Taking on the monumental task of becoming an elite athlete is never easy let alone trying to achieve this level of fitness at an advanced retirement age. Nonetheless, as an inspiration to my senior brothers and sisters, I accept the challenge. 

As an "All Natural" athlete it is extremely expensive to purchase high-quality organic foods and supplments needed to help me reach my goal. As such, I'd like to ask for the support of the fitness industry or anyone who would like to help me reach my preset lifting goals throughout 2024. On my 70th birthday this year and plan to compete as a senior powerlifter where I'm confident I can break the current bench press mark of 304 pounds. My goal at age 70 is to reach a minimum bench press of 370 to 405 pounds which would obliviate the current senior record in my age and weight class around 205 pounds.
 

To date, since age 65, my best bench press was 365 in 2021 at age 67. However, this was done in a commercial gym setting and was not at a sanctioned powerlifting meet, so this lift means nothing in the powerlifting world, but we are going to change that as soon as I compete.