The Mad Scientist's Guide to Strength Training After 40 (Chris Duffin) | Ep 456

About this episode

Chris Duffin joins Philip Pape to discuss the biomechanics of strength training and injury prevention for lifters over 40.

Why does lifting start hurting once you hit 40? Is it really age, or is your body compensating for weak links you cannot see? Chris Duffin joins me to unpack the biomechanics behind strength training longevity, muscle building, and injury prevention. Chris is a world record strength athlete who has squatted and deadlifted over 1,000 pounds while applying engineering principles to human movement. We talk about why many lifters trying to build muscle and lose fat end up breaking down, especial...

People in this episode

Host: Philip Pape

Guest: Chris Duffin

Topics covered

• strength training
• injury prevention
• biomechanics
• muscle building
• fitness after 40

Keywords

• strength training
• injury prevention
• biomechanics
• muscle building
• lifting after 40

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Books & works: The Mad Scientist's Guide to Strength Training After 40

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