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When and how should my child begin strength training?

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Strength training, or resistance training, can safely begin in a supervised environment when your child is developmentally mature enough to follow and accept coaching instruction, generally around 7-8 years old.

Prepubertal children may exhibit strength gains through neuromuscular adaptations, but generally will not exhibit significant muscle growth until adolescence.

It is most beneficial when incorporated as an element of an overall training plan and/or injury prevention program, rather than being added on to an already full schedule of activities.

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