The Barbell Prescription

The Barbell Prescription is a companion book to Mark Rippetoe's, Starting Strength, for strength training after 40, as the subtitle states. This book is a stark contrast to many of the "bro science" books that never differentiate training methods by age demographic. The Barbell Prescription is simple, effective, and empathetic to the training and recovery necessary for "older" lifters to maintain/gain strength while minimizing injuries.