Weightlifting is a new elective that was brought to Duncan Middle School. Weightlifting is a class where students work out, lift weights, and squat. It is counted as one of your electives and is a great way for students to get in shape and strong for their upcoming sport or just in general.
Joshua Wipple is an 8th-grade student in weightlifting. Whipple said, “My mom was the one who wanted me to do weightlifting, but I’m enjoying it.” He also said, “I focus on my legs much more than on other stuff because I want big calves.” He went on to say, “Weightlifting is never really hard, just a lot of benching but it’s effortless.”
Kennedi Riddles is another 8th grade student who is in weightlifting. Riddles says “I joined weightlifting because it’s a great way to get in shape and to get strong and to get prepared for your sports and I want the gains.” She also said, “I have been weightlifting since the beginning of the school year and I think I have made a lot of progress.” She went on to say, “ I focus on my legs mainly because of quads and calves. I think maxing is one of the hardest things in weightlifting because it’s a struggle to get back up when you reach the weight you can’t do.”
Isaac Holbrook is another 8th-grade student who is in weightlifting. Holbrook says “I am enjoying weightlifting, I have made a lot of progress in my bench press.” He feels that weightlifting is a great way to get fit, so he joined.
Aniya Simmons joined weightlifting to get stronger and get a better workout. Simmons stated, “I made lots of progress because I bench a lot more than last summer.” She also said, “I mainly focus on benching.” She feels that nothing is too hard for her.
Reed Harris is also a part of the Duncan Middle School weightlifting class. Harris joined weightlifting because he wanted a great workout and just so he could have fun too. Harris said, “I have made lots of progress mentally and just overall.” He mainly focuses on the weight. He says “The hardest part for me is benching.”
Kaylee Cagg has an elective in weightlifting too, she joined weightlifting because she wanted to get better at volleyball. Kaylee states “I have made lots of progress because I can squat a lot more” Cagg’s main focus is just trying to get stronger. She says, “The hardest part of it all is benching.”
