You don’t need fancy lab equipment to know if your cardiovascular training is effective. If you can hold a conversation while you’re training, you’re not pushing into that true VO2 Max threshold. Here’s how you know you’re actually getting the work done. For the full breakdown on the longevity routine I developed after quitting powerlifting and strongman competition, check out the main video linked above! #longevity #fitnessover40 #strengthtraining #vo2max #functionalfitness #cardio

At 37, I decided to pull the plug on competing while I still had a functional body. Now, it’s all about longevity. Full video on my new ‘Retirement’ Routine is linked in the Related Video button above!

Today I’m pulling out my old 2015 training logs to compare how I trained during my competitive powerlifting years to how I train now in my early 40s. The goals have shifted. It’s no longer about chasing a one-rep max or winning trophies; it’s about longevity, functional strength, and ensuring my body stays capable for years to come. In this video, I break down my specific “retirement” regimen, including: 1. My Programming Philosophy: Why I prioritize minimizing joint impact and maximizing antagonist balance. 2. Compound Swaps: Why I’ve moved away from conventional deadlifts and low-bar squats in favor of trap bar and box variations. 3. The Role of Cardio: How to hit your VO2 max without destroying your joints. 4. Injury Prevention: Addressing my past spinal issues and managing carpal tunnel while staying strong. 5. Sample Routine: A look at the exercises, volume, and accessories that keep me pain-free. Whether you’re in your 30s or already dealing with the aches of middle age, you don’t have to sacrifice strength for health. You just have to train smarter. ~Need a coach?~ I am a full-time personal trainer and I’m taking on new remote clients. If you want a program designed for longevity and real-world strength, drop me a message here: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/ Remote Coaching Powered by Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bullsstrength Join the Bull's Strength group on Discord! https://discord.gg/gQgXs8dHW8 Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BullsStrength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bullsstrengthathletics/ Tips are always appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bullsstrength 00:00 Intro 02:27 "Retiring" 04:01 Programming Philosophy 08:23 Conventional vs Trap Bar 09:33 Lower Body Compound Movements 13:11 Lower Body Accessories 18:07 Lower Body Cardio 19:57 Upper Body Compound Movements 24:56 Upper Body Accessories 27:27 Upper Body Cardio 29:37 Is It Effective?

Training for longevity means knowing the difference between "good pain" and "injury risk." If you aren't listening to your body, your body will eventually force you to take a break. Train smart, stay consistent, and stay in the game for the next 20 years. For my full breakdown on how I’ve programmed my training to be joint-friendly and sustainable, check out my latest long-form video: "The Reality of 40+ Fitness (Build, Don't Break)" linked above.

I stopped pulling from behind the bar years ago and switched to the trap bar. It balances the load between your anterior and posterior chain, saving your lumbar spine while still building massive strength. For the full breakdown on training after 40, check out my video: "The Reality of 40+ Fitness (Build, Don't Break)" linked above. #trapbar #deadlift #strengthtraining #over40fitness #longevity #fitnessmotivation #strengthcoach

What is it like going from competition and progression to "retirement mode?" In this video, I describe what has changed in my training since turning 40. Related Content: Warming Up For Strength Training: https://youtu.be/mgJAQc-6Fd4 My Supplement Stack: https://youtu.be/96jlC3hYtlk Cardio vs Strength: https://youtu.be/4Pa8C70Pq6s Trap Bar Deadlift Guide: https://youtu.be/TKM2BqaHWPk Website: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/ Bull's Strength FREE 5x5 Program: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/free-strength-program Remote Coaching Powered by Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bullsstrength Join the Bull's Strength group on Discord! https://discord.gg/gQgXs8dHW8 Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BullsStrength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bullsstrengthathletics/ Tips are always appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bullsstrength 00:00 Growing Older 01:19 Listening To Your Body 02:56 Mobility 03:45 Training Smarter 05:47 Why Choose Compound Lifts? 06:51 Nutrition Demands 07:50 Consistency vs Intensity 08:48 Check Your Ego 09:40 Cardio vs Resistance Training

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Remote Coaching Powered by Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bullsstrength Tips are always appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bullsstrength Bull's Strength FREE 5x5 Program: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/free-strength-program Join the Bull's Strength group on Discord! https://discord.gg/gQgXs8dHW8 Website: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BullsStrength Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/v3Df2fw1XhCy/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@BullsStrength:8 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OHnnI_j_kbHIgvnjYXMCA I don't really use Instagram, but here's a link: https://www.instagram.com/bullsstrengthathletics/ 00:00 Intro 00:18 My Injury 01:40 Path Forward 04:13 Supplement Stack 07:50 Diet 08:17 Exercise Routine For (My) Slipped Discs 14:20 Current Status of Bull's Strength 15:40 What Caused The Injury? 17:17 Original Outro 18:32 Update!

