Are you afraid if your child lifts weights? Perhaps you are concerned that they will hurt their low back, knee or another joint in their body. Maybe you, like many believe resistance training will stunt their growth. In this article we will explore the benefits and resistance about resistance training for children and adolescence. If you read nothing else, know resistance training by children and adolescents is safe, in fact it is safer than many other sport and recreational activities. It will not stunt growth and it will (NSCA position statement on youth resistance training1 – see reference below): Enhance the muscular strength and power of youth Improve the cardiovascular profile of youth Improve motor skill performance and may contribute ...

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