Remember too that the weak point in many people's "strength chain" is connective strength--which the older guys have had a LONG time to develop. This is strength that's very apparent in a wrestling or grappling situation, and also in a handshake.
Smaller guys who've worked a lot of wrestling, moving their bodyweight, or awkward lifts or long carries can often surprise much larger guys who are good with free weights designed to be lifted.
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