, especially my belly/gut. I eat at a slight caloric deficit, and have had good results with SL.

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