[c_hastings]

Imagine the reverse. A butcher buys a Linux computer and tries to become a programmer in a week. Struggles with getting nested loops to work, so quits.

Not saying you should be a butcher, but a week and no training is a difficult approach.

[pelagicAustral]

I think, to be honest, even with more training, I was already too old... A hindquarter is heavy as hell, I think I kind permanently busted my back just shuffling it around, nevermind cutting a shin bone...

[eudamoniac]

Unless you're like 70 or crippled, you are able to train your deadlift to 300 pounds at the very least. Strength is not reserved for the young

[butlike]

I don't know... start smaller maybe. Homeostasis swings both ways and the body will adapt. Fwiw, I think it's worthwhile to explore a little more before "calling it" completely