CORE Physical Therapy in Omaha examines the efficacy of Strength Training and Youth Athletes.
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Dr. Mark Rathjen PT DPT CSCS
CORE Physical Therapy and Sports Performance PC
Omaha, NE
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“Independently computed dose-response relationships for resistance training parameters revealed that a training period of >23 weeks, 5 sets/exercise, 6-8 repetitions/set, a training intensity of 80-89% of 1 repetition maximum (RM), and 3-4 min rest between sets were most effective to improve muscle strength (SMDwm 2.09-3.40).”
This above sums up the research perfectly. With proper training and instructions, young athletes can achieve may amazing results with sports performance interventions, ages 6-18 yrs old. We have known for many years that weight training for all athletes is conducive to the ultimate in human performance, and young athletes are no exception to this rule.
Programming younger athletes is more complicated and is more variable than other populations. In season, general, sport, position, age, all are big factors in the proper programming of young athletes.
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Full article https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26851290/

. 2016 Jul;50(13):781-95.

doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095497.Epub 2016 Feb 5.

Effects and dose-response relationships of resistance training on physical performance in youth athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Melanie Lesinski1, Olaf Prieske1, Urs Granacher1
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Abstract

Objectives: To quantify age, sex, sport and training type-specific effects of resistance training on physical performance, and to characterise dose-response relationships of resistance training parameters that could maximise gains in physical performance in youth athletes.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies.

Data sources: Studies were identified by systematic literature search in the databases PubMed and Web of Science (1985-2015). Weighted mean standardised mean differences (SMDwm) were calculated using random-effects models.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies: Only studies with an active control group were included if these investigated the effects of resistance training in youth athletes (6-18 years) and tested at least one physical performance measure.

Results: 43 studies met the inclusion criteria. Our analyses revealed moderate effects of resistance training on muscle strength and vertical jump performance (SMDwm 0.8-1.09), and small effects on linear sprint, agility and sport-specific performance (SMDwm 0.58-0.75). Effects were moderated by sex and resistance training type. Independently computed dose-response relationships for resistance training parameters revealed that a training period of >23 weeks, 5 sets/exercise, 6-8 repetitions/set, a training intensity of 80-89% of 1 repetition maximum (RM), and 3-4 min rest between sets were most effective to improve muscle strength (SMDwm 2.09-3.40).

Summary/conclusions: Resistance training is an effective method to enhance muscle strength and jump performance ihttps://coreomaha.com/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=pagen youth athletes, moderated by sex and resistance training type. Dose-response relationships for key training parameters indicate that youth coaches should primarily implement resistance training programmes with fewer repetitions and higher intensities to improve physical performance measures of youth athletes.

Keywords: Adolescent; Children; Physical fitness; Strength; Weight lifting.