Max Aita has spent two decades coaching athletes through this exact journey. Here's what it actually takes - the timeline, the demands, and what most athletes don't see coming.

Max Aita breaks down what the Chinese weightlifting system actually is, the principles he applies at Team Aita, and what doesn't translate to athletes outside a full-time program.

Not every weightlifting program is built for where you are right now. Max breaks down the five things that actually matter, the red flags to avoid, and his honest recommendation at every level — no catalog, just the criteria.

Max Aita has watched meets won and lost on the clean and jerk. Here's exactly what he's looking for at every phase — the cues, the errors, and the fixes.

Max Aita has watched thousands of snatches. Here's exactly what he's looking for at every phase — the cues, the errors, and the fixes.

Max Aita has coached athletes in both sports. Here's his direct, no-hedge take on which one is actually right for you.