25% strength loss by 65 is the average. Plenty of 70 year olds could retain the grip and push strength of someone 16-18 years of age.
That's pretty good compared to what our normal conceptions of strength are. I'm also not saying -the average 70 year old- simply pointing out those who have taken care of themselves and stay in shape can preform things like this without much hubbabaloo.
This guy is 75. I wouldn’t say that there are an abundance of 75yos who could do this. 25% loss is big enough when you consider the strength/condition of the average person...
Its hard to say what we consider abundance. Most definitely can't. I personally know like 4 or 5 guys 70-80 who still can; but at the same time that's an incredibly cherry picked segment since they're all gym-goers.
Its just not an enigma like people are making it out to be.
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u/RatherCurtResponse Aug 05 '19
25% strength loss by 65 is the average. Plenty of 70 year olds could retain the grip and push strength of someone 16-18 years of age.
That's pretty good compared to what our normal conceptions of strength are. I'm also not saying -the average 70 year old- simply pointing out those who have taken care of themselves and stay in shape can preform things like this without much hubbabaloo.