A recent article about Schellenschlager in the Washington Post triggered an ongoing storm of controversy and media attention around his lifting. While many praise Schellenschlager's accomplishments, critics have noted that the sport can have negative effects on young athletes.
According to a policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Explosive and rapid lifting of weights during routine strength training is not recommended, because safe technique may be difficult to maintain and body tissues may be stressed too abruptly." However, they do support controlled strength training for adolescents, and note that more research in this area is needed. Schellenschlager’s parents are quick to point out that he only performs the maximum lifts a few times a year, and the majority of his training is spent doing repetitions with lighter weights under the supervision of a trainer. In the two years Schellenschlager has been powerlifting and bodybuilding, he has not been injured.
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