The world’s strongest kid, who became “addicted” to bodybuilding after starting lifting at the age of 11, seems unrecognizable today.
Jake Schellenschlager, now 22 years old, set a world record for his weight class in 2014 after devoting himself to training-and he still lifts three times a day.
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He started bodybuilding at the age of 11 when he saw his dad lifting weights in the garage.
Jake from Maryland immediately started lifting for two hours each day and said he was “addicted” immediately after seeing the results.
Instead of playing video games like other kids of his age, he promised to be the strongest kid in the world.
And when he was just 14 years old, he was able to deadlift 300 pounds.
He broke the world record for squats by age and weight at the Powerlifting Bench Press Championships in York, Pennsylvania.
It was his dream to keep competing in his weight class and set a record.
He told The Sun Online:
“If you wanted to play, all the gaming systems were there, but that wasn’t what I wanted to do. I was always bored watching those trainings.
“I wanted to do the same thing, so one day I started lifting. When I was 11, I saw my dad lifting, but I couldn’t see it anymore, so I had to do it. did.
“That day, I and my dad knew that my future would be brighter for lifting.”
“There was no pressure at all and I wanted to do it.
“I might have played video games and friends, but I wanted to be the strongest kid in the world.”
Today, Jake says he still lifts up to three times a day and is training harder than before.
He states: “I’m stronger and heavier than before. I’m planning to compete in both bodybuilding and powerlifting this year in 2022.
“Being an IFBB pro in bodybuilding has always been my dream goal, and then I started powerlifting with the help of coach Mike Sani.
“It was always going back and forth with me. I couldn’t decide whether I wanted to move forward in bodybuilding or powerlifting, so I trained in both. I’ve been competing in both for many years. I gained experience. “
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Jake added: “Competing in professional bodybuilding has always been my dream, but I always love to set world records and make history.”
A 22-year-old kid, who frequently posts photos of fitness progress to nearly 3,000 followers, said he wanted to change the perception of weightlifting toddlers.
“It’s hard to promise a young child to exercise every day because it’s something you have to devote to yourself.
“I was always ahead of the curve. I wanted to show children around the world that they could do anything if they decided.”
When he was a teenager, Jake’s trainer Mike praised his mental strength.
Mike told The Washington Post:
“Usually it is only available to older, more mature people.”
Jake’s dad, Chris, added:
“But Jake doesn’t complain about pain or wounds and has regular health checks.”
“I don’t want kids to sit on the couch and play video games,” he added.
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