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At what age should boys start lifting weights?

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  • AlphaBuckeye06 said...

    I heard weights can stunt growth at a early stage.

    I started at 13 and I am the largest Male in family history at 6'5.

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  • CrossFit Kids

    CrossFit Kids is not simply a scaled down version of CrossFit, it is entirely absolutely CrossFit
    geared and designed for a special population and the specific developmental needs of that population.
    (neurological, cognitive, motor)
    Since Late 2004 CrossFit Kids has been Forging The Future Of Fitness and is currently in over 400 gyms in North America, Australia, Europe, Africa, India, Japan and Panama. CrossFit Kids is a strength and conditioning program that is specifically designed for kids and teenagers and helps them develop a lifelong love of fitness.In a group setting, children and teens participate in fun and engaging workouts that deliver measurable results and prepare them to be well- rounded athletes. With a network of over 2000 CrossFit Kids Trainers, CrossFit Kids is being implemented in preschools to high schools with before-and-after school programs and integration into Physical Education curriculum. CrossFitKids.com contains thousands of archived workouts, video demonstrations and informative articles that provide interested parents or teachers with a foundation for understanding how the CrossFit Kids program can be implemented at home or at school.

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    Our workouts will increase physical competence in 10 fitness domains: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy.
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  • Is Weightlifting safe for Children ? *Read the PDF at the bottom, great information.

    Yes, In fact it is very good for them when properly supervised.

    Please refer to the following current information on the subject of
    kids and weightlifting.

    Pediatrics, Volume 121, Number 4,
    April 2008 policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics

    Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 33:547-561,
    2008 policy statement of Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

    Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, August; 23(5): 560-579,
    2009 policy statement of the National Strength and Conditioning Association

    http://catalog.brandxmartialarts.com/pub/CFKKids&WeightLiftingFeb2008.pdf

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  • HuskerBuckeye said...

    I am a physician, but I am looking for input from trainer types. Thanks in advance. I say 14 years old with heavy stuff.

    Not before the 7th grade!!!

    I coach weightlifting. I know what I'm talking about.

    Its too damn dangerous for a kid before that age. I'm not talking muscles. I'm referring to bones. No heavy stuff! Low weight. Higher reps. Lifting only in teams of three. Good luck. Go Bucks!

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  • Buck75 said...

    Not before the 7th grade!!!

    I coach weightlifting. I know what I'm talking about.

    Its too damn dangerous for a kid before that age. I'm not talking muscles. I'm referring to bones. No heavy stuff! Low weight. Higher reps. Lifting only in teams of three. Good luck. Go Bucks!

    The data doesn't back up your statement. You may be a lifting coach, but science disagrees with you.

    The crossfit for kids infomercial was over the top. If you just copy and paste a companies promotional information you're drawing from about as biased of a source as possible.

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  • HuskerBuckeye said...

    I am a physician, but I am looking for input from trainer types. Thanks in advance. I say 14 years old with heavy stuff.

    16 is the age for serious weight lifting.

    You can allow a child to perform supervised light weight training as early as 9 years old. But the heavy stuff shouldn't be done till the age of 16. Earlier than 16 will risk muscle strain, frayed cartilage, and inhibiting bone growth.

    Ages 9-12
    The American Academy of Pediatrics supports strength training for kids. Children between the ages of 9 and 12 should focus their efforts on resistance bands, light free weights and body weight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and dips.
    Ages 13-14
    At the age of 13 or 14, adolescents can begin to devise a more stringent and demanding workout routine. However, youths should still avoid lifting heavy weights. Lifting light weights with high repetitions will prove to be a secure and beneficial method of strength training.
    Ages 15-16
    Once children become 15 or 16, they can start participating in more hardened forms of exercises like bench presses, overhead military presses and squats. However, just because youths are now old enough to lift heavier weights, they should not hoist anything without correct fundamentals and form. Lifting weights is dangerous and, if children engage in strength training without taking precautions, they are liable to suffer serious injuries.

    I started lifting 10 pound dumb bells at the age of 11. Using high reps (15 reps per set and 4-5 sets per exercise) and low weight will build strength, endurance, and will make them less susceptable to injury along with having a quicker recovery time.

    What Is The Right Age To Start Lifting Weights? | LIVESTRONG.COM

    What Is the Right Age to Start Lifting Weights?. There are many varying opinions on what is the right age to begin lifting weights. According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association NSCA, lifting weights with a sound technique can strengthen ligaments and tendons, and improve bone density. Under proper supervision, lifting weights c...

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  • coachjenks said...

    I would say it depends on the level of the kid's flexibility and balance. The greater their flexibility and balance the more they can be expected to do/handle. Something I heard a while back stuck with me...if something doesn't look quite right that a kid is doing, they shouldn't be doing it. If a kid is lacking flexibility and balance (coordination) most of what they do won't look right. They'll move their bodies in ways that put stress on muscle groups away from the muscle groups the movement is intended to work. An example would be leaning forward when trying to squat, arching the back on the bench, knees coming together on dead lifts. Those kinds of things lead to bigger deficiencies in flexibility and eventually injury. So, that means exercises that don't include weight need to be done to strengthen stabilizers and build balance and flexibility before any 'heavy' lifting should be done.

    I think coach is correct.

    Each kid is different...I played in college...I didn't start until 8th grade (13-14).

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  • I have my undergraduate in exercise science.. for all those saying weighlifting at an early age stunts growth, there is no research evidence that supports that claim. Reps should be higher in nature and correct form should ALWAYS be emphasized. If the exercises are carried out through the full range of motion in a controlled fashion, the little guy should be alright.

    Having said that, I am a supporter of primarily bodyweight exercises until adequate strength is developed. If he is not able to do a push up, do not throw him on the bench, etc. This may be common sense but you never know.

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