Originally Posted by
DnvrFox
I wish I had "expertide" in weight lifting, but I don't. When I say I lift heavy weights, I need to qualify that - I lift heavy weights FOR ME, which is likely a lot less weight than you (or most folks) lift. Sorry to mislead you there.
But, I DO get a great kick at increasing my weights. Most folks lose about 1% of their strength per year after their 20's, which is entirely preventable. At 68yo, it is a real blast INCREASING my weight and setting new personal records.
Perhaps so, and like you said everything is relative. At the last competition I lifted at there was a guy in the masters open division who dead lifted 500 and change then benched in the mid 300's. This guy was also in his sixties. I'd be happy with half his strength when/if I reach that age.
Do what works best for you. You cant have pride when your at the gym, no matter how big and strong you are there will always be someone bigger and stronger working out at the same time you are. I think they keep these people out back in storage.
Bau