Strength Training for Young Athletes - Softcover

Kraemer, William J.; Fleck, Steven J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873223969 ISBN 13: 9780873223966

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 1992

Synopsis

"This is a practical, clearly written manual...[I] can recommend it without hesitation to any coach or parent." Lyle J. Micheli, MD, Director, Division of Sports Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston. Now strength trainers, coaches, physical educators, and parents can design safe and effective strength training programmes with "Strength Training for Young Athletes". This guide debunks the myths about weight training and young people, aims to help readers learn how to design strength training programmes for all major muscle groups and 16 sports, and presents detailed instructions for more than 100 strength exercises, structured especially for young athletes ages 7 to 18.

About this title

Review:

""""In "Strength Training for Young Athletes," Dr. Kraemer and Dr. Fleck teach how to develop a safe, effective program, addressing the physical and psychological maturation of each individual. This book should be required reading for anyone training young athletes."""
Robert Jursnick
Executive director, National Strength and Conditioning Association
"""I know first-hand that a successful young athlete has a well rounded training program that includes strength training. An ideal resource for those who want to get it right, "Strength Training for Young Athletes" will help you design a program that will prepare your athletes for their next level of performance."""
Mike Nitka
Director of strength and conditioning, Muskego High School
Former Vice President, National Strength and Conditioning Association
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About the Author:

William Kraemer and Steven Fleck are two of the top strength training researchers in the world. William Kraemer is a past president of the NSCA and is currently editor of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Steven Fleck is the former head of the Physical Conditioning Department for the U.S. Olympic Committee.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0873223969
• ISBN 13: 9780873223966
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 222