Weightlifting for kids, when to start and how to do it safely - with Lesley Sommerfield

27/10/2024 16 min Episodio 39
Weightlifting for kids, when to start and how to do it safely - with Lesley Sommerfield

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🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/weightlifting-104996544 🏋️‍♀️Dive into the essentials of weightlifting for young athletes in this interview with Leslie Summerfield, where we explore:* What is the best age to start weightlifting training?* What exercises should you teach or use first?* What can go wrong in weightlifting training with kids?Leslie Summerfield is one of the leading experts in weightlifting training for kids. She works at IMG Academy in Florida, USA, a boarding sports school that also offers sports camps, where she leads the volleyball program. In her role, she uses Olympic weightlifting to make middle school and high school athletes stronger for their sports.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Lesley Sommerfield:https://twitter.com/lmsommerfieldhttps://www.instagram.com/dr.sommerfieldFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.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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