Taking a long-term approach to the development of weightlifting ability in young athletes

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Strength and Conditioning Journal

Publisher

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins / Wolters Kluwer

School

School of Medical and Health Sciences

RAS ID

32530

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Morris, S. J., Oliver, J. L., Pedley, J. S., Haff, G. G., & Lloyd, R. S. (2020). Taking a long-term approach to the development of weightlifting ability in young athletes. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 42(6), 71-90. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000608

Abstract

Despite previous misconceptions, youth participation in weightlifting is now recognized as safe and beneficial when delivered, programed, and monitored by a qualified professional. This article explores teaching progressions to help coaches periodize weightlifting training for young or novice athletes, with consideration to the theoretical concepts underpinning long-term athletic development. It is hoped that the structured and progressive guidelines presented in the current article will help coaches develop the weightlifting performance of their young athletes in a safe and effective manner.

DOI

10.1519/SSC.0000000000000608

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