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.
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
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.
Strong old man is strong. I would be very happy with 2/3 of his numbers when I reach his age in 20 years.
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.
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
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.
Tate's take on the 'false/suicide' grip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOBKGesyFwk