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.