"Squats hurt your knees" – myths every sport parent needs to know
What not to say to a youth athlete about squatting and deadlifting…
Category: Myths series
"Weight training isn't safe" – myths every sport parent needs to know
Unfortunately there are a number of untruths that continue to negatively influence youth athletes, parents and coaches. In this series, I am to address a number of them which continue to hamper the progression of youth athletes to full senior level performance…
"Weight training stunts your growth" – myths every sport parent needs to know
Does lifting weights really stunt your growth? Should Under 18’s lift weights at all?