A 79-year-old man in Shenyang easily lifts a 200-pound barbell

　　He once captured a thief with his bare hands and obtained a "fitness ticket" by relying on his strength.

　　Even if there are changes in the family, I can still be optimistic because of exercise.

　　The gym, a place full of strength and beauty, attracts young people.

　　However, don’t be surprised if you see a wrinkled and weathered old man here. He is the oldest “Hercules” in Shencheng, the 79-year-old Guo Weiqin! He is an old man who can easily lift a 200-pound barbell over his head, an old man who can catch thieves with his bare hands, and an old man who can get a “fitness ticket” with his strength. Even if there is a change in his family, he is still optimistic because of exercise. “I have been working out for 54 years. Every day I am full of strength and every day I am happy. I exercise every day. I will not live for another few decades. Dream!”

　　79 year old man

　　Able to lift 200kg barbell

　　In front of the fitness equipment where Lao Guo practices, there are always many people clapping and praising him. Lao Guo has become a "star" in the gym. Whenever he pulls or pushes hundreds of kilograms of equipment, people applaud and take photos. Some even can't help but say envious words.

　　Lao Guo told reporters from Shenyang Evening News and Shenyang.com that he has been going to the gym almost every day since 1960. exercise Body. “In the past, the gym only had a few simple equipment, such as barbells, dumbbells, etc. Later I learned to use combined equipment. ”Lao Guo said, "It's hard to train your legs and hard to bend your waist. It's much better to exercise every day than to sit in the park and play mahjong!"”

　　On April 21, the reporter met Lao Guo. He was tall and thin and had extremely strong arms. I saw Lao Guo wearing a black bodybuilding vest, with tight upper limb muscles, and he was gradually training on the bench press. “If I'm free, I'll come every afternoon, starting with 100 pounds and increasing the weight little by little. I'm sweating all over my body, but I feel comfortable, and I can eat well and sleep soundly when I get home!" In just 4 minutes, Lao Guo completed nearly 20 bench presses, increased the weight of the barbell from 100 pounds to 200 pounds, and easily lifted the 200-pound barbell above his head. “Mrs. Guo is amazing, so powerful! Even for young people like us in our 30s, it is difficult to lift a 200-pound barbell!" praised the fitness instructors gathered around.

　　Lifted two barbells

　　The Hong Kong coach was dumbfounded

　　At such a young age, is it easy to enter the gym? Lao Guo told reporters that as long as he shows his "skills" in pushing barbells, everyone will only envy him and not stop him. “Last year, I went to Hong Kong with my apprentice to participate in a martial arts competition. Between competitions, I went to the local gym to work out. At first, they didn't believe that I could still work out at such an old age, and they were worried about my health and wouldn't let me in. ”

　　“When I lifted two barbells on the bench press machine, each weighing 200 pounds, everyone was dumbfounded. They gave me a thumbs up and happily let me exercise!" Lao Guo said that at that time many people asked him where he was from. He proudly said that he was born and raised in Shenyang, and asked how he developed this skill. Lao Guo smiled and said: "Persistence! Practice every day and you will get stronger!”