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Originally posted by AirmanJeff:
Awesome, what's your height/weight?
6’3”, unknown. I’m currently losing, slowly. And not weighing. My guess is around 400 from a high of about 460.
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Originally posted by Fla. Jim:
Ahh to be young again!!
A relative thing, to be sure. I’m late to the weight lifting game at 36.
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Originally posted by 1s1k:
I’m just curious as to the risk reward. Now keep in mind if I was 30 it wouldn’t cross my mind but now that I’m approaching the double nickel I would be super worried about an injury that could be life altering. Keep in mind I have no idea what the risk is as it could be minuscule. I’m just curious what you get out of the particular lift as compared to one that would seem to be much lower risk.
I might just be more sensitive about this because I saw my dad who was incredibly active and thoroughly enjoying his retirement then hurt his back when he was 70 and within 2 years he had almost no joy in life because of back pain. Then only lasted a pretty miserable 5 years after that.
Im certainly no expert, but I am careful about a proper back position and core tension. Any sort of weightlifting has some risk I suppose, but I don’t really feel that deadlifts are more risky than other lifts. I think people think it is because of the way they look taxing on the back but I think that’s largely a false perception. In he end, proper form is king and one can’t get lazy.
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Originally posted by wrightd:
I don't know what your age or body type or natural abilities are, but that sounds pretty good. Congrats dude. BTY, don't sacrifice technique and smart training for raw weight. Raw weight without correct technique is cheating in a sense. Be careful with your lower back, that part of your body demands proper technique and smart training. And since you haven't been doing it for very long, I might slow down if I were you, not in your goals per se, but the rate of your progression. If you "progress" too fast, you will injure yourself and loose whatever gains you thought you should have otherwise made. Marathon runners are not made on one year, and weight lifters are no exception. So enjoy yourself but be smart about it. The smarter you train, the better your outcome in the long run. One good thing about it though, is after your lifting days are over, you will always be stronger than your peers that never did that type of training when they were your age. I don't know if there is a scientific basis for that, but that has been my personal experience over the years. Enjoy it, it's very personally rewarding, and the extra strength comes in very handy when you need or want to use it. I did all that stuff during high school and college and enjoyed the hell out of it. Good times.
Initial “gains” came very fast for deadlift and I think that’s largely the more minor muscles catching up with natural body potential. I have a lot of “base strength” from being grossly overweight but moderately active for decades. If it is a thing, I think I’m naturally an athletic type who was too lazy to eat right. The progression from never lifting to 435lb dead took as long as 435 to now. Progress in the form of weight lifted has certainly slowed substantially.
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Originally posted by Keystoner:
Is your physique like a football player or Arnold? Do you have a belly? Just curious.
I’m no bodybuilder. My BF% 6 months ago was whopping 43%. I’m not sure where it’s at now but lower. Slow progress in the right direction is my goal and that is happening so I’m not worried about the metrics.
