I’m 40 and just got back to weights. Started on “Starting Strength” program. Making great linear progress. Squat from bare bar to 115 tonight. Everything getting stronger.
Hi. I started lifting at 41 to lose some weight. I was 80kg (176#) then and wore size 36 jeans. I’m 46 now and 93kg (204#). My jeans are size 33 and I squat 175kg (386#), bench 125kg (275#) and deadlift 235kg (518#). I’ve never used drugs or even any supplements except for creatine occasionally. I don’t even use protein powder. Yes, you can make gains at our age.
My two cents.
Started working out a month before my 37th birthday. Now, at 42, I can bench 365 for two clean reps, have deadlifted 500, and can front squat 365. And I just lift during my lunch hour(and 30 minutes). If I can do it, you can; I’m the laziest mf on the planet