Muscle After 50 Masterclass: How to Train for More Muscle and Less Fat

Building muscle after 50 is absolutely possible—but the rules change. In this muscle growth masterclass, 53-year-old trainer Bryan Krahn breaks down how men over 50 can train smarter, avoid nagging injuries, build more muscle, and lose fat without chasing outdated workouts that beat up their joints. You’ll learn the movement patterns, tools, rep ranges, and mindset shifts that keep you strong, lean, and training for the long run.

In this episode:

00:00 Muscle after 50 masterclass episode highlights

06:31 Why it feels harder to build muscle after 50

14:32 Key movements to master for muscle growth

18:35 How to keep building muscle when pain gets in the way

25:41 Why you need to train smarter, not lighter

32:35 Safe power training after 50

44:48 Why bodybuilding is anti-aging training

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