I hate trading weight for power....

[03trubluGT]

I usually hang out in the 220-225 range but this year starting in January I decided that 220ish was just too heavy for a middle aged guy.

I've dropped down to 207 but the worst thing is that I can't push as much weight as I could when I was heavier.

The 100s for dumbbell shoulder presses are just freaking heavy now, I'm using the 90s or 95s on a good day.

It was a struggle to get 275 reverse grip bench for 5 when I could get it for 6 reps while heavier.

This is the same with about every exercise.

I know "weight moves weight", but this is frustrating.

On the bright side, it is easier to move while doing cardio and obstacle course stuff.

[kingjason]

Dont end up like me with a pretty good hernia I think. MRI should be back soon.

[03trubluGT]

Dont end up like me with a pretty good hernia I think. MRI should be back soon.

Sorry to hear. Are you off work?

[kingjason]

No, it is from when I had the ab problem in Feb I think. It wasnt really to obvious I guess. Went twice and got checked and nothing really showed. Started getting worse and worse and then I told the dock it felt like I had a small bulge from my naval over to almost my side. It's like right on the line where my pants ride and my belly is so I think it wasnt easy to catch. Me knowing my own body I took his hand and pushed where my concern was. He agreed something was not right and the MRI was ordered. Its kind of a line and not a huge buldge. I will know monday or so.

[32valves_of_pleasure]

if you can press your bodyweight you're probably stronger than most people your age.

[03trubluGT]

if you can press your bodyweight you're probably stronger than most people your age.

My max used to be 360. I'm one of those guys that suck at bench.

I have quit doing that and just do 225x8 for 3 sets of bench on chest days.

I also do a set of 225x8 for 3 sets reverse grip bench for triceps unless I decide to get froggy and do a set with 275 just for my ego.

[Ruffdaddy]

It's easy tonbe stron when you're overweight! That's the hardest balance for me as well. I decided I like lean more...even though it's Harder than strength. And I'm a lot younger than you. At some point pressing that much weight is just pointless...