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Train Hard With Joel

Train Hard With Joel
As people get older I think there is a tendency to lower expectations, to be more realistic with their goals. There seems to be a fear that the dreams of youth will become the regrets of maturity.

But lately, I have been thinking that maybe it should be the opposite. As I age, I think a better approach may be to set myself an impossible task. There doesn't seem much point in attempting the possible.

As old age approaches I am beginning to understand the dangers of actually completing anything. That moment of relaxation, the inevitable anti-climax, the sense even of disappointment; these make up a sense of finality.

Maybe it is better, if you want to live longer that is, to attempt the impossible.

-Joel Sward

Age 56 and still Train Hard!

  • Age is just a number . . .
    Age is just a number . . .
  • Shot Put 2022 USATF New England Indoor Masters
    Shot Put 2022 USATF New England Indoor Masters
  • Front Squat Pyramid
    Front Squat Pyramid
  • Age 52 and still throwing.
    Age 52 and still throwing.
  • Trap Bar Squat
    Trap Bar Squat
  • Deadlifting At Age 52
    Deadlifting At Age 52
  • Train hard, eat right, rest well, add weight to the bar and repeat.
    Train hard, eat right, rest well, add weight to the bar and repeat.
  • Front Squat - worked up to a single at 360lbs (163kgs)
    Front Squat - worked up to a single at 360lbs (163kgs)
  • 540lb (245kg) deadlift at age 51. Age is just a number.
    540lb (245kg) deadlift at age 51. Age is just a number.
  • Trap Bar Deadlift with bands on Rogue Deadlift Platform
    Trap Bar Deadlift with bands on Rogue Deadlift Platform
  • Squat Day
    Squat Day
  • Power Clean
    Power Clean
  • Front Squat - 320lbs (145kgs) - 4 reps
    Front Squat - 320lbs (145kgs) - 4 reps
  • Baby Weight!
    Baby Weight!
  • Trap Bar Deadlift - 600lbs 3 sets of 3
    Trap Bar Deadlift - 600lbs 3 sets of 3
  • Front Squats - Keep Grinding!
    Front Squats - Keep Grinding!
  • Overhead Press Improvisation
    Overhead Press Improvisation
  • Just keeping pulling . . .
    Just keeping pulling . . .
  • Joel Sward - SwardStrength - House Of Muscle - Deadlift
    Joel Sward - SwardStrength - House Of Muscle - Deadlift
  • Trap Bar Deadlift
    Trap Bar Deadlift
  • House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Tricep Extensions
    House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Tricep Extensions
  • House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Reverse Hyperextentions
    House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Reverse Hyperextentions
  • House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Power Cleans
    House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Power Cleans
  • House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Barbell Tricep Extensions
    House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Barbell Tricep Extensions
  • Day of the deads . . .
    Day of the deads . . .
  • House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Power Clean Day
    House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Power Clean Day
  • Grinding out some front squats
    Grinding out some front squats
  • House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Squats
    House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Squats
  • House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Deadlift
    House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Deadlift
  • Lift Weights With Joel: Dead-Lift
    Lift Weights With Joel: Dead-Lift
  • Lift Weights With Joel: Squat
    Lift Weights With Joel: Squat
  • Lift Weights With Joel: Bench Press
    Lift Weights With Joel: Bench Press
  • Lift Weights With Joel: Barbell Bent Over Rows
    Lift Weights With Joel: Barbell Bent Over Rows
  • Lift Weights With Joel: Dumbbell Pullovers
    Lift Weights With Joel: Dumbbell Pullovers
  • Lift Weights With Joel: Standing Barbell Curls
    Lift Weights With Joel: Standing Barbell Curls
  • Lift Weights With Joel: Lying Barbell Tricep Extensions
    Lift Weights With Joel: Lying Barbell Tricep Extensions
  • 1990 Shot Put Training
    1990 Shot Put Training
  • Joel Sward Inducted Into Grip Hall Of Fame
    Joel Sward Inducted Into Grip Hall Of Fame
  • A Simple But Intense Workout
    A Simple But Intense Workout
  • I Am Now
    I Am Now
  • One More Set . . .
    One More Set . . .
  • You Will Never Lift A Heavy Weight Again
    You Will Never Lift A Heavy Weight Again
  • There Is No Tomorrow
    There Is No Tomorrow
  • Joel's Strongman Competition Results
    Joel's Strongman Competition Results
  • Need A New Workout
    Need A New Workout
  • Joel's Top 10 Training Songs
    Joel's Top 10 Training Songs
  • Little By Little!
    Little By Little!
  • Training, Training & More Training!
    Training, Training & More Training!
  • Joel's Hardcore Leg Blasting Workout
    Joel's Hardcore Leg Blasting Workout
  • Change It Up With New Workout
    Change It Up With New Workout
  • I Just Had A Great Workout!
    I Just Had A Great Workout!
  • Joel In The Early Years
    Joel In The Early Years
  • 1986 High School Football All American Team
    1986 High School Football All American Team
  • Joel's Athletic Accomplishments
    Joel's Athletic Accomplishments
  • Drake University Track & Field School Records
    Drake University Track & Field School Records
  • Joel's Track & Field Career In A Nutshell
    Joel's Track & Field Career In A Nutshell
  • Joel Sward - 800lb Deadlift
    Joel Sward - 800lb Deadlift
  • House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Shot Put 1991 Practice
    House Of Muscle - Joel Sward - Shot Put 1991 Practice
  • Joel Shot Put - MVC Indoor Championships
    Joel Shot Put - MVC Indoor Championships
  • Joel 740lb Squat!
    Joel 740lb Squat!
  • Millennium Dumbbell Attempt
    Millennium Dumbbell Attempt
  • Thomas Inch Dumbbell Farmers Walk
    Thomas Inch Dumbbell Farmers Walk

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