Ep200. 5 Things I Do Differently Lifting in My 40s vs My 20s.
About this episode
Ian Wood discusses the five major changes he has made to his lifting routine as he transitions from his 20s to his 40s.
Click here to apply for coaching: https://www.coachianwood.com In this episode, I break down the 5 biggest changes I've made to my training as I approach 40, compared to how I trained in my 20s. If you're a lifter noticing more niggles, slower recovery, or wondering how to keep training hard without breaking down, this episode is for you. What we cover: 🏋️ Why I now do compound lifts later in my session — and how using isolation work as an extended warm-up de-loads the whole workout 📈 Why I've slowed my progression schemes (8–12 / 6–10 instead of 8–10 / 6–8) — and why slower is actually more sustainable 🤖 Why machines make up a bigger part of my training now, and how good resistance profiles let me push closer to failure, safely ⏱️ Why tempo — pauses and slower eccentrics — has replaced pure power and strength work from my volleyball days ⏳ Why my sessions have shrunk from 90 minutes to 45–60 — and why that's actually improved my results Perfect for: lifters over 35, anyone managing joint pain or chronic niggles, and former athletes transitioning from performance-based training to longevity-based training.
People in this episode
Host: Ian Wood
Topics covered
- lifting in 40s
- training changes
- joint pain management
- longevity-based training
- strength training
Keywords
- lifting
- training
- recovery
- compound lifts
- tempo training
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Organizations: Coach Ian Wood
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