Long-Term Athletic Development and Its Application to Youth Weightlifting
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-12-2012
Description
Considerable controversy and misguided information has surrounded the inclusion of weightlifting within youth-based strength and conditioning programs to develop strength, power, and speed. This article reviews the evidence to support its inclusion as a safe and effective means to enhance athletic potential. Guidelines are presented to provide coaches with a structured and logical progression model, which is associated with the theoretical concepts underpinning long-term athletic development. It is hoped that this review will serve as a useful tool to help strength and conditioning coaches integrate weightlifting exercises within training programs of young athletes in a safe and effective manner.
Citation Information
Lloyd, Rhodri S.; Oliver, Jon L.; Meyers, Robert W.; Moody, Jeremy A.; and Stone, Michael H.. 2012. Long-Term Athletic Development and Its Application to Youth Weightlifting. Strength and Conditioning Journal. Vol.34(4). 55-66. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31825ab4bb ISSN: 1524-1602