Too old to weight lift

PWRLFTR1

I'm 51, I've been lifting for years, but started powerlifting a couple of years ago. I compete with several women in their 60s and 70s. So no, you are not too old.

rheddmobile

PWRLFTR1 wrote: »

I'm 51, I've been lifting for years, but started powerlifting a couple of years ago. I compete with several women in their 60s and 70s. So no, you are not too old.

I love the quote in your icon.

MostlyWater

I'm 53. I was always active but at some point everyone is told that they can't continue to do nothing if they want to live a long healthy life.

SonyaCele

sarnies wrote: »

Hi everyone, im wanting to start weight lifting at the ripe old age of 51, im a runner so used to gym work, the problem is that I stopped exercising last year and put on weight but now I'm getting back into it, I need to loss 14lb of flab to get back to 9st 4, my question is am i too old to start this and get good results

i'm 51 and just did a powerlifting competition last weekend. Never too old. Lift the weights, it will make you younger.

richardgavel

Definitely not too old to lift weights, however I don't think weight lifting is the right thing to be the foundation for flab loss. Is it an important piece? YES, but mainly to avoid losing muscle as you eat less/burn more.

billkansas

I'm 49 and hit a squat 3x5 PR this year (315#). I never even came close to attempting that when I was twenty. My body is slower to recover, however my determination and mind are sharper than ever.

jrwms714

I'm heading towards 72 and started lifting about 4 years ago. At this age, it is more about not hurting myself and being fit rather than buff. However, I do power on a lot! I would strongly recommend getting a trainer, as others have said, to be sure you are doing everything right in the beginning.

Z_I_L_L_A

I'm 51, birthday next month. This year I have benched 420, inclined benched 380, military seated pressed 225 for 10. Started back working out at 46. I have been around 60-70 year olds doing yoga, crossfit, power lifting and weight lifting. Some have been doing it all their lives some haven't. But unless your doctor tells you not to, then I would workout. Lifting helps with bone degeneration, helps you do the things you want to do. There is a guy in my gym, 67 years old with a six pack, striations in the muscles, low body fat, he lifts. 67 years old with a body that looks like he's in his 20's. Don't be discouraged or afraid to lift, be cautious and listen to your body. It will tell you how far to push.

quiksylver296

rheddmobile wrote: »

PWRLFTR1 wrote: »

I'm 51, I've been lifting for years, but started powerlifting a couple of years ago. I compete with several women in their 60s and 70s. So no, you are not too old.

I love the quote in your icon.

I have a shirt that says that. You can get one at Constantly Varied Gear.

LiftHeavyThings27105

sarnies wrote: »

Hi everyone, im wanting to start weight lifting at the ripe old age of 51, im a runner so used to gym work, the problem is that I stopped exercising last year and put on weight but now I'm getting back into it, I need to loss 14lb of flab to get back to 9st 4, my question is am i too old to start this and get good results

I am 51 now (about three weeks into it) and started power lifting about 18 months ago. Lots and lots of them thare younger folks told me that I was way too old. Guess what? They were SO WRONG! Age is a number....nothing more.

nowine4me

midlomel1971 wrote: »

If Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Notorious RBG, who is 85, lift weights regularly and sits on the Supreme Court, then so can you.

She bench presses 70# and can do 20 push ups - no knees! Bada$$

CSARdiver

No such animal.

Lift. Perform. Inspire.