Remembering and working to achieve the three goals of
youth strength training discussed above (psychological, neurological, and educational) are far more important than gaining muscle mass.
A Sensory Integration Assessment
of youth strengths is completed on all youth as they enter our program.
Lebert
Fitness Youth Strength and Conditioning shows three Strength and Conditioning programs with the EQUALIZER ™ and BUDDY SYSTEM ™.
Breakingmuscle followed up on last week's post
on youth strength training with an article on Traditional vs. Undulating Periodization in Youth Athletes confirming what earlier investigations have found out that the periodization model for youth athletes is less of importance as opposed to a well - runded and structured program approach.
The IMP helps youth and mentors
identify youth strengths and areas for growth and provides structure for setting and achieving short - and long - term goals.
Dr. Wayne Wescott who co-wrote the American Council on Exercise's Guide to
Youth Strength Training believes that planks don't work the abdominal muscles to the point where they truly fatigue.
This book is in coordination with the IYCA and 21 other leading experts in
the youth strength and conditioning field.
Juggernaut Training Systems discussed Youth Training Considerations, busting some myths about
youth strength training and practical application for appropriate youth strength training.