Tricep atrophy in older lifters

[foodie]

I've noticed that older lifters' triceps tend to atrophy. Look at arnie, lou, coleman, etc. What's the cause of this? Too much GH + slin? Nerve damage? Too many site injections?

[_aj_]

Some of us have tricep atrophy since birth...

[Palpatine Q]

I know what you mean.

I'll be 51 next june

[Rudee]

I'm in my 40's, and what I've been noticing is that the muscles that are starting to lose mass, despite still being strong, are my Quads and Hammies.   They just don't pump up like they did when I was in my 30's or 20's. Getting older sucks.   Been doing 20 rep squats with 225, and that's got my lungs working, but the pump isn't there like it used to be.   Lower back not like it used to be, so don't want to go heavier than that.

[gracie bjj]

I'm in my 40's, and what I've been noticing is that the muscles that are starting to lose mass, despite still being strong, are my Quads and Hammies.   They just don't pump up like they did when I was in my 30's or 20's. Getting older sucks.   Been doing 20 rep squats with 225, and that's got my lungs working, but the pump isn't there like it used to be.   Lower back not like it used to be, so don't want to go heavier than that.

same here, if i try to squat to heavy i feel it in my lower back bad, u r right getting old sucks ass

[Julio Ceasar]

I know what you mean.

I'll be 51 next june

haha, inmortal! Nice to have some extra years and to get some nice 25-30 year old ladies! Or just looking at everyone around u and se them getting old bald fat weak...all friends wifes give u looks and being nice to u and knowing u can have intercourse with them anyday haha.

[flinstones1]

I think I read dave tate say it's from years of heavy benching OP.

groink could easily pass for early 30's lol

[Nick Danger]

I'm in my 40's, and what I've been noticing is that the muscles that are starting to lose mass, despite still being strong, are my Quads and Hammies.   They just don't pump up like they did when I was in my 30's or 20's. Getting older sucks.   Been doing 20 rep squats with 225, and that's got my lungs working, but the pump isn't there like it used to be.   Lower back not like it used to be, so don't want to go heavier than that.

Walking lunges with a barbell...

[anabolichalo]

i read about 150 bro science threads on this issue

and the general parroting consensus seems to be

nerve damage in the upper spine from heavy lifting

[wild willie]

I know what you mean.

I'll be 51 next june

LOL!!!!

[MAXX]

everything athrophies as you get older. probably just more noticable in the tric

[Simple Simon]

I have lovely triceps.

[Knooger]

I know what you mean.

I'll be 51 next june

Dead by 52.

[backday]

I know what you mean.

I'll be 51 next june

[anabolichalo]

I know what you mean.

I'll be 51 next june

I have lovely triceps.

TEAM TRICEPS!

[Julio Ceasar]

great offseason shape! SHow us the difference wehn cruising on 250ml for 3 months!

[tommywishbone]

Spinal stenosis caused by cervical vertebrate compression and associated disc damage.  It is reasonably common and the correlation between the condition and diminishing tricep size is undeniable.

The condition causes a person to be unable to recruit (fire) their triceps and this results in atrophy.  

[_bruce_]

Aren't the arms solely powered by the nerves in the neck?

[anabolichalo]

Spinal stenosis caused by cervical vertebrate compression and associated disc damage.  It is reasonably common and the correlation between the condition and diminishing tricep size is undeniable.

The condition causes a person to be unable to recruit (fire) their triceps and this results in atrophy.  

more evidence squatting DOES NOT "build arms"

 


fucking powerlifting trolls

[anabolichalo]

Spinal stenosis caused by cervical vertebrate compression and associated disc damage.  It is reasonably common and the correlation between the condition and diminishing tricep size is undeniable.

The condition causes a person to be unable to recruit (fire) their triceps and this results in atrophy.  

this also suggest that squatting should be avoided

but if you must squat

front squat would be much preffered as it does not compress cervical vertebrae?


please confirm

i will not sleep at night without conclusive answer

[flinstones1]

Spinal stenosis caused by cervical vertebrate compression and associated disc damage.  It is reasonably common and the correlation between the condition and diminishing tricep size is undeniable.

The condition causes a person to be unable to recruit (fire) their triceps and this results in atrophy.  

so every young guy who trains with weights should avoid squats, deadlifts, and military presses..

[Lustral]

What triceps did arnold or ruhl have to lose? Like saying shizzo is losing dignity the more he posts.

[judochoke]

my triceps are still full and big at 57. can still close grip 315 for almost ten reps. still do nose busters, and i can still get a great pump.

[thebrink]

Cartilage buildup in the elbows make them pointy which can cause your triceps to look shittier.

[oldgolds]

Wait until you see what age is gonna do to your pecs...They get droopy and pointy.