Here Comes Hercules.

[carson]

Carson I know from experience that it is frustrating about the numbers but it is a joy to be as strong as you can, especially when there are so many others our age who cannot. When I go to the heart doctors I see so many that can barely get around let alone lift and then I feel blessed. Keep it up!

Your comment about the heart doctors reminded me of when I had pain in my chest while lifting and Sully sent me to the hospital. Two things happened that made me smile. First, they had me on the treadmill and kept increasing the speed and elevation. I just kept walking and my heart rate moved up very slowly. Finally, they said that I could stop and wondered why. I could have gone on quite a bit longer. Second, the Cardiologist said, "I had the heart of a person of 35, and added but you should quit lifting because it was bad for an old man to lift heavy things." Brother, I don't think he knew that I knew the reason I had a younger man's heart was because of lifting. I told Sully the story and we laughed together.

[carson]

Sully just produced one of the best interviews on the Athlete of aging. Take a look and listen.Digital Barbell Podcast S1E195 - Dr. Jonathon Sullivan - The Barbell Prescription & Greysteel - YouTube

[Richard Durbin]

A good listen, thanks!

[Bill Anders]

Yep, that was a good listen. Thanks for the pointer, carson.

And have a very Merry Christmas!

[carson]

Merry Christmas to all. We had our family pre-Christmas party in the Chicago area with children and grandchildren. We gave investment ideas and some investments to our grandchildren. We spoke of God's investment in us. We spoke of the love from God through grandma and grandpa and through their parents and a challenge for them to preserve their investments for life and to pass them on to others. It was the best gift God ever inspired my good wife with. The season has already been wonderful. Friday, we get back to lifting.

[carson]

From 12/16. I forgot to post them.

Squat: 70 x 5; 140 x 3; 180 x 1; 202.5 x 1; 182.5 x 3 x 2
Bench: 45 x 5; 95 x 3; 135 x 1; 155 x 1; 163 x 0; 137.5 x 5; 137.4 x 3
Dead: 135 x 3; 225 x 2; 275 x 1; 305 x 0; 260 x 5

[BrooklynJerry]

Merry Chistmas. I agree grandchildren have been my biggest blessing.

[Meshuggah]

Grandchildren are pretty awesome. Merry Christmas, Herc

[carson]

Merry Christmas to you, Meshuggah. I don't know if I mentioned it but we have a bar as you recommended some years ago. It's taking some time to get used to it but my numbers are moving toward my 2019 numbers.

[Meshuggah]

Merry Christmas to you, Meshuggah. I don't know if I mentioned it but we have a bar as you recommended some years ago. It's taking some time to get used to it but my numbers are moving toward my 2019 numbers.

Nice. Keep up the Great Work! Conceive, Believe, Achieve...