Are you considering letting your child do some youth weight training but are worried they are to young? When is the right age for kids to begin weight training? This article will discuss that.Youth weight training has been found to be good for children because it increases bone density, improves muscular coordination, and increases strength. I am not saying that kids that are 9 years old should be lifting weights, but children that are of the appropriate age should be weight training.

What is the right age to be starting though? This has been a question that has been debated over for years. I would say the appropriate age for kids to begin weight training is when the begin to produce testosterone which is a big part of building muscle. This begins around the age of 14-17 years old. So when your child is in junior high or high school is about when they should be lifting weights.

If you are going to have your junior high child lifting weights you must do it in the proper circumstances. Your child should only join a weight lifting program if it is a well designed program and they are under constant supervision. Although, if your child is wanting to get in a weight lifting program to improve their sport I would recommend they just work on the skills of the game and not on weight training, they will improve better that way.

Most parents do not want there kids to lift weights because they are worried their child will get injured, and I understand that. Follow these tips below and your child should be safe to lift.

1. Make sure you have your child lift weights in an uncrowded area and make sure there are no distractions around them.

2. Check all equipment before you lift for defects on the equipment.

3. Your child should have the maturity that he will listen to what you say and do it. If they do not they can get injured while lifting and they should not be in the weight room.

4. You should only let your child lift with a supervisor who knows what he is doing and will properly train your child.

5. Your child should first accomplish the technique of each lift before any weight is added. This is the safest way to avoid accidents while lifting.

6. My final thing is make it fun for the child and be careful of what you say. If you tell your child things that will hurt their confidence it will hurt their lifting to.

I hope this has helped you to decide if your child should be doing youth weight training, just make sure it is fun and safe.