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Are there any potential dangers of starting a 12 year old boy on light weight training if he is properly trained and instructed?
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None, If...: Properly trained, instructed, and supervised; none. Unsupervised, max lifts, overuse; muscle/tendon injuries, slipped growth plates, damaged grwoth plates, etc.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Yes: Growth plate damage. Isotonic exercises are best at this age(using his own body weight).
Answered 9/28/2016
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