Strength Training, Weight & Power Lifting, and Body Building by Children and Adolescents

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 417-418
Author(s):  
ROBERT SHEPHERD
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Joint Motion ◽  
Body Building ◽  
Power Clean

To the Editor.— The conclusions1 of the Committee on Sports Medicine concerning this topic are conservative and laudable. However, the definitions of the major lifts described in the article are unclear and possibly misleading. In the section "Definitions" are mentioned "major lifts,' and `the power clean and the incline and overhead presses.' The article then states, "These lifts involve the use of free weights lifted through the extremes of joint motion in a ballistic rather than a controlled fashion.

Strength Training, Weight and Power Lifting, and Body Building by Children and Adolescents

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 86 (5) ◽  
pp. 801-803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Bench Press ◽  
Weight Lifting ◽  
External Support ◽  
Joint Motion ◽  
Body Building ◽  
Significant Potential ◽  
Step Movement ◽  
Power Clean

Some children and many adolescents use weights to increase strength or enlarge muscles. A smaller number compete in the sports of weight lifting, power lifting, and body building. DEFINITIONS Free weights are dumbbells and barbells that are used without the external support of a machine. Major lifts are lifts used in the sports of weight and power lifting. Also used are the power clean and the incline and overhead presses. These lifts involve the use of free weights lifted through the extremes of joint motion in a ballistic rather than a controlled fashion. They have significant potential to cause injury.1-3 In the clean and jerk, the athlete lifts the barbell in a two-step movement from the floor to the chest and then over the head; the snatch involves the same movement of the barbell performed without interruption with a different technique. The power clean requires raising the barbell from the floor to the shoulders in a two-part maneuver. The dead lift is accomplished by raising the barbell from the floor by straightening the flexed knees. In the squat lift, the athlete holds the barbell behind the head on the shoulders, squats until the thighs are parallel with the floor, and then straightens the legs. In the bench press, the athlete lies supine on a bench, holds the barbell over the chest with the arms extended, lowers the weight to the chest, and then raises it again. The incline press is similar, except that the bench is at a 30° angle.

Strength Training, Weight & Power Lifting, and Body Building by Children and Adolescents

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 418-418
Author(s):  
MICHAEL A. NELSON
Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Building ◽  
Explosive Power ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
Power Clean

In Reply.— Dr Shepherd is correct in pointing out that not all the lifts under "Definitions" in the American Academy of Pediatrics statement, "Strength Training, Weight and Power Lifting, and Body Building by Children and Adolescents,"1 are accomplished in a ballistic rather than a controlled fashion. Although data are sparse, it does appear that there are increased risks of injury with the lifts performed in a ballistic fashion (ie, snatch, clean and jerk, power clean).2 These lifts require a great deal of strength, coordination, balance, and explosive power.

Strength training in children and adolescents: science, effects and recommandations

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
International Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Strengthening Exercises ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
Practical Recommendations

During the last years, muscle strengthening exercises have been included as an essential part in youth physical activity guidelines of national and international health organisations. It is well-documented that strength training is effective in improving physical fitness and promoting health and psycho-social well-being. Therefore, the purpose of this review article is to present empirical evidence on the effectiveness of strength training in children and adolescents. Additionally, and with reference to an established youth physical development model, conceptual and methodological aspects of safe and effective strength training in youth will be discussed and specific practical recommendations will be presented.

Die schmerzende Schulter bei Kindern und Jugendlichen im Sport

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Overuse Injury ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Traumatic Injury ◽  
Pediatric Trauma ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Adolescent Athletes ◽  
Age Appropriate

The shoulder is a particularly vulnerable joint in sports, and especially so in children and adolescents. The normal hypermobility during growth needs to be differentiated from pathological instability. Overuse injury has to be avoided or treated. Some injuries are specific for childhood and adolescence and need to be treated with a specific and age appropriate approach. Traumatic injury is seen as well, but in most cases of more importance for pediatric trauma specialist than sports medicine professionals. This review aims at giving an overview over the most important principles and diagnoses in dealing with sports related shoulder problems in pediatric and adolescent athletes.

Strength Training for Children and Adolescents

2004 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-10
Author(s):  
E. F. Luckstead
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Children And Adolescents
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