How To Build Muscle And Stay Strong For Life! (from a 68 yr old bodybuilder)
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I started with my own 110 pound set of weights that I bought at Sears in 1967 . I was 14 . I’m still pumping at 71
Excellent. All I could afford was that springy thing you pull for the chest. I have a sunken in chest.
He looks so healthy for his age. I aspire to look anywhere near as good as he does in my sixties.
I aspire to look anywhere near as good as he does in my thirties! lol
Every 50+ year old that's muscular is on TRT and lifts. There's no secret.
@@Somegakoh, God, no! They should sit on their asses chew something and ask for help to stand up, instead!
@@Somegak Regardless of whether he is or isn't taking hormone replacement, he looks great! If I had put my 70 year old grandad on trt he wouldn't have transformed to anything like this 😅
Yep, I started TRT at 60 and it's great. BHRT, not injections, are the way to go. Only enough to get some results to match the effort you're putting in...@@Somegak
Dr mike is the only fitness TH-camr my wife enjoys watching with me. Mainly becuase she views him as a bi icon
Edit my wife is aware he is straight that's what makes it so funny to her to call him a bi icon. She thinks he's super intelligent and funny and that's why she actually likes learning from him becuase he keeps it smart and light hearted
Man, I really hope your comment will float to the top above all others.
Bicon
Look - I love Mike's humor, but not everything has to be about your stereotyped generalizations of sexuality and gender. Jesus, dumbing this down to only liking someone because they're a bi icon? How about mainly liking him because his channel is goddamned good and his work is amazing?
@@terrys.2342becuz funni
@@terrys.2342Take a breath, my guy.
I'm 69, been training for 56 years. Worked out with Sergio Olivia a few times in the early 70s. I workout 5 days a week. Also do martial arts for about 35 years on and off, and 7 years of boxing. Still do that 3x a week
Keep up the amazing work. You guys are an inspiration for guys like me that want to continue to lift and train martial arts for the rest of our lives, till our last breaths.
Let's go Ronald! I aspire to do what you're doing.
Oliva
@@chonkusdonkus the phone thinks its always right
“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.”
I am 34 and discovered lifting about a year and a half ago, did not do anything physical till then, spent most of my life as a super skinny tall noodle guy. It really makes me sad it took me such a long time to find the joy of being physical and missed all of those years, especially when I was younger, but I guess its better late then never. Gained about 10 kilos, still feel weak and small, but at least now I don't look malnourished anymore. Curious how I am going to look in a few years. Massive respect to this mad lad, 60 years has to be some sort of a record. Kudos.
Although skinny and lanky (6ft1) I gained a bit of fat now and I was at 82kg, then I decided to start up at the gym again after years(im 22) I have been going 5-6days a week, I have added a bit of cardio to the end of my sessions too usually on the bike. This morning I was 75.9kg so i've gone down 6kg from my starting weight and I know that a portion is water but my stomach has shrunk like 65%. I started gym in october and the diet at the end of it, so it's been about 1month of strictly eating 1800calories every day the exact same food, and I have definitely noticed the changes now.
Consistency and understanding that the results aren't overnight and will take time is necessary, 10kilos gained is very cool to see man. If not already, make sure you're hitting your macros every day so your body can rebuild itself after the gym sessions, and that you are eating ALOT of protein, 160g+
It's never too late to start, but your mid-30s is the best time to be consistent as the more you achieve before you reach 45-50, the better the outcome as you grow in years into a body that doesn't age suddenly without exercise.
34? Dude you're in great shape for growth and progression! Would it have been better if you started at 24? Sure, but no sense worrying about that. You've still got like 16 years of natural growth potential ahead of you. The fact that you've already found your way to RP says those 16 years could be optimal.
As long as you enjoyed those years they weren’t wasted :) Glad to see that you’ve embraced weightlifting and the joys of having a muscle meat vehicle lol. Keep at it ! If you have kids, or planning on it, they’re going to love having a strong dad
“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.”
Truly inspiring man, amazing at 68, such huge accomplishments in life, business and fitness, guy’s a superstar
“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.”
Roids. zzzzzz
@@utewbdroids didn’t build his business.
@@pieflies Video is about his physique, keep up
@@utewbd He explicitly said he stopped bodybuilding because he didn't want to round up. You can't roid for decades on end without paying for it. And he seems quite healthy
A fn pleasure watching Dr Mike humbled reserved and respectful as he watches and listens. GJ Atlantis
Game recognize game
How to tell Dr Mike is humbled - he didn't crack a single naughty joke during the whole video.
