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Strength Training by Children and Adolescents

Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness
Pediatrics April 2008, 121 (4) 835-840; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2007-3790
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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.

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  • resistance training
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