I’m fairly new to powerlifting and am wondering if anyone has an idea at what point additional weight will become unhealthy (ie damaging). I’m pressing bodyweight, benching 150% bw, squating 200% and deadlifting ~225%. I’d like to avoid injury or slow degradation of joints. Or should this not be an issue? Thx!
I think most older lifters are going to have some joint damage.
As long as you are not having pain I would stop doing a lift.
Like a lot of older lifters I am carrying too much weight which I am trying
to lose to help my knee joints
I can’t do barbell benches anymore and have to use dumbells.
Are you having pain right now and how old are you
NS,
I assume there are a number of other factors at play here like how much you weigh, if you have a history of injuries, your age and your training age/history. It is a big difference being 300 lbs and pushing those %'s as opposed to being 140 lbs, likewise if you have a history of joint injuries/arthritis, doing this for 20 years, being 50 rather than 30 etc.
38, 170#, no significant injuries, recreational lifting for 15 years but more powerlifting focus over last year. Shoulders and lumbar have occasional lingering aches/tightness after heavy lifts. I’m hoping to prevent major issues and be able to stay active another 30 years.
I looked at your picture and you are very lean.
As long as you are just getting sore and are not having pain that does not go away
I would not stop lifting heavy.