Originally posted by Prince
Here is some better reasoning for my opinion on this:
There have been several reports of epiphyseal fractures in young weight lifters. But the reports documented secured during poorly performed overhead lifts, at near maximal resistances. According to the NSCA (National Strength and conditioning Association) there have been no reports of growth plate fractures secondary to a supervised strength training program. Most injuries to the epiphysis are not inherent to strengthening, Some well accepted athletic activities have had documented cases epiphyseal injuries, even to the point of becoming associated with the sport: i.e. little league elbow, a condition brought on from the repetitive stress of pitching causing the epiphyseal plate to be avulsed (pulled away for the rest of the bone)
Some other conditions that a prepubescent and adolescent children may be exposed to could include hypertension with loss of consciousness, and psychological damage. Hypertension and loss of consciousness (weight lifters blackout), is associated with maximum efforts without breathing (valsalva maneuver). This condition not limited to children. Proper consultation on breathing while lifting can avoid this condition.
by Neal Sand, MS, ATC, C.S.C. S.
I want to reitterate that there is no black or white answer to this. There is a lot of grey area in bodybuilding, and this is one if them. Just like anything, look at all of the information and make a choice that suits you. My choice is that children should not lift weights. If you or anyone else want to to allow your children to train with weights, then that's your decision.
*****Prince, did you just see that that piece of literature that you posted contradicted everything that you believe on this issue?
"There have been several reports of epiphyseal fractures in young weight lifters. But the reports documented secured during poorly performed overhead lifts, at near maximal resistances"
*****Notice how this writer said "poorly performed overhead lifts, at near maximal resistances" meaning that kids need supervision and a correct program; all of which i have been saying along, as well with my earlier piece of literature.
"According to the NSCA (National Strength and conditioning Association) there have been no reports of growth plate fractures secondary to a supervised strength training program. "
*****'Nuff said
"Most injuries to the epiphysis are not inherent to strengthening, Some well accepted athletic activities have had documented cases epiphyseal injuries, even to the point of becoming associated with the sport: i.e. little league elbow, a condition brought on from the repetitive stress of pitching causing the epiphyseal plate to be avulsed (pulled away for the rest of the bone)"
*****Prince anything done incorrectly is harmful. So with your logic, all kids in the world should stop playing baseball, basketball, football and every other sport because it
has potential to damage their epiphysis. Like your article said, "Most injuries to the epiphysis are not inherent to strengthening, Some well accepted athletic activities have had documented cases epiphyseal injuries, even to the point of becoming associated with the sport: i.e. little league elbow" meaning that these injuries sustained to the epiphysis are also due to sport. I guess all kids in the world should terminate all activities of sport in fear of doing something incorrectly and injuring themselves just like with lifting weights eh?
"Some other conditions that a prepubescent and adolescent children may be exposed to could include hypertension with loss of consciousness, and psychological damage. Hypertension and loss of consciousness (weight lifters blackout), is associated with maximum efforts without breathing (valsalva maneuver). This condition not limited to children. Proper consultation on breathing while lifting can avoid this condition."
*****Hmmmm, i guess since adults
can also experience hypertension and loss of consciousness, adults should stop lifting as well??? Oh wait, "Proper consultation on breathing while lifting can avoid this condition."
*****Prince, i don't know why you put in that article, because it only strengthens my argument. The fact of the matter is this, kids can lift weights if they are properly supervised, given a correct program and taught how to do the exercises properly. It seems that your article proves my points yet again.
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she was very proud
i 'm letting my son lift. i'm also letting him read the comments here. he is just like any teen 
he will listen to others before he will listen to dad. so help me convince him he's too young for supplements. thanx
