DTP and weight lifting

[Darmund]

So I might post this in the regular DTP, but... um, anyway...

So I went to the gym after work today. My plan was to try to bench 150 pounds. I've been slowly increasing the amount I lift. Was up to 130 regularly, but then took some time off due to an unrelated injury. Went back a few weeks ago and even 120 was kind of rough. But I've been working on it, to the point that last week 3 sets of 10 reps at 130 pounds was a piece of cake.

So today I decided to try 150 pounds. Did 10 reps, and it was much easier than I thought it would be. So I decided to try 160. Not bad. So why not try 170? Woo! Only 5 reps, and I'm a little sore. Not too bad. I didn't try to push it beyond that because I'm old and I don't want to injure myself. But... I benched 170! First time for me. The machine at the gym goes to 200. Maybe I will max it out before too long.

Now I've had quite a few beers and some bourbon, so I probably shouldn't try any feats of strength for a while.