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September 15, 2025 83 mins

Is it possible to build muscle and increase strength after 40? Do you have to give up heavy lifts like squats and deadlifts as you get older?


In this episode of Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang discuss the best ways to train for longevity and health. They talk about how to keep training hard without hurting your body by using smart training methods and listening to your body. They also share their thoughts on how to stay strong and feel good for years to come.



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Chapters:

0:00 - #1 Exercise for Men 40+ 

0:41 - Stop Lifting Heavy After 40? 

1:51 - How Powerlifting Wrecked Mark Bell 

2:55 - Dangers of PEDs As You Age 

3:34 - Why John Cena Can Barely Walk 

4:45 - John Cena’s Legendary Career 

8:39 - A Pro Wrestler's REAL Schedule 

10:07 - Don’t Let Age Define You 

12:42 - You're Doing This Wrong 

14:11 - The Most DANGEROUS Deadlift 

17:23 - REAL Reason For Cena’s Back Pain 

19:00 - Are Heavy Lifts Bad After 40? 

22:28 - Squatting Without Pain 

25:25 - Exercises to Stop Doing 

28:58 - How to Get Lean & Eat What You Love 

31:36 - The Invention of the Burpee 

32:33 - You Can't Get Your Youth Back 

35:15 - #1 Mistake Athletes Make 

38:28 - Best Equipment for Better Results 

40:09 - Stronger at 50 Than 30? 

42:42 - Your Best Lifting Days Are Ahead 

43:08 - Deadlifts vs. Grandkids 

45:54 - Finding a Doctor Who Helps 

48:27 - Is Stu McGill Wrong on Deadlifts? 

51:51 - Secret to Avoiding Injury 

55:10 - Training for the Future 

57:53 - How Mark Bell Avoided Burnout 

1:02:30 - Listen to Your Body to Avoid Injury 

1:04:30 - The Hottest New Supplement 

1:07:47 - The Lifter's Fountain of Youth 

1:11:42 - The Secret to Effortless Strength 

1:14:12 - Must-Do Exercises As You Age 

1:19:16 - The Best Way to Train for Life

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