08/02/2026
It is back-to-school season & here at Game Time Sports & Training, we are busting the biggest youth fitness myth: Strength training isn't bad for kids—bad coaching is. 🏋️♂️✨
Science shows that structured, age-appropriate weight lifting actually protects young athletes from injuries, builds stronger bones, and improves movement mechanics for sports.
Swipe through for the scientific consensus and guidelines for youth strength training! ➡️
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References:
Faigenbaum, A. D., Kraemer, W. J., Blimkie, C. J. R., et al. (2009). Youth resistance training: Updated position statement paper from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(5), S60–S79. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0b013e31819df407
Faigenbaum, A. D., & Myer, G. D. (2009). Resistance training among young athletes: Safety, efficacy and injury prevention effects. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 44(1), 56–63. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2009.068098
Myers, A. M., Beam, N. W., & Fakhoury, J. D. (2017). Resistance training for children and adolescents. Translational Pediatrics, 6(3), 137–143. https://doi.org/10.21037/tp.2017.04.01Cited by: 188