Have you considered Dr. Mike is normally humble and reserved, and the naughty shittalking is only his YT character?
His health and longevity is the real lesson here. We see so many older body builders barely able to walk as they get older.
Longevity, life balance and being smart.
What a lesson for all of us.
Be big, but be healthy!
Which older bodybuilders are barely able to walk besides ronnie coleman?
Why aren’t they able to walk properly?
"His health and longevity is the real lesson here." - not exactly. At first he was, according to his words, focused on gains, titles and results. Only later in life (after winning mr. Canada) he rethinked that.
@@Flahtortre-thought
@@brennand933Flex Wheeler but I don't think that makes a point.
This gym is a paradise, goddamn
Also, the founder's mindset of "there's always room for improvement" is so nice to see being presented by the head of an organization
I love Mike. The jokes, the wit, the fast-talk and humor...plus the expertise...he's like a guilty pleasure. But I RESPECT him so much with this episode. The humility and respect he showed to an elder in the sport was so important to me and speaks volumes of him. Way to be Mike. Thanks for this inspirational interview.
I am 45 and just started training hard about 6 months ago and have been super happy with my progress. Part of me wishes I had started my body building journey sooner, but better late than never. I want to be in that kind of shape in my 60s and am committed to this as a lifestyle.
Studies show that people in their 80s who never worked out can make progress and build muscle. So you're still early.
Dude is 70 and he has a physique the youth chase after....holy moly his chest pops!
He shits on majority half his age! Dude is truly inspirational!
It's called injecting testosterone
@@MenacedAssassin Maybe so, but it's also 50 years of consistency. So easy to lose muscle as you get older, even with medicinal help.
@@MenacedAssassin yea has nothing to do with hard work and diet. Get off the couch
@@MenacedAssassin It's called consistant hard work and good diet. Try it some time.
What a sweet guy! He’s still strong and looks young. That’s what Training and consistency do for you
Probably also some trt iwbh
You don't need much training or test to maintain a reasonable amount of muscle mass, not sure if he is on trt but its perfectly acceptable at his age and actually recommended, but I believe its possible to maintain the same amount of mass even at his age without trt if you have it already and you stay driven and you have good health, either way he is inspirational and gives me a positive outlook for the future and being older doesn't seem so bad when you are motivated like this @@j_crust4582
@@j_crust4582doubt it. He said that's why he wouldn't go further.
@@j_crust4582and?
@j_crust4582 trt iwbh.... what does this stand for? Sorry for my ignorance. I've been training for 55 years, now 70. Still with it BUT don't understand some of the abbreviations abbreviations nowadays 😅
Great motivational video. As a 65 y/o who is 8 months into rediscovering lifting, swimming, and cardio work, this is the kind of motivation I need to keep going. Thanks for making this video and I hope you continue to find these inspirations for us.
Forty nine year old here, working out nonstop for 7 years straight. I thought I'd have to stop around 60. Seeing this video I'm happy to know that I can keep going for a few more decades. Love weightlifting, definitely the reason I'm healthier than every single person my age that I know and even younger ones. Love this channel and other science based bodybuilding youtubers!
Testament to staying natty, still training at 68, absolute legend
I mean, I guess TRT is natty?
The real question. Like if its therapeutic levels, I suppose I would say thats nattyish, but also, I have low T and am on therapeutic TRT so lol @@snapura
Lmao
80-100mg a week is therapeutic, the 250mg "TRT" that any clinic will give you is just a small, long cycle
@@morelipstickmorecheapchick7472 yeah I'm on 100. Did he say what he's on? I may have missed it
Thanks for introducing Mr Sansousy to us. Would love to see another episode where you work through one of his workouts. I’m 66 and like him, love to train. Love basic movements like trap bar deadlifts, parallel grip chin ups and bar dips, and lots of dumbbell work, train hard, but carefully. What used to heal in 3 weeks now take 3-6 months!
Fantastic! As an older guy who loves training myself, this was so great to see. Thank you!!
At 6:59 Mr. Sansoucy said "it's a way of life". I started training at 15. I was fat and non-athletic. After 3 years I had made noticeable gains. My friends, then and to this day, always asked, "what happens when you stop working out?". Or "why do you keep working out?" It occurred to me back then and even now, so many look at training as a "fix", not a "way of life". 'Been training for 51 years now. 66 years old. Still a way of life.
