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I have a sports mad son who wants to do strength sessions he is 12.5 loves training i keep reps to 12 plus squats d lifts pull ups press ups is it ok?
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Sports: What i discourage for growing young boys is weight lifting especially if there is any sign of elevated blood pressure as this might worsen.
Answered 9/26/2016
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