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Well it is always great to see another 50+ year old wanting to get back in shape whether bodybuilding or power lifting or strongman.
Loosing weight is great and or reshaping is great the thing you...

Did the IPA Nationals in November 2013, age class 55 - 59, weight class 242 (my weight was 237).
Was a bitter sweet day as my back went out right before the second squat, Was going to attempt a 650...

I had to reread your post several times, a little thick headed, but the "WHY" to lifting made me think deeper into this. I think i can see what you are getting to, as a powerlifter I not only lift...

This ^^

Shrugs are a isolated exercise so it build the traps mostly. Shurgs you would want to do high reps like 10 or more.
Deadlifts are a compound exercise so it will work the whole body more so more...

They are more like Romanian Deadlifts.
I perfer Romanian Deadlifts more than straight leg deadlifts as, like you said, hit the hams and glutes more and will make for a better/stronger deadlift....

I had it like 2 years ago, went for my yearly physical and Doc looked at my belly and said "Hmmm umbilical hernia, need to get it taken care of". so 2 weeks later I'm in for surgery.
I had the most...

Must of missed it.
Like I said box squats will not help you get to depth or below depth it is a form and tightness issue that you lack in the back. The back must be tight but the hips loose to sink...

Welcome Jason, nice to another powerlifter!
Your goals are very attainable especially at your age.
In my fifties I've done raw lifting and geared lifting, see my signature for amounts.
Your form...

As always John a great reply!
One thing that causes vomiting during exercise is "usually" the person just ate or had a protein shake. So you ask how does this make you puke?
Taking in food of any...

I compete in powerlifting so Strength is what I look for, size seems to come with it but not definition or cut!

Congrats on the 660!! Great lift and yes very easy!
Is that a single ply shirt?
Not sure about the SPF rules ... do youhave to keep feet flat on the floor?
That second on looked like you almost...

Other than the snap and loose elbows on the first one I would suggest to try to pull up your big toes. This will make you pull back more and stay on your heels more too. You do not want to feel the...

Yep like other already mentioned see a Doctor and get x-rays and or MRI.

But being a victim of back issue too I found that a Chiropractor and massages have helped me more than anything. The thing...

Darren, It is so nice to some one come here and want to get stronger than big. Too many post I see some one wanting to get built of big and yet they have minimal muscle or too much fab. Starting...

Funny kids today have no respect!
Probably a lot of you were not lifting in the 70's and early 80's but then there were not many gyms and most wre owned by HUGE Steroid Freaks.
If you left weight...

It fills up fast email Kate she is good in keeping a place for you if you tell her and send in the notice.
She always put up a good meet.

Here is a USAPL meet in PA:
Mar 31-Apr1 USAPL PA State Championships Clarks Summit, PA
Applications available at http://purepowerlifting.com/

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We have a female powerlifter in our group, she is 5'5", between 140 and 148 (she competes in the 148lb class.
She benchs around 175lbs, squats around 155 for 2 reps and does a basic 5x5 during the...

Yes definitely agree here^^^

I partial ruptured a lower bicep tendon about 3 years now.
I went through PT and then had ultrasounds done on it, which helped a lot.
Massages help too.
And like...