Athlete Profile: Max Aita
Nickname: “Montana Muscle”
Born: United States, Bozeman Montana
Weight Class: 94kg
Aspires to: compete for the United States |
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Max Aita was born in Bozeman Montana and grew up what he describes as a “normal” childhood in “Big Sky” country. Max became interested in Olympic style weightlifting in his teenage years and decided in his later teen years to not just compete at the international level, but winning!
In the training hall Max adds a new atmosphere to the practices. “I just love training” is how Max describes his enthusiasm to everyday enter the weight room with a smile on his face. “Of course I get sore and tired, but hey I get to lift weights for a living! It’s fantastic!”
Max’s fellow teammates appreciate his enthusiasm. “It keeps us all humble” says David Spitz. When we are tired and sore Max’s enthusiasm to continually train at such a high level keeps everything in perspective.
Question: I hear you have some unique nicknames:
Answer: Yes the guys around here have gotten used to calling me “Montana Muscle” because of my large front squat (at 94kg easily hitting a 220kg front squat on his first day).
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Donny Shankle