Pull ups and powder skiing at 73 - A ”silverback” tells us how it’s done * Matt Pendola and Michael Stoker

Who says you can’t get stronger as you get older?

Today, Strength and RunForm Coach Matt Pendola is back and this time he’s accompanied by one of his clients, Michael ’Stoke’ Stoker, one member of a small group who Matt affectionately refers to as 'The Silverbacks’.

 

73 year old Stoke joins us to speak about how his 20 years of work with Matt has enabled him to continue powder skiing well into his 70’s, and build his strength up to the point where he can now do 7 full pull ups using the gymnastic rings (having been unable to do just 1 when he was 60).

 

Matt walks us through his approach to working with older athletes, and some of the very specific exercises he includes as well as others which he avoids. If you're looking for inspiration both in your strength training and from a 73 years young ‘silverback’ athlete, please pay attention as we also discuss:

 

• Building grip and core strength to improve pull up strength
• Why plyometrics and mobility work are hugely important for older athletes
• Older athletes need better force production
• Let your body tell you how much recovery it needs
• The benefits of kettlebell training for female athletes
• Fitness aging and longevity: It’s all about lifestyle choices

 

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Website: https://www.pendolaproject.com and check out his programs including a free movement improvement assessment and protocol

 

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Use this code —>>> MATT10. This will get you 10% off Matt's R3 strength program or RunFORM. Matt will also send you "Triathlon in season strength training anywhere" (bodyweight and bands) 6 week program at no additional cost (normally $100).

 

Listen to Matt and Bobby McGee on their RunFORM podcast

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YouTube video - This is the strength routine we chatted about which Stoke does to prepare for his powder skiing:

Ski Prep Gym routine for Stoke including hangs

 

Stoke recommended these books:

"The Wealthy Barber" by David Chilton

“A Gentlemen in Moscow”, by Amor Towles

And Matt recommends: Rebuilding Milo -  by Dr. Aaron Horshcig. The lifters guide to fixing common injuries and building a strong foundation for enhancing performance.

 

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