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13 years ago (age 40) I got to 225 at about 155 lbs ...


which I was pretty proud of ... and I could do 10 reps of 160 at the same time. Tried 230 at least 10 times and couldn't get it. Then I found out I had torn rotator cuffs on both sides and had to stop lifting while I rehabbed. Once cleared, I worked my way back up and got 225 again and still couldn't get 230 done ... and tore my left rotator cuff further and essentially had to 'give up the dream'. :) Now I just do as many reps at 135 as I can for 3-4 sets and occasionally will try to see how many reps of my body weight I can do but I no longer max. Not worth the pain from the shoulders! Getting old ain't for sissies!

(In response to this post by Chris Coleman)

Posted: 04/15/2021 at 09:43AM


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  Got 235 on the bench press this morning. -- Chris Coleman  04/15/2021 08:58AM
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  Heh, heh, "0" right now... -- `lag 04/15/2021 09:40AM
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