To me this is a huge personal goal. And now that I blew past it I’m after 315#. I really like the idea of 3 45s on each side and the bar having a little bow in it.

Weightlifting has shown me the value of goal setting, the value of consistent habits, and the value of persistence. I had messed around with lifting ever since college but had never been much good at it. At age 37 I just decided to start. And so my garage became the simplest of gyms and my wife the spotter. It’s three years later now and I’ve just turned 40. I’m doing more at age 40 than I was at 37. At 37 I was doing more than at 27. I’m happy as !@#$ that I’m doing more not less as I get older!