Strength Training for Men Over 40

Push-Pull-Power

A 3-day training split built for busy men. Joint-friendly. Muscle-building. Done in as little as 15 minutes at home.

Built for How Men Over 40 Should Train

This isn't about destroying yourself in the gym. It's about strategic, sustainable strength training that builds muscle while protecting your joints.

1

Compounds First

Focus on multi-joint movements that build real-world strength and maximize hormonal response.

2

15-30 Minutes

High-tension, rest-pause methodology. Maximum results in minimum time.

3

Joint-Friendly

Smart progressions and exercise selection that build muscle without grinding down cartilage.

4

Home-Based

Minimal equipment required. No gym membership necessary. Train on your schedule.

The 3-Day Split

Three focused sessions per week. Each targets different movement patterns for complete development.

Day 1

PUSH

Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

  • Push-ups (various progressions)
  • Overhead Press
  • Dips or Close-Grip Press
  • Lateral Raises
  • Tricep Extensions
Day 2

PULL

Back, Biceps, Rear Delts

  • Rows (dumbbell or band)
  • Pull-ups or Lat Pulldowns
  • Face Pulls
  • Bicep Curls
  • Rear Delt Flyes
Day 3

POWER

Legs, Core, Explosive

  • Squats (goblet or loaded)
  • Romanian Deadlifts
  • Lunges or Step-Ups
  • Calf Raises
  • Planks & Ab Work

Minimal Equipment Required

You don't need a gym. Here's what we recommend for home training:

Essential

Adjustable Dumbbells

5-50+ lbs range covers most exercises

Essential

Resistance Bands

Multiple tensions for assistance and added resistance

Recommended

Pull-Up Bar

Doorway mount or wall-mounted

Recommended

Adjustable Bench

Incline/decline for exercise variety

Progressive Overload Without Injury

The system tracks your performance and tells you when to progress.

When to Increase Weight

  • Hit the top of your rep range for all sets
  • Form remains solid throughout
  • Recovery between sessions is adequate
  • Increase by smallest increment available

Deload Signals

  • ! Joint pain that lingers
  • ! Performance declining week over week
  • ! Motivation and energy consistently low
  • ! Every 4-6 weeks regardless

Part of The Man Plan

Push-Pull-Power is integrated into The Man Plan system. Your fitness progress is tracked alongside your nutrition, body composition, and recovery metrics.

Workout Logging

Track sets, reps, and weights for every exercise. See your progress over time.

Recovery Monitoring

Sleep, energy, and soreness all factor into your readiness for each session.

Nutrition Sync

Your macro targets adjust based on training days vs rest days.

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