Over 50 Training and Strength Standards?

That’s an interesting observation. I haven’t looked closely at what is supposed to happen in 3 years. If there’s a sudden drop ahead, I don’t want to know about it. :slight_smile:

Also, I’m not sure what these arbitrary labels like “Elite” mean. According to the age-adjusted charts, I’m Elite in DL, Squat, Bench, Press, and Pullups. BUT there are female PLers my age who are just in a whole different class in terms of strength. @kpsnap and I were talking about this one time. These are good for the ego, but most of the competitive people here would say these standards are pretty low.

Looking at strength standards that aren’t age-adjusted, I’m still Elite in Bench, Press, and Pullups and just missing it by a hair with my Squat. Both my DL and Squat are in between Advanced and Elite. BUT wow. There are women in my weight class who have WAY bigger lifts. I’m not sure what to think about the usefulness of any of these. I think our perception is skewed because people here at TN tend to be aware of what the top lifters can do.

Hope you’re doing well, on_edge.