These classes, she said, use lighter weights and more repetitions than traditional weightlifting programs.

The men's lightweight event was part of the weightlifting programme at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

The men's heavyweight event was part of the weightlifting programme at the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Chaparral's weightlifting program is led by head football coach William Froman.

Sharif also developed a weightlifting program for Uday.