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Yesterday I bench pressed 180 pounds.  That is quite an accomplishment since Feb 12, 2018 I could not do an empty bar. I look like the quintessential little old man at 5'7" 157 pounds and 74 years old.
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When its time to fight, you fight like you are the third monkey on the ramp to get on Noah's Arc... and brother, it is starting to rain!
The chair is against the wall.
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Congratulations! How did you train? Did you change your diet or add supplements?
Nice job!
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Good for you!
Physical fitness will probably help you live longer.
Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!
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“Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”
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New workout TShirt needed...
HERE COME THE BOOM!!!
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That’s impressive, congratulations.
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Great job! Congrats......
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Good work, Ringman. Not many 157 lb 74 year-olds can do that.
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Like.
Outstanding accomplishment.
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Good on you RM...Lower back, shoulders, arms and legs...These parts either save you or cause you problems-often coming out under weight of something dead on your back.
Getting older is a pain...Grins 😬😎
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For the last few months I train by doing three sets of ten with 100 and increased up to 115 now. I do the three sets until I can't finish the third set. I didn't change my diet at all since Sue and I have been trying to eat healthy for the last few years. As far as supplements we take half dozen pills every day. Since I want to bench 200 by the end of the year I just started taking some Testogen. I looked on the 'net and found this one had a bunch of five start ratings.
It amazes folks when they realize on Nov 8, 2017 and July 6, 2018 I had rotator cuff surgery on first the right and then the left shoulder. I couldn't even work the bolt on my rifle before the right was repaired. Since I quit drinking diet pop I have pretty much been pain free; for which I heartily thank the Lord. Last August I started what I call dead lift. I started with twenty-five pounds in each hand and stand up with them and go down and touch them to my toes and back up. Over the months I increased the weight as my strength increased. About a month ago I graduated myself up to eighty pounds in each hand. I do these in three sets of ten, also.
I used to carry dead deer on my back. Two years ago I installed a very small wench in the back of my pickup because I was getting so weak. This year I think I will be able to toss the deer into the pickup!
About getting older.... I can no longer jog or my heart rate escalates almost immediately up to about 180 beats per minutes. So I now just walk.
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Great job!!!! I'm lucky I got the farm to keep me in shape.
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OUTSTANDING!
Lifting is good to the Gray Haired Brigade. Of which I'm a member.
Regards, Guy
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I was 32 years old, 6'2- 240 and will never forget my best bench press at 365 lbs.
It would probably kill me 26 years later.
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Ringman , great job hoss !
Trying to get your benchpress up - I'd recommend not doing benchwork a lot maybe once per week max two weeks would be better . I've read of top benchpress guys that only bench every 3-4 weeks , but each time they add a bit of weight .
Work shoulders , legs , back etc. don't over do it on bench work .
I use to overwork myself - my whole body . Get plenty of rest - ride a stationary bike , walk , rowing machine , calf raises etc. come bench day you'll feel the strength and see what I'm talking about .
Best of luck - remember you're 74 not 24 I'd advise against any extreme staining and exertion . There's too much hunting/shooting/rifle building left to do - don't over do it .
PRESIDENT TRUMP 2024/2028 !!!!!!!!!!
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When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.
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BTW....congratulations.
The average person really doesn't realize how weak they are.
I trained hard for many years to achieve my best and still can't believe I was able to press that.
My youngest brother was just born strong and had lifted 4 days a week just about his entire life.
I watched him do a couple reps with 405 one day, and though not a monumental number in the weightlifting world, the average person would be crushed to death by the load.
Lifting heavy in the gym really helped me on all of my big game hunts over the years.
There was a gym right next to where I worked as a butcher for many years and I just incorporated it into my daily routine.
Even after all these years, I believe those years still help me.
Keep at it Ringman.
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