​Can you build muscle after 40? Let’s separate the myths from the facts​

Fact: It’s never too late. Literally.

Muscle building, or hypertrophy, is possible well into your 60s, 70s, and even 80s. Studies have shown that older adults respond positively to resistance training, often gaining strength, muscle mass, and even improving bone density. One study in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that previously sedentary seniors made significant strength gains within 12 weeks of training.
The body doesn’t just throw in the towel because you had your 40th birthday. It just wants you to train smarter, recover better, and stop comparing yourself to your 25-year-old gym selfies.