PEDIATRICS Vol. 121 No. 4 April 2008, pp. 835-840 (doi:10.1542/peds.2007-3790)
POLICY STATEMENT |
Strength Training by Children and Adolescents
Pediatricians are often asked to give advice on the safety and efficacy of strength-training programs for children and adolescents. This statement, which is a revision of a previous American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement, defines relevant terminology and provides current information on risks and benefits of strength training for children and adolescents.
Key Words: children adolescents strength training resistance training Olympic weightlifting
The following policy statement has been revised:
- Strength Training by Children and Adolescents
Pediatrics 107: 1470-1472.[Full Text]
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