🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/youth-lifter-136060802 🏋️‍♀️Are you considering maturity in your youth weightlifting program? How does biological maturity influence performance in young athletes? What methods can you use to measure maturity accurately? Discover these essential insights with Dr. Steph Morris, a leading expert in youth weightlifting performance. In this episode, we explore the critical role of assessing maturity for talent identification, training adaptations, and even competition strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your coaching approach with cutting-edge research findings!Steph is a Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at Cardiff Metropolitan University, where she recently completed her PhD on the influence of biological maturity and strength kinetics on young weightlifters’ performance. An accredited strength and conditioning coach, she also coaches young athletes at the Youth Physical Development Centre and the British Weightlifting DiSE programme.Enjoy!Original research paper(s):Morris SJ, Oliver JL, Radnor JM, Hill M, Haff GG, Lloyd RS. The Influence of Relative Age and Biological Maturity on Youth Weightlifting Performance. Pediatric Exercise Science. 2025 Jan 30;1(aop):1-9.https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/pes/aop/article-10.1123-pes.2024-0083/article-10.1123-pes.2024-0083.xml❤️ Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrong▶️ Watch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bG🖼️ Weightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.com✉️ Follow Steph Morris:🔹 https://x.com/stephmorris979🔹 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stephanie-Morris-20💪 Follow Evidence Strong:🔹 https://www.instagram.com/evidence_strong🔹 https://x.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

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