Former power lifter having trouble

[Jknox]

weight training runs in my family and my grandfather was a big-time bodybuilder back in the 40s

my question is now that I am an older guy in my 50s how should my weight training change? I've been a power lifter for the better part of 25 years
but I feel like my body can't handle it anymore. Has anyone had a similar experience where you switched to do anymore bodybuilding instead of powerlifting and what are some of the tips you can give me

 

[stevesmi]

take more time off and deload as your body asks for it

get into yoga and stretching more

 

[the_alcatraz]

weight training runs in my family and my grandfather was a big-time bodybuilder back in the 40s

my question is now that I am an older guy in my 50s how should my weight training change? I've been a power lifter for the better part of 25 years
but I feel like my body can't handle it anymore. Has anyone had a similar experience where you switched to do anymore bodybuilding instead of powerlifting and what are some of the tips you can give me

powerlifting is hard on the body
you need to take time off and refeed

 

[ceo]

bros powerlifters need recovery time like all others

 

[ROIDDERS]

i agree with steve you need more rest here and recovery

 

[Quadsweep]

It looks like rest is in order and more food.

 

[Ulter]

powerlifters over train need time off

 

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[JasonPriest]

you need to do a better job protecting your joints

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

More rest days and just learn to listen to your body