500lb deadlift

[adamr]

210! Wow H!

[JohnR]

Normally I'd be up for a challenge like this, but I just check the powerlifting record book and DLing 500lb (226.8kg) would take me 1.8kg above the New Zealand record for my age group and weight category. I'll just go back into my corner and work towards 2.5xBW.

[holvoetn]

Normally I'd be up for a challenge like this, but I just check the powerlifting record book and DLing 500lb (226.8kg) would take me 1.8kg above the New Zealand record for my age group and weight category.

Why let that hold you back ?

[JohnR]

Normally I'd be up for a challenge like this, but I just check the powerlifting record book and DLing 500lb (226.8kg) would take me 1.8kg above the New Zealand record for my age group and weight category.

Why let that hold you back ?

Good point H. Maybe I'm letting reality get in the way of my imagination. However, if I ever get within striking distance of the mark I'll be getting myself registered as a powerlifter and entering some official competitions so I can get myself into the record book, rather than settling for posting an unverified record of the lift in this thread (with all due respect to the status of this forum, of course )

I'll be catching up with a fellow indoor rowing friend at the NZ Masters Games at the end of the month. Last year he celebrated turning 70 by setting NZ and World deadlift records in the Masters M5 category. Gordon Fletcher, NZ. Maybe Gordon can give me some tips on how to add another 27kg or so to my DL!

[Mouse]

John - check out Bobu's Log - he is 62 years old, has just recently pulled 400lbs and is chasing 500lbs now.

[JohnR]

Please don't get me wrong Mouse, I really do appreciate you're effort to motivate me ... and I'm not saying it's not impossible.

However, I believe I know my limitations better than someone on the other side of the world who has never met me, who I would hazard a guess may not be in the older age group (it does make a difference - see below), who doesn't know my background etc.

Gordon (above) is a seriously strong guy who has been powerlifting for maybe 50 years. he is bigger than me (two weight categories above me) and has both his biceps tendons still intact! My right tendon went while doing weighted pull-ups about four years ago and I was told it could not be repaired. The left one went 14 months ago while doing pretty heavy barbell shrugs. I was lucky enough to find a surgeon who had a good track record for repairing biceps tendons (it's a relatively rare operation, especially at the distal end) and I was able to have it reattached. ... I won't even mention the supraspinatus surgery LOL!

If the tendon were ripped out again it's unlikely it could be reattached. I probably shouldn't be tempting fate by deadlifting heavy, so I kind of made a mental note to stop once/if I got to 200kg. I'm obviously a slow learner but think I've finally come the realization that, as one gets older and continues to weight train hard, there's an increasing risk that muscle strength will outstrip tendon strength and repairing/rehab'ing tendons in no way compares with fibres of the muscle belly.

Sorry for hijacking the thread but perhaps you will now have a better appreciation of my earlier reference to reality getting in the way.

[adamr]

To still be lifting at 61 is an inspiration John. To still be lifting heavy is unbelievable!

[Tryfis]

Respect.

[Tryfis]

200kg raw no chalk some baby powder. ( Belt is pretty uncomfortable )

[pangram]

55kg to go....hm...count me in

[MazdaMatt]

200kg raw no chalk some baby powder. ( Belt is pretty uncomfortable )

Does baby powder have any close resemblance to the effects of chalk? I've never tried either.

[holvoetn]

55kg to go....hm...count me in

500lbs = +-227kg.
I think you need a bit more then 55kg to bridge that gap

By all means, you are most welcome for trying to get there.
It's the road which counts, not the end-goal

[pangram]

Oh doh thanks for the welcome

[rafaerusan]

Count me in, too. I've only got uhh.. 275 lbs more to go.

[JohnR]

Count me in, too. I've only got uhh.. 275 lbs more to go.

Konnichiwa Rafaerusan. It's not that bad. Your profile says you have 5x5 DL at 225 lb. This is a 1-rep competition, not 5x5. Have a go at a single rep and you might surprise yourself. I'm picking if you throw another 25 lb on each side you'll get it or be very close.