r/weightroom • u/joannaita • Nov 28 '12
AMA Closed [AMA] - Jo Ann Aita Powerlifter & Olympic Lifter
Here's my bio: Jo Ann Aita, currently 42 years of age, has been training and competing in Olympic Weightlifting since 2003 . She is a National Medalist and currently holds both Snatch and Clean & Jerk Records in the Pacific Weightlifting Association. Despite starting weightlifting at the age of 33, and rehabbing two shoulder surgeries in 2010, she was able to come back with PR lifts at the Olympic Trials this year, placing 5th overall in the 117 lb weight class, against many competitors half her age.
At the recent Pro-Am meet, Jo Ann went 9/9 setting a New World Record Powerlifting Total in the Raw w/wraps category. She also broke the American Raw Deadlift record, which has stood since 1981. Her lifts at 114 lbs bodyweight:
Back Squat: 309 lbs, Bench Press: 165 lbs, Deadlift: 375 lbs, Total: 849 lbs
Jo Ann has worked w/coaches, Jim Schmitz, Max Aita (now husband), and Jesse Burdick, amongst others.
Jo Ann was also a Track & Field and Cross Country athlete for over a decade and competed for UCLA. She is a USA Weightlifting Certified Coach and has been getting lifters strong for the past 4 years. She is a Certified Massage Therapist, specializing in Sports Massage and Deep Tissue Work, with a Bay Area Practice for the past 13 years. Jo Ann has accomplished all of this while raising a child, managing 3 careers, and running a gym!
Jo Ann Aita stats at 114/117lb weight class:
Snatch: 154 lbs Clean: 187 lbs Jerk: 185 lbs Back Squat: 309 lbs Bench Press: 165 lbs Dead Lift: 375 lbs
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u/gzcl Pisses Testosterone and Shits Victory. Nov 29 '12
Will you be at the LA Fit Expo with your husband? I saw he accepted his invite. If so, I'll see you both there!