title: Strength training by children and adolescents.
abstract: Pediatricians are often asked to give advice on the safety and efficacy of strength-training programs for children and adolescents. This statement, which is a revision of a previous American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement, defines relevant terminology and provides current information on risks and benefits of strength training for children and adolescents.
authors.forename: Teri M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: McCambridge
authors.forename: Paul R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Stricker
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D017408:Guidelines as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000592:standards; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000592:standards*; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014481:United States; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000502:physiology*