What Should I Look For In A Strength Program For My Athlete?

Kids aren’t adults, and they shouldn’t be lifting like adults.  Their bodies are still growing, learning, and maturing and this needs to be taken into consideration when creating a program.

A well designed program is a lot more than getting an athlete stronger.  It should be helping athletes learn how to move safely, efficiently, and effectively.  Some athletes need to be stronger, some faster, some quicker, some more endurance, but all athletes need to move safely, efficiently, and effectively.

If the program is only about building muscle, it is probably not going to help your athlete improve their athleticism and decrease injury risk.  It should involve things like plyometrics, isometrics, multiplane movements, power, agility, deceleration training, jumping/landing, and much more.  

Kids don’t need to maximize their strength to excel in athletics.  They need to learn how to use the mobility and strength they have and that entails much more than just strength training.

Another thing to keep in mind is the athlete should enjoy it.  If the athlete doesn’t enjoy the program and/or trainers, it isn’t going to be as effective.  These are kids, not professionals.  The program should be designed for the kid, not the professional.  The program should be engaging and effective.

We will be starting a 6 week “learn to lift” class for 6th - 12th grade on Saturday, March 29th. 

This class will focus on the safety and mechanics of lifting safely and effectively, as well as build on prior knowledge and lifting experience.  To sign up or for more details email completefit.crivitz@gmail.com or call/text 906-290-6947.