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Hello folks:
I have been lifting, in some form , since just before I turned 10. My grandfather was a bodybuilder in the 50s and 60s, and no he was never a big name, he just enjoyed having a muscular physique. My family lived with him that summer, and he had a gym in his workshop/garage,(huge); that is when I got addicted to lifting. I had decent natural strength, and have continued lifting heavy since then.
Now 43 years later, at almost 53, I am having trouble keeping muscle on, and keeping my strength up. I have been a power-lifter, since my teens, and still enjoy pushing a good amount of poundage for my weight, and totally natural.
I am 5'7", approximately 170 pounds, with a decent physique, about 10% body-fat. I squat 455 free, with only a belt to legal depth, bench on an exceptional day 300, but those are far and few between, and easily deadlift 455+.
I am only at % of my all time best lifts, and slowly losing ground.
Any ideas and advise is appreciated. Also, is steroid usage at my age a safe alternative? I have always been afraid to use, but at the same time have always been interested.
arcwolf
I have been lifting, in some form , since just before I turned 10. My grandfather was a bodybuilder in the 50s and 60s, and no he was never a big name, he just enjoyed having a muscular physique. My family lived with him that summer, and he had a gym in his workshop/garage,(huge); that is when I got addicted to lifting. I had decent natural strength, and have continued lifting heavy since then.
Now 43 years later, at almost 53, I am having trouble keeping muscle on, and keeping my strength up. I have been a power-lifter, since my teens, and still enjoy pushing a good amount of poundage for my weight, and totally natural.
I am 5'7", approximately 170 pounds, with a decent physique, about 10% body-fat. I squat 455 free, with only a belt to legal depth, bench on an exceptional day 300, but those are far and few between, and easily deadlift 455+.
I am only at % of my all time best lifts, and slowly losing ground.
Any ideas and advise is appreciated. Also, is steroid usage at my age a safe alternative? I have always been afraid to use, but at the same time have always been interested.
arcwolf
