At 69, Jackie Hogan had never touched a barbell. She was faced with worsening back pain, osteopenia and worried about becoming frail. After watching her best friend’s transformation at Starting Strength Memphis, Jackie decided to try it herself.

Starting with just 42 pounds, Jackie has more than doubled her deadlift to 112 pounds. Now, she moves her own bench press equipment, climbs ladders confidently, and lifts garden statues without asking for help. All this while addressing her bone health through strength rather than medication.