# Muscle Building After 50

> Older adults can build muscle with lighter weights to avoid injury.
- Title: Muscle Building After 50 · Men's Health | Shortify
- Summary: Older adults can build muscle with lighter weights to avoid injury. Bryan Krahn and Dr. Pat Davidson say lifting lighter weights after 50 builds muscle…
- Keywords: bryan krahn, dr pat davidson, men's health, muscle building, over 50 fitness, strength training, Muscle, Building
- Source: Men's Health — https://menshealth.com/fitness/a74135149/over-50-fitness-bryan-krahn-interview
- Author: Jocelyn Solis-Moreira
- Published: 2026-10-14T19:15:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bryan krahn, dr pat davidson, men's health, muscle building, over 50 fitness, strength training
## Muscle Building After 50
Bryan Krahn, 53, says older adults lose strength but can still build muscle quickly with proper training.

> The older you get, it’s strength that slowly filters out
## Avoid Injury with Machines
Krahn uses machines for controlled movements after a shoulder injury to prevent injury.
## Train Within Limits
Krahn advises subtracting 10 percent of weight from your known limits to avoid injury.

> Not what you used to do, not what you think you could do on a great day
## Optimal Reps for Muscle
Dr. Pat Davidson says eight to 15 reps of hack squats build muscle safely without injury.
## Key takeaway

Bryan Krahn and Dr. Pat Davidson say lifting lighter weights after 50 builds muscle safely without injury.