[Johnny_Ringo]

Powerlifting is ok but as you get older, it usually comes back in bites you in the rump. Hernias, injuries, arthiritis, you name it. I think everyone needs a good weightlifting program but Maxing out can be very very dangersous. I dont see the point in trying to deadlift 700 pounds and then messing up discs in your back. Trying to bench 500 and ripping your peck. Everything hunky dory until you get injured. Work out the smart way. Cross fit may be the best thing to do.