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Bif
07-02-2010, 06:04 AM
Bob Gaynor. He's 64yo. In this clip he DLs 680# -- competing in the 198# class. Needless to say, that impresses me. At almost 55yo, I'm currently good for around 475#. This gives me inspiration to keep on going. How about the rest of you rocking chair commandos?

~ bif ~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK6_DD8vAoE
Getstronger
07-26-2010, 10:10 AM
Impressive DL. I also watched another video of his bench and was shocked to seem him use the "suicide grip" that some power lifters use. That is a quick way to end his power lifting career at his age IMHO.
lanky
07-26-2010, 10:53 AM
Strong old man is strong. I would be very happy with 2/3 of his numbers when I reach his age in 20 years.
Bergie
07-26-2010, 11:30 AM
Ok, now I am totally depressed. I am 51 and just attained a new PR in the DL at 335lb. about 30 min ago. Looks like I have a hell of a long way to go.
TTT
07-26-2010, 05:59 PM
Impressive DL. I also watched another video of his bench and was shocked to seem him use the "suicide grip" that some power lifters use. That is a quick way to end his power lifting career at his age IMHO.

How many years lifting experience do you have to have opinions like that?

At 64 years old, do you think that maybe that guy has been lifting for a little while?
and perhaps knows how to hold a bar?
Bif
07-27-2010, 06:15 AM
Strong old man is strong. I would be very happy with 2/3 of his numbers when I reach his age in 20 years.

He sure is strong, and I don't know where he gets it but it's impressive as hell. Check out this vid of him SQUATTING 500# raw. I look at his legs and can't see from where that strength comes, but man, he just cranks it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfPBeWUqTKs
El Viejo
07-27-2010, 06:33 AM
Gaynor is a real inspiration for us 'elderly' types. But here is something that I find very interesting - he's stronger than he was last year. That gives me hope.

I have to agree with BIF. He is definitley stronger than he looks.
Sami
07-27-2010, 07:23 AM
Impressive DL. I also watched another video of his bench and was shocked to seem him use the "suicide grip" that some power lifters use. That is a quick way to end his power lifting career at his age IMHO.

Tate's take on the 'false/suicide' grip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOBKGesyFwk
Getstronger
07-27-2010, 08:39 AM
How many years lifting experience do you have to have opinions like that?

At 64 years old, do you think that maybe that guy has been lifting for a little while?
and perhaps knows how to hold a bar?

As a power lifter, I have zero years experience but I do have a copy of Starting Strength and I do remember reading that Rip is not a fan of the suicide grip.
Jay Cohen
07-27-2010, 10:48 AM
Impressive, thanks for posting.
Jay
Bif
07-27-2010, 06:12 PM
Ok, now I am totally depressed. I am 51 and just attained a new PR in the DL at 335lb. about 30 min ago.
Congrats on the PR Bergie. PRs are always a reason to feel good about yourself -- don't judge yourself against others. Be proud of the progress you're making.


Looks like I have a hell of a long way to go.
You know what? That's a good thing! This thing we do is all about the journey. Tell me, where is the destination? There is ALWAYS more weight; nobody will ever lift all of it. The joy comes in the effort to do more. I plan on lifting these things until the day I can't, and that day better be when the toes are pointing up. :D

~ bif ~
TTT
07-27-2010, 06:19 PM
As a power lifter, I have zero years experience but I do have a copy of Starting Strength and I do remember reading that Rip is not a fan of the suicide grip.

That's great.

FYI - there are more people out in the world of lifting than Rip.
some with more experience..
maybe like the 64 year old in the vid.
Getstronger
07-28-2010, 06:54 AM
That's great.

FYI - there are more people out in the world of lifting than Rip.
some with more experience..
maybe like the 64 year old in the vid.

Sacrilege... Oh, you have done it now ;)
coldfire
07-28-2010, 07:07 AM
How many years lifting experience do you have to have opinions like that?

At 64 years old, do you think that maybe that guy has been lifting for a little while?
and perhaps knows how to hold a bar?

Yeah, all these guys also knew how to hold a bar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RUZhPzMD1I