Athlete Bio – Maria Sagar

Coach Mah with Dumbbell

Name
Maria Sagar “Coach Mah”
Age
54
Weight Class
49 kg
Where do you live?
Williamsport, PA
Squat PR:
220 lb
Bench PR:
135 lb
Deadlift PR:
224 lb
Clean & Jerk PR:
N/a
Snatch PR:
N/A
Years lifting?
6
How did you come to powerlifting or Olympic lifting?
1 year ago began conjugate style of training to do something different from conventional bodybuilding training. I was inspired by some IFBB pro female competitors and other female fitness influencers.
Do you have any previous athletic or lifting experience?
As a kid I was in judo
Gymnastics long long ago.
Do you compete? Why or why not? If you compete, what do you like most about the competitions?
Yes – Bodybuilding
Do you have a coach or trainer? In person or online? How did you find your trainer/program? Do you have any advice for women looking for a trainer?
Yes. On-line. Through a seminar here local.
Yes I would recommend my trainer Brandon.
Where do you train? Gym, garage?
Now with Covid 19 home.
What is the hardest part about beginning lifting as an older woman?
It wasn’t hard for me at all.
How has lifting affected your health?
It has made me stronger and more confident.
What would you tell women just beginning this journey?
Go for it. Get a coach to learn proper technique. Learn how to feed your body right!
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