Pediatricians generally discourage teenagers — who are in the middle of a rapid growth phase — from powerlifting. Routinely attempting maximal lifts poses a “high risk” a teen’s health, says youth sports medicine specialist Paul Stricker. Nevertheless, 14-year-old Jake Schellenschlager of Pasadena is making a name for himself as a powerlifting prodigy. The 119-pound athlete […]
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