Originally Posted by
Darren Nelson
5 years ago at age 65 my mother was diagnosed with osteoporosis. She was prescribed fosomax and experienced no measureable progress. This year I was able to convince her to start deadlifting. I started her out at 55 pounds for two sets of 5 twice a week adding 2.5 pounds every week or two. She has taken this routine up to 95 pounds and I am very proud of her for it. Additionally, her hip and back aches and pains have gone away.
I think she has 20 pounds left before backing her off to sets of 3 reps. However, I have no experience with the elderly. Any advice for when to back off on volume?