Strength Training in Young Athletes

Strength training in young athletes is a controversial issue. Many organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine have studied the issue extensively. The Athlete Project has taken the position stand that young athletes should be taught techniques and skills, and the focus should be on letting children participate and have fun in a non-pressured and non-stressed environment. Therefore, by teaching the young athletes how to use proper techniques, they will be technically sound when they begin strength training at the appropriate age (middle to late teens). This means that athletes should be given extremely light weights and taught how to strength train properly. Remember young athletes should learn all techniques with a broomstick or no weight at all, prior to progressing to light weights. They should not progress to light weights until they can execute proper technique. This process may and should take years. All instructors should use patients and not rush this process.

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