I lifted on and off from 20-38, mostly off, years at a time and when "on" it was the most luke-warm nothing burger of workouts. About 1.5 years ago I got spooked by the prospect of old age and just generally "had enough" of being a soft pudding human and started really going at it. I did start slow and eventually went up to 4x a week + 2x martial arts and adjusted my diet to high protein but balanced otherwise (coming from more or less nothing but french fries, chicken nuggets and gummy worms). Now just turned 40 and I am in the best shape of my life, I always had a round face and have never had visible abs ... now they are showing like crazy (although that was never a goal tbh) and I have sharp cheekbones and a defined face. My wife (of 15 years) said she has trouble recognizing me from some angles (but its a good thing haha) as she has never seen me in good shape. I feel better than I did at 25 and to be honest, when I started this 1.5 years ago, I just wanted to be more healthy and I assumed at my age I would not get much muscle growth or strength gains anymore.... to my amazement - boy was I wrong...
THIS is the long game goal. 70 years old and built like you’re 30. I hope I get this privilege in life.
Mon Frère a travailler pour Atlantis à Laval et a adoré son expérience. QC represent!
I love this content. There are a lot of people that need to realize it’s never too late to dedicate yourself to building up your fitness. I’ve been working out on and off over my 55 years, starting at 14, and can say I never feel better than when I’m training. It’s humbling and takes effort to learn how to get results without succumbing to bad advice. RP fitness has what we need. Keep at it and stay strong.
“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.”
It’s very cool to see Dr. Mike and Jared as the students rather than the teachers in this one. Good teachers realize they don’t know it all, and their own learning never stop. 🫡 to them and also to the Mr. Raymond. If I’m blessed to live 20 more years and look that good, then I’ll consider that a major success.
Watching this was almost mystical. A lifelong commitment to your health & lifting is a “lifestyle.” Great job RP 👏 also, please drop the music in the description !!
What a motivating video. This was so well done.
Damn dude could have said he was 50 and I would have believed him 🤣
Awesome episode. My type.
If I said it once I'll say it again - strength training is the fountain of youth .
Would never believe this man is in his 60s.
Late 40's/ early 50's max I'd have guessed .
This is what the true natural BB lifestyle yields to - training into the elder age , pain free, with a solid attitude ⚡😎 💪
Well done.
Moderation in all things. None of the oldest people did any systematic exercise. And they definitely didn’t inject androgens.
weight lifting helps the skin stay taut and young looking. Add in avoiding excess sun exposure, and you will look young for a very long time.
People like Raymond Sansoucy are the real role models in fitness, like yeah sure Cbum and all the others have amazing physiques by their own right, but to be in your late 60s and move like a 30-40 year old and be self-dependant is goals
that was brilliant. so good to see a video like this. i'm in my 60s (nobody believes it - and like Raymond says here, am always reluctant to answer when asked my age). i train harder than most of the 20yr old guys in the gym, and hope to continue for many more years. it was nice to see Mike being so quietly respectful, well done with that.
But isn't the real training in the kitchen though?
Been lifting for more than a decade now and my workout sessions are only 25-30 minutes each, 4-6 days a week, depending on how busy my schedule is.
What an amazing man - inspirational for all us older lifters
42 years old in year 24 of consistent training and I'm still excited every chance I get to go into the gym and train! I have the next 4 days off you best believe I'm crushing it every day!
Yes, I think that I was in Montreal that day and saw Raymond Sansoucy win the show. I am presuming that you guys made a trip to our dear Canada and you were in the blessed province of Quebec.
This guy looks at least a decade younger than he is. Insane.
First time ever have I seen a machine specifically dedicated to overheard cable tricep extensions. I'd LOVE to have one of those, damn! So very cool!! I'm jealous.
Dr. Mike was DYING inside not cracking a joke about the magazines in the basement. DYING!
What a guy , an example for everybody to follow !
Amazing interview, this was really inspiring. He looks amazing for 68 and he is so passionate about this discipline, you can tell.
This guy's biceps are jaw dropping for his age even if he is on TRT or steroids. Challenge accepted. I'm 38 - I have 30 years not to look like sh*t.
No, lol.
I think it's just 60 yrs of training man, maybe some trt.
Get the muscle maxed out while young and you can be jacked even at old age it seems, without juice too
You might of missed the part where he said he worked out since he was 7 lol
Triceps*
Simply awesome! We cannot defy aging but we can age with strength, grace and wisdom, l salute you sir! At 52 l have trained since l was 23 and you are proof that there is no reason to stop.