In this video we explore the reason why the original games died, attempted revivals (what I refer to as the "dark ages" since there was a blackout from official games), and finally the rebirth of the modern Olympics in 1896. Bull's Strength FREE 5x5 Program: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/free-strength-program Remote Coaching Powered by Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bullsstrength Join the Bull's Strength group on Discord! https://discord.gg/gQgXs8dHW8 Website: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BullsStrength Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/v3Df2fw1XhCy/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@BullsStrength:8 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OHnnI_j_kbHIgvnjYXMCA I don't really use Instagram, but here's a link: https://www.instagram.com/bullsstrengthathletics/ Tips are always appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bullsstrength 00:00 Intro 00:40 The Death of the Olympics in Ancient Greece 02:36 The Cotswold Olimpick Games 03:17 Shin Kicking and Low Kicks 05:24 The Last Cotswold Game 06:07 Cotswold Revival 06:41 Olympiade de la République 07:20 Creator's Execution 08:07 The First Olympic Game to Use Measurements 09:08 Why Was This So Hard to Research? 09:41 Zappas Olympics 10:16 The 1896 Olympics 10:48 A 2,500 Year Old Stadium 11:18 Crowd Funding 11:48 Rules? 12:05 Summary 12:39 The Marathon of 1896 13:02 The 1,200m Swim of Death 13:42 The Olympic Hymn 14:00 Olympic Weightlifting in 1896 14:19 No Weight Classes 14:31 Similar Structure to Modern Strongman 14:47 Rowing Events Cancelled 15:09 Outro

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Bull's Strength FREE 5x5 Program: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/free-strength-program Remote Coaching Powered by Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bullsstrength Join the Bull's Strength group on Discord! https://discord.gg/gQgXs8dHW8 Website: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BullsStrength Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/v3Df2fw1XhCy/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@BullsStrength:8 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OHnnI_j_kbHIgvnjYXMCA I don't really use Instagram, but here's a link: https://www.instagram.com/bullsstrengthathletics/ Tips are always appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bullsstrength 00:00 Intro 01:40 Why would you want to be flexible? 03:01 Have tight joints is better 04:00 QRD on weaknesses along muscle chains 05:02 Tight muscle leads to injury outside the gym 05:50 Mark's idea of yoga 08:24 What yoga actually is 10:15 Being flexible is advantageous, period 12:15 Mark doesn't know or care 14:12 Yoga is all about the money 16:07 Mark's conclusion 17:03 My conclusion

This is a reaction to Mark Rippetoe's video citing that the Trap Bar is useless. It is commentary on Mark's opinions and falls under fair use guidelines. Original Video From Starting Strength: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z94qTzsa-24 Bull's Strength FREE 5x5 Program: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/free-strength-program Remote Coaching Powered by Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bullsstrength Join the Bull's Strength group on Discord! https://discord.gg/gQgXs8dHW8 Website: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BullsStrength Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/v3Df2fw1XhCy/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@BullsStrength:8 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OHnnI_j_kbHIgvnjYXMCA I don't really use Instagram, but here's a link: https://www.instagram.com/bullsstrengthathletics/ Tips are always appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bullsstrength 00:00 Intro 01:00 Useless Piece of Junk 02:34 You Can't Deadlift A Trap Bar 04:15 Heavy TBDs Are Dangerous 05:15 Unstable Lockout 07:55 Deadlifting in Squat Shoes 09:23 More Lockout Ranting 10:05 Controlled Instability Is Bad 10:50 The Trap Bar Swings Back and Forth 13:46 Mark Nullifying His Argument 14:48 Wow.. 16:53 Put Your Back Into It? 22:44 Form Is Impossible to Reproduce? 28:12 Deadlifts Are For Training Back 29:35 Just Squat! 30:37 Falling Down 34:00 Powerlifting Dogma? 35:45 The Grip Situation 37:00 You Can Pull More With Conventional 38:37 Trap Bar Wobbling Out of CONTROL 39:55 INSTABILITY ALERT 40:30 Conclusion

Bull's Strength FREE 5x5 Program: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/free-strength-program Remote Coaching Powered by Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bullsstrength Join the Bull's Strength group on Discord! https://discord.gg/gQgXs8dHW8 Website: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BullsStrength Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/v3Df2fw1XhCy/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@BullsStrength:8 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OHnnI_j_kbHIgvnjYXMCA I don't really use Instagram, but here's a link: https://www.instagram.com/bullsstrengthathletics/ Tips are always appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bullsstrength 00:00 Intro 00:30 Switching to Straps 01:51 Post Competition Cyst Growth 03:37 Cyst Growth Part 2 05:46 Continued Pain After Cyst Removal 06:00 Troubleshooting 06:56 Putting 2 and 2 together 07:30 One More Variable- Wrist Straps 08:35 Testing Raw Grip 10:23 Raw Grip Test - Results 11:11 Did Straps Cause My Cysts To Form 13:44 Using Straps - Crutches? More Like Nooses 15:20 Microinjuries vs Ganglion Cysts 18:21 Diminished Pain And My Conclusion

Bull's Strength FREE 5x5 Program: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/free-strength-program Remote Coaching Powered by Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bullsstrength Join the Bull's Strength group on Discord! https://discord.gg/gQgXs8dHW8 Website: https://www.bullsstrengthathletics.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/BullsStrength Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/v3Df2fw1XhCy/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@BullsStrength:8 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OHnnI_j_kbHIgvnjYXMCA I don't really use Instagram, but here's a link: https://www.instagram.com/bullsstrengthathletics/ Tips are always appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bullsstrength 00:00 Intro 01:00 Unboxing 02:26 Eating the Reaper 03:01 "Yeah, it's starting to hit"