I only got into basic lifting because pinball machines are heavy!
can only deadlift 280 but working towards 300 before I hit 40. But I'm not serious or anything, just train once a week.

Thanks for the encouragement! It's a bit harder for women who want to lift, but I've found more and more other women that are getting in to it. I have two friends that have even competed.

Same with pinball, same with anything really.

Hook, and for the exact same reason you cite.
My grip is my week point, so maybe mixed would assist in that regard, but the shoulder/posture difference kills it for me.

OH GOD I HAD NO IDEA WHAT ATLAS STONES WERE WHAT THE HELL PEOPLE???

what the what? A benchpress higher than a deadlift???

in regards to inspiration, can people talk about how lifting has effected them in regards to pinball? particularly moving and manipulating machines...

well if you're gonna do a festivus feat of strength, STTNG or DM are definitely great choices.

happy to share that I hit my goal of a 300 deadlift! As a woman, I wanted to say that I could lift a pinball machine.

My grip was my obvious weak link. So I started picking up kettlebells and carrying the straight up in the air, gripping them so they don't tip over, and walking around the gym with them bottoms-up. The grip strength is essential for keeping their bottoms pointing straight up to the ceiling.

since this is pinside...
https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=11692

wow!

Is that the machine where you make a connection at both feet and hands and then it alternates current between points to accumulate the readings?
I did one similar to that.
I also got to use a metabolism measuring machine where you breathe in and out for like 10+ minutes. Said my RMR (resting metabolic rate) was 3100 calories/daily. I am sure many of you would measure MUCH higher

here is a question for those pushing 50 and beyond: what is the best way to treat power lifting and weight training to maximize safety and strength longevity?

i.e. in 10 years I'd rather not be someone popping back on to this thread talking about the injuries that derailed me...

I've used one. If you have the space for it, great way to revisit classic exercises and tweak different muscles in the process.

for those of you who work out at home, have you ever taken what you felt was a dumb risk trying to bench a new PB without a spotter? Any stories?

what kind of lifts do people find most worrisome for their knees?

I benchpressed 175 which is my PR

when people here do squats what do you use on your shoulders? Are you just laying the bare bar across, using one of the padded bars, using other forms of padding assists?

thanks for the tips, everyone. That placement is way better, but also I think it was the bar I was using had a very fresh grip and was digging in to me a bit. I'm enjoying the squats.

I gave up weightlifting during the pandemic. Unsure if I'll get back to it, because I like my home workout routine. Was able to do a 300 deadlift and was happy with that because duh of course I measure my success in being able to lift a pinball machine... but never got up the strength to try for a JJP lift.
My primary focus now is avoiding injury, and all that entails.