Can you build muscle after 40? Let’s separate the myths from the facts
Fact: It’s never too late. Literally. Muscle building, or hypertrophy, is possible well into your 60s, 70s, and even 80s. Studies have shown that older adults respond positively to resistance training, often gaining strength, muscle mass, and even improving bone density. One study in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that previously sedentary seniors…