[quote]LiveFromThe781 wrote:
pushmepullme wrote:
ouroboro_s wrote:
pushmepullme wrote:
This happened to my coach at USAPL Men’s Nationals last summer - identical lifts and body weights, and he lost because the other guy (who was much younger) had a lower lot number.
That has to suck.
Yeah, totally. Even though he was lifting in the Open division, you’d think they would add the Wilks coefficient for age in there when it gets to that point. The coach would’ve toasted the guy if they had age added in.
I should also add, for the OP, that different federations might have different tie-breaking rules.
wouldnt you be stronger the older you are? assuming most people get into powerlifting near same age youd have accumulated more years training which should make you closer to your strength cieling.
isnt that the whole idea behind “old man strength”?[/quote]
Lifters’ numbers can continue to go up into their 40s- think Vogelpohl, Goggins, Kellum. Drugs help a lot and staying injury-free makes an even bigger difference. Also and more importantly, in time, you can accumulate a lot of know-how: better technique, figuring out how to train more effectively, picking your attempts, etc.
I think injury, loss of interest, and changing priorities sideline most lifter as they age- not a loss of strength.