I hope I can be in the same shape as him at that age. Incredible man with an amazing legacy.
Perservance - definitely what I needed to hear this morning. Love this more than I thought I would
Subscribed. What an awesome life and story. And he looks fantastic. This is what I aspire to, as I age. I'm 56 and have been lifting for over 40 years. This particular video inspired me to reply here. I still lift fairly heavy, I can still rep squat 315 pounds at a height of 5'3 and 170 lbs., although I typically won't go any heavier than 315 anymore (once in a while lol). This just motivates me to keep on keeping on... lol. Love your channel Dr. Mike.
the most important take away lesson here for me is, genetics is key.
The the key is learning your genetics are wired for the fastest gains.
Great documentary interview! Any chance of a follow up to ask about his HRT/TRT cycle? It's inspiriational to see someone set such a great example at 68! His healthy lifespan certainly exemplifies his ethos of perseverence. And finding out the secret sauce that's added to his diet and exercise would be very enlightening for those of us past the age of 60 that are moreso trying to keep it all together and delay the falling apart. At this age it's more of a daily struggle to just maintain health and fitness at a time when gains are mostly in the rear view mirror. Your channel is geared towards people in their prime, or entering their prime. But I've found tremendous value through incorporating your training advices. I don't know how you view geezers in the gym, but please know that your popularity, appreciation, and admiration for your channel likely exceeds the age range you imagine. Thanks again, Dr. Mike & team!
Inspiring. I thought I was too late getting into weight training at 40 years old. Great video.
Pff, only 40? Even 55 is no barrier. Provided there are no physical ailments or dysfunctions which could disrupt normal training regardless of age.
Talk about an inspiration, holy fuck. This guy doing dips like its nothing. How many % of men do that at age of 68, jeez.
If I can be 60% as fit in 65 years I'll be thankfull...
Great interview! Could listen to this guy for hours. Thanks RP for bringing this to us.
This is great for me,being in the 50+ training group,on how to KEEP fit!
This stuff is such a good addition to the regular content, I'm 42 I'm never going to be an athlete or a pro bodybuilder BUT smart lifting (and luck) could give me 40+ gooood years :), at 68 this guy should be everyone over 40s goals.
Here's a guy that won multiple shows, showed crazy potential at 18 and became Mr. Canada and he still didn't want to take gear. Shows that instant gratification of the newer generation.
Man, thanks for putting out real info, science, and truth. People need this, no fads. Good stuff.
This was a great video , i turned 50 this yr , still luv training since i was 19 yrs old , what an inspiration this guy is , he looks great
That was fantastic, félicitations M.Sansoucy pour votre extraordinaire carrière.
Martin Dagenais
OK, this clinches it for me. I am 68 years old, been training more than 51 years, and am so much more jacked than this guy.....I need to start my own TH-cam channel.
Do it. Teach us your ways.
Ray not jack at all😊,jack natural,,,is dad and mine i mesure is arm at 65 ,,,lol 19 3/4,,,arm i mesures what so impress,,and no stéroïd,.thank's for watching and motivation on your training..cool
Mikes videos are just awesome but this one is just something extra. This Atlantis guy just rocks and has such a great attitude about life and hard work.
Looks very healthy for 68!
Ive been back to bodybuilding for a solid dedicated year plus now after a decade absence. I started doing RP training and im not kidding when i say it has literally taken me to the next level. The shoulder pump i had today was a absolutely insane! Thank you so much for your time, effort and expertise sir!
I loved Robert Loggia as Feech in the Sopranos.
Wow, I’ve never seen Dr. Mike, so humble, like ever until this video🙌🏼
Raymond is testament that training, health and fitness are for life. Do things sensibly and naturally and you will live a long a healthy life. Take shortcuts (steroids, etc) and over-training and you are likely to shorten your life.
Dr. Mike holding his tongue about Raymond's ecentric stretch reminds me of the meme of the kid in class with all the veins in his head.
Though, to be fair, his ROM was very very good.
Add resilience to perseverance. Take the knocks and turn them into fuel. Injured? You learned a lesson, now integrate, heal, come back wiser. Just keep on, This train don't stop.
He looks so great, damn, loved the video :)
Lean muscle mass is the biggest marker for health and longevity as you age. He’s got it on point
He looks like the way we picture an old Captain America
Captain Canada
At this age, it's most important to not get injured and be aware of your body talking to you.
