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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Weight lifting should not be done before the age of 12 (body weight only)  Once kids enter puberty weight lifting is ideal.  The muscles they build will have benefits far beyond the teen years.  Your friend is incorrect.
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USA Powerlifting starts with an 8-9 age group for competition

https://www.usapowerlifting.com/youth/

There is no reason a healthy, interested, properly supervised child cannot participate in weight training[/quote]

I’m not gonna start until 12 . [/quote]

Cool, but other people can make other totally appropriate choices. [/quote]

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PP was claiming that weight lifting shouldn't be done before 12. That is an opinion. Experts support weight lifting at younger ages.

OP was looking for expert and/or scientific evidence to support/refute an opinion they were given. While OP has a child older than 12, other parents may be looking for the same, and I think it is important to give accurate advice.

I agree completely with those who are stressing the need for an appropriate program and supervision, injury risk from improper technique and too much too soon is real (as at any age). But if a 10yo does everything right, there's no growth or injury related reason for them not to be weight training. A lot of kids/teens who get involved are looking to improve their sport, but weight lifting also can be its own sport/activity such as Powerlifting. This can be a great opportunity for a kid who's less interested in traditional team sports. [/quote]

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