What Age Is Recommended For A Child To Do Weight Training Like Barbels And Dumbells?

I have a child of 10 years doing competitive swimming. Do not do strength training. When should I do for him weightraining with dumbbells and barbells? At what age should you start doing weights?

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#1. October 29th, 2009, at 10:49 PM.

Teen years. So, high school.
Before that, his bone structure + tendons/ligaments just aren’t mature enough to handle actual weight training.
Give him at least 3 years (I’d say not until 16, even) or so, and by then his body will be ready for it. Plus, he’ll be producing ample amounts of testosterone by then, and the weight training will have far more effect.

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#2. October 29th, 2009, at 10:52 PM.

Proffessionals recommend an average age of 18 as it allows the body to fully develop properly and not hinder growth. Everyone is different though.

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#3. October 29th, 2009, at 10:54 PM.

well i have a 15 year old who does it for golf. I think that age is fine, but in my opinion 10 is too young, wait atleast 2-3 more years.

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#4. October 29th, 2009, at 11:00 PM.

16+ is Acceptable.
18 yrs. is fine.

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