The Over 50 Guide to Getting (and Staying) Strong with Andy Baker

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Today we have a classic rewind episode - this episode originally aired back in August of 2021, and we’ve gained a ton of new listeners since then. If you’re at all interested in being strong, fit, and capable as you age, stick around, you’re in for a treat!

My guest today is Andy Baker. Andy has over 17 years of experience as a personal trainer and strength coach and is one of the most sought-after strength and fitness experts in the industry. Andy coaches high level elite athletes as well as “athletes of aging” and is the co-author of “Practical Programming for Strength Training” with Mark Rippatoe. Andy is also the co-author of “The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life after 40” with Dr. Jonathon Sullivan. In this episode Andy shares exactly what we should do to get strong, as well as how we should do it.

We cover optimum exercise selection, set and reps, programming and progressions – for everyone from the very basic beginner to the advanced athlete looking to compete in the sport of powerlifting. In this episode we also discuss:

Health outcomes between older people who weight train vs those who don’t

The roll of CrossFit in putting barbells into older people’s hands

The importance of coaching and self-education

How to get started with strength training

How to break through training plateaus

How to train for first powerlifting meet

And much, much more!

You can connect with Andy on Instagram @bakerbarbell

We discussed the following resources in this episode:

Andy’s Website – www.andybaker.com

Andy’s Training Programs - www.andybaker.com/training-programs

Starting Strength Website – www.startingstrength

Search for a Starting Strength Certified Coach – www.startingstrength.org/site/coaches

Book – Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training by Mark Rippetoe

Book – Practical Programming for Strength Training by Andy Baker & Mark Rippetoe

Book - The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40 by Andy Baker & Dr. Jonathon Sullivan

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