This has definitely given some perspective, and so applicable to training and life
You may not achieve your dream physique, goal, etc. but you work with what you got and make something of it. We may not all be Mr. Olympia but looking at him really drives my training, till the last day of my life
Start young; Stay young.
Really enjoyed this video, nice mellow vibe with a bit of motivation thrown in.
This is a great video. It has the magic touch. i cant put a finger on what it is that makes this video otherworldly. Thank you
Wow, this guy is inspiring.
Thanks Dr. Mike🙂Patiently,Persevering👌inspirational❣️
Thanks for the great video! You should get Jeff Alberts, WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder, on the channel. He is still actively competing and looking great in his 50s.
That is an incredible physique for that age, job well done!
You know Dr. Mike is being serious when he goes through an entire video without making one single sex joke.
I think this is the first video I’ve ever watched where Mike doesn’t hit on some dude. Or say any swearwords! Nice job, Mike!
Saving this video to keep remind myself to never stop working out. Use it or lose it is a scary concept.
Inspirational, yes. However, for those of us in that age range and still working out, how about asking him about effective routines for older bodybuilding? Reps, sets, recovery time, all of which change a lot at our age. Also, how does he deal with sarcopenia? Pretty well, obviously! But again, what's most effective for neutralizing it? At this age it's hard enough to keep what we have, let alone make any gains. Granted that gains are minimal now, but they're still possible!
According to what the Barbell Medicine guys say, there really isn't much difference in reps, sets, recovery time, etc. unless you're talking about a 20 year old just starting out vs a 70 year old.
@@JeffO- That may be true. In my experience having trained for decades is that while my strength levels are pretty good, it's not helpful to do more than 2, maybe three exercises per body part, twice a week or three for smaller muscles like delts that recover quickly, and no 5x5 rep ranges or things like that. Recovery is much longer I'm finding. I do a lot of research but it's good to hear from someone really doing it and doing it so well.
Wow learning about a neighbour company with Dr Mike who’s in the USA! Thank you Dr ! Merci
Awesome.
With a lot of trt comments, be good to know what he's done/doing for us trying to go the distance.
Very inspirational. It is surprising that Mr. Sansoucy only works our a max of 1 hour each session, with a very good use of time in the gym.
You should invite Mike o hearn too. Dude is obviously not natty but in his mid 50ies and crazy strong
Fifty-ies? Fifty-ies?
He dominates any conversation to the point of annoyance.
I’m 67, and I’m happy that this man lifts weights I’m sure he is I better shape that the majority of the people in his age group.
I just want to point out that I know some 85-95 year olds that are strong but lean. Not a lot of “big” guys still having good mobility and strength.
Getting big when you’re young no problem , getting big later in life is the wrong focus
An excellent video boys , I myself turn 61 February next year
I train five times a week currently using 5 sets of 20 reps per set
An average 4 to 6 different exercises per time
I do this all over winter I manage to keep my 6’6” frame around the 250lbs mark
Use lots of your tips and hacks to try and still burn some shape into this big old body 💪💪
Keep up the excellent work
There’s nothing Mike loves more than a well-trained older established man. 👍🏼❤
Beyond simple, TRT plus lifting and cardio, and judging by his white hair, the right financial choices, see he’s a founder of business, that’s half the story right there, money
Admire the respect you were displaying here, Mike.
Wow that guy is amazing and such a passion for training.much respect 💪🏽
Great interview Dr. Mike Right down my alley,I’m 62
His technique is a perfect match with his machines like a mirror 🪞
Love this video! I tell people all the time my secret to staying youthful is to stay in the gym. It's just the truth. Hope you see you at the Arnold Dr. Mike!
Totally agree, our guy IS looking very SAUCY at 68! 🙂
But yeah, having a foundation of working out and staying mostly active in your golden years is WAAAAY different than starting to train after your 50s 60s and beyond. There might already be some structural spinal issues, arthritis, etc. It's gonna take more care and more time to gain a strength. AND you may need to work on some corrective exercises first if our trainee already some pronounced imbalances.
Super impressive! The deficit pushups?!?! 😮
Man, I wish my gym had any equipment like this.
Hey Dr. Mike, can you please cover the topic of rotational ab/ core work. Great video content, by the way.
Dr mikes sheer excitement at watching his perfect form lol
We don’t just watch this channel for info. We watch it to be inspired.
Love this, more with him would be great.