Strength training for kids:

My children do circus training and gymnastics - all body weight and some ropes (pretty heavy). They love it and do it at home when we're weight training too.
We also do a lot of dancing. I'm African so any music with lots of drums and a good beat! We easily spend 2 hours dancing a day during the weekend.
When we go hiking etc - they carry their own bags and water. They're almost 6, 5.5 and 5.5. The 6 year old can easily lift and swing one ofhis sisters in one of their circus moves.

jeffjeff85 wrote: »

Chieflrg wrote: »

jeffjeff85 wrote: »

I dont let my boys strength train with weights. Ligament tears are permanent damage.

If you cant do 25 body weight squats (min) then you.have no business picking up a weighted bar anyway.

I know you mean well but would refrain from making these type of blanketed statements.

We see this type of "screening" for example by most physical therapists too much, too often.

I for one probably can't do 25 body weight squats at depth in one set currently, but can squat 400 belt less for several reps with a couple in the tank once warmed up with a weighted barbell.

Isnt saying physical therapists say things 'too much too often" one of those blanket statements?@!
Uh, no matter.

I likely can NOT squat 400, certainly not for 'reps'. But I can squat 200 ALL DAY LONG, which for me n my boys is a far more useful skill.

I said the type of screening they utilize...not "what they say". Two entirely different things.

Respectfully I don't care if you squat 200 or 400 as long as your training.

I do care if you state that only people who can body squat a minimum 25 reps should train squats with a barbell without knowing more details on individuals. That is flawed screening, so yes I take issue saying everyone should follow your rule.

When you state that someone like me who more than likely can't body squat 25 reps in a set has no business doing a different type of squat, that is flawed.

I think you are forgetting that not everybody is the same. My doctors and I both would disagree with you. As well as the people I train with the same issues/disease that are currently finding ways to strength train regardless of what they can't do.

Your statement is potentially harmful to people who might not fit your rule.