# Does Strength Training Raise Testosterone After 50? > Updated: 2026-08-28 · Source: https://dorsi.ai/topics/strength-training-testosterone-after-50 Strength training improves health after 50, but it may not permanently raise resting testosterone. Separate real benefits from common hormone claims. Do not lift primarily to chase a permanent testosterone increase. A systematic review in men 60 and older found no significant pooled increase in basal testosterone from resistance training, even though strength training still improves muscle, function, and health [1]. Hormones can change briefly after a workout, but that is different from raising resting testosterone long term. The training benefits are real even when a lab value does not move [1]. ## FAQ ### Can lifting cure low testosterone? No. It supports health but does not replace diagnosis or treatment for confirmed hypogonadism. ### Are compound lifts special for testosterone? They train a lot of muscle efficiently, but temporary hormone responses do not make them hormone therapy.