Centre of Metabolism, Ageing, and Physiology

Old man strength: is dad really stronger?

 

Sometimes, older men seem to possess incredible strength for their age. People call it “old man strength”. But is it an actual phenomenon? Do older guys really retain their strength? Or even get stronger?

Read more from our experts in The Conversation UK.

Posted on Thursday 28th July 2016

Clinical, Metabolic and Molecular Physiology

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