I got stronger by gradually increasing the reps and weight I was lifting. I would strength train 3 times a week for about 45 minutes a session.

Now, there is an unlimited amount of exercises you can do but I recommend alternating muscle groups each time you workout. One day I might do lower body and the next upper body, this gave my muscles enough time to recover before I lifted again.

“LIFTING WEIGHTS STUNTS YOUR CHILDS GROWTH.” FALSE

Here’s where the magic happened, every time I lifted I made sure to do more reps or increase the weight from the last time I did that exercise.

How did I know when to go up in weight?

I had a rep range for every exercise and when I hit the top of the rep range I increased in weight.

EXAMPLE:

Exercise: Bar Bell Squat

Reps: 5-12

Once I do 12 reps at a weight i’ll increase the weight for my squats.

This is simplifying the process, but it’s where your child should start. As your child continues his strength journey don’t hesitate to reach out.

P.S. If you don’t have access to weights your child can do body weight exercises.

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