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Can men in their 50s build muscle? Yes—Here's how to do it safely and effectively

According to a meta-analysis published in *Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise*, older men who followed a progressive resistance training program gained an average of 2.4 pounds of lean body mass. This scientific evidence directly counters the myth that men in their 50s cannot build muscle and proves that significant gains are indeed possible with the right approach and dedication.

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