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91-year old benchpresses 144 lbs. (Read 120 times)

BeeRunB


    In the "You can be old and weak and flabby, or you be old and strong and buff" department:

    http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/powerlifting-record-breaking-senior-1.3617512

    Daydreamer1


      Probably can beat me .   It's really nice to see someone who doesn't just sit down and waste away.  I really hope he makes his 100 year goal.

        Benching close to his own body weight is quite impressive.  Even if you lift weight regularly, it is hard to get there unless you train consistently.

        runnerclay


        Consistently Slow

          My goal is to lift my body weight

          Run until the trail runs out.

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          Marylander


            Very nice! When I was doing powerlifting competitions there were almost always one or more seniors at the meets I did (I'm referring to 65+ year olds). In one there was a husband/wife duo competing. I'm pretty sure they were both in their 80s (I can't find the results, it was back in 2004).