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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI deadlifted 500lbs today
I'm in my 90s.* I maxed at this in the 1960s and worked my way back in the last couple years.
Never, ever, let people tell you what you can and cannot do. My VA doctor told me to stop lifting bc of my knees 30 years ago. I think he died 10 years ago.
* Yeah, I was dizzy as heck for probably 30 minutes after. Lisnopril 10mg.
Ron Obvious
(6,261 posts)In the literal sense of the word!
Cal33
(7,018 posts)5 years ago. As long as you keep it up, it will help your bones and joints to stay healthy
longer. There is a time limit though -- with some it comes sooner, with others later.
You're in the later group.
progressoid
(50,638 posts)Xyzse
(8,217 posts)You just became one of my idols.
Iris
(15,989 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)NightWatcher
(39,353 posts)riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)steve2470
(37,461 posts)I daresay amongst your agemates, you are the champ ?
The Velveteen Ocelot
(119,966 posts)Best I can do is haul my own fat butt around.
BlueState
(645 posts)I was just thinking of skipping my morning run. I'm going to do it. Thanks for posting.
Fla Dem
(25,538 posts)GOLGO 13
(1,681 posts)I salute you sir!
panader0
(25,816 posts)Reter
(2,188 posts)Not doubting you, but even posting on even turning on a computer, let alone posting on DU in your 90's is damn impressive. I doubt Jack LaLanne could even come close to 500 pounds in his 90's.
Edit: I guess I'll be called the jerk here for speaking up, but the record is 187.5 pounds for someone over 90:
http://deadspin.com/91-year-old-weightlifter-is-stronger-than-you-and-every-513590450
So if what you are saying is true, you should contact the Guinness Book of World Records ASAP.
MosheFeingold
(3,051 posts)Completely different.
steve2470
(37,461 posts)I have no idea what the standard for dead lift is. Way back in the day, my fuzzy memory is you had to lift it waist-height ?
MosheFeingold
(3,051 posts)steve2470
(37,461 posts)I think 40 years ago or so, I managed 250 pounds, barely.
MosheFeingold
(3,051 posts)I know several gym friends who are in their late 80s who bench 215 for reps.
If the question is "do they use steroids" the answers is "yes, since the 1970s."
Orrex
(63,897 posts)And can you help me move my piano to the attic?
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)My kids deadlift, but I've never done it.
I'm afraid my arms would pop off, like in that SNL skit.