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Kirk Charles

Kirk Charles is a Certified Personal Trainer, Writer and Fitness Model who has conducted 10,000+ training sessions to help his clients become Fit Beyond 40.
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Men Over 40 Can Use This Simple Move to Build Up Grip Strength

Train your forearms to develop an important quality that will help in your workouts and day-to-day life.

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Men Over 40 Can Use This Super Effective Variation to Perfect Their Chinups

Take a seat to get stronger and add a new element to your bodyweight pulls.

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Men Over 40 Can Build Big Arms With the Dumbbell Incline Curl

Your arm day workout should be more nuanced than just grabbing a weight and letting it rip.

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Men Over 40 Can Build Chest Muscle More Safely With This Smart Bench Move

Change up your positioning to reap all the benefits of a fly exercise—without the shoulder risks.

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Men Over 40 Can Build Their Shoulders With the Z-Press

You'll put yourself in a better position to take on overhead pressing with this variation.

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Men Over 40 Can Build Stronger Arms With This 2-Part Exercise

Pull double duty and use this move to light up your biceps and forearms.

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Men Over 40 Can Use This Simple Pose to Ease Into Yoga

If you're not the most flexible guy in class, start with this basic move.

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Men Over 40 Can Use the Chair Pose to Mix Up Their Workouts

It's as simple as sitting down—but it won't be easy.

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Men Over 40 Can Strengthen Their Shoulders and Challenge Their Abs With 1 Move

This simple kettlebell exercise can help to improve your mobility—and put your core to the test.

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Men Over 40 Can Try the Poliquin Raise for Strong Shoulders

Level up your lateral raise and slow down to build more size and strength.

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The Half Pigeon Stretch Can Help Men Over 40 Loosen Up Tight Hips

You'll move better (and feel better, too) if you try this before your next workout.

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Men Over 40 Can Use This Piece of Gear for Safer Deadlifts

By swapping out your barbell, you'll be able to work smarter and protect your gains.

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