At 70 years old, a metro Atlanta man is attempting to bench press his way into the Guinness World Record book.

At 70 years old, a metro Atlanta man is attempting to bench press his way into the Guinness World Record book.

At 70 years old, a metro Atlanta man is not slowing down. In fact, he’s bench-pressing his way into the record books — and inspiring an entire community.

How to Know if You're Lifting Heavy Enough

How strong should the average 25-year-old man be after five years of consistent training? Mitchell Hooper, the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), asked his family and gym-goers, then shared his verdict with evidence-based rationale. He framed the discussion around benchmarks in the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Genetics is the biggest determiner of strength capacity, though training and other lifestyle... The post How to Know if You’re Liftin…