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Benjamin 2003
Benjamin 2003
Benjamin 2003
To cite this article: Holly J. Benjamin MD, MPH, Kimberly M. Glow MD & Patricia D. Mees (2003)
Choosing a Strength Training Program for Kids, The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 31:9, 27-28,
DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2003.11439939
Article views: 2
Q. How do I know if it's a good program? workout cards to record the number of sets they did at
each weight and how to monitor their progress. Instruc-
A. In a well-run program, exercises begin with simple tors are trained in safe ways to evaluate strength gains.
movements, such as leg extensions, that work one joint
at a time. More complex movements that require mus-
cle coordination, such as squats, are learned before Q. Will my child develop big muscles?
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