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Should You Lift Heavy Weights As You Age? The Definitive Guide

According to a study published in *JAMA Network Open*, older adults who strength train at least twice a week have a significantly lower risk of dying from any cause. Given this, it is worth asking: should you lift heavy weights as you age, or are the risks too great?

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