
Ted Ryce
@ted_ryce • 70,960 subscribers
Celebrity Trainer | Health Coach | Helping High-Achievers Over 40 with Fat Loss & Long-Term Health Optimization For 27+ years | BJJ Black Belt
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Push-ups get dismissed as “too easy” because most people never load them properly. If you’re doing sets of 30–50 reps, you’re not building as much strength or muscle as you think. Progression matters. Here’s how I scale the load on push-ups without machines or a weighted vest: • Start with standard push-ups • Elevate the feet to shift more load to the upper body • Add bands to increase resistance • Use rings to increase range of motion I didn't show it, but you can also elevate you feet while doing the ring push-ups to add more load as a 5th progression. Every step increases mechanical tension—which is the real driver of muscle growth. Stop repping out on push-ups. Start adding load...and enjoy the growth.
Ted Ryce65,475 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce

One of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, Georges St-Pierre, made a point on Lex Fridman’s podcast that most guys miss. Early in his career, he trained like a bodybuilder because that’s what we thought fighters should do. He grew up, like I did, watching Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jean-Claude Van Damme. Later, he realized combat sports reward efficiency, skill and energy management over pure strength or muscle mass. Today, he still lifts. But mostly for longevity, not performance. That distinction matters. Lifting is great. You should do it at least twice a week. But beyond that, you have to ask yourself what you're training for. Because if longevity is your goal and you're lifting 5-6 times a week but haven't done cardio since college, then you're missing out on lower sympathetic tone and a stronger cardiovascular system. Strength is a tool. Cardio is a tool. Skill is a tool. The mistake is turning one tool into an identity. Instead, understand what your goals are and use the right tool for the right job.
Ted Ryce141,681 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce

One of the biggest mistakes I made in my 20s and 30s? Treating warm-ups like they didn’t matter. I thought, “If I’m not lifting yet, I’m wasting time.” That mindset cost me. At 49, I look at training completely differently. Because the goal isn’t just getting through today’s workout. The goal is being able to train hard for YEARS without constantly getting hurt. Because injuries not only cost you progress, they mess with your mind. That’s why warm-ups matter. Especially after 40. You need to prepare your muscles, joints, tendons, and nervous system for explosive movement and heavy loading. And static stretching isn’t the answer. That’s why I prefer active mobility + athletic prep work like this: • Hip Flexor Stretch - 10 reps/side • Adductor Rock - 10 reps/side • Hamstring Stretch - 10 reps/side • World’s Greatest Stretch - 10 reps/side Then: • Jump Rope - 1–2 minutes • Lateral Bounds - 1–2 sets of 5 reps/side • Box Jumps - 1–2 sets of 5 reps This combination helps: • Improve mobility • Build athleticism • Reduce injury risk • Prime your nervous system • Help you feel faster & more explosive Most guys over 40 don’t need to stop training hard. They just need smarter preparation and better programming. That’s the difference. Are you a high-performing man over 40 who wants to build a body that stays athletic, powerful, and resilient? DM me “STRONG” and let's talk.
Ted Ryce20,639 görüntüleme • 26 gün önce
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