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Strength training programs for preadolescents and adolescents can be safe and effective if proper resistance training techniques and safety precautions are followed. Preadolescents and adolescents should avoid competitive weight lifting, power …

Strength training doesn't only refer to working with weights. It can also include calisthenics or any exercise that uses your child's own body for resistance, such as sit-ups and pull-ups. In fact, lifting weights is discouraged for young …