80-Year Old Powerlifter Continues to Lift 700 Pounds and Inspire Seniors to Hit the Gym

Mike Palen has practiced Olympic-style weightlifting since he was 12, and 68 years later, he’s still going strong—800 lbs. strong, to be precise.

The 80-year-old has been keen to get back in his local New York Sports Club after the easing of lockdown restrictions, wanting…