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Post 18 – “I want my young athlete to strength train, but no weights, please.” — Why Bodyweight-Only Training is Shortchanging Your Child

By David Rudnick | April 5, 2026
Strength - Upper - Pull - Horizontal - TRX Low Row with Feet Elevated

Introduction   Your young basketball player is progressing, excelling in their skills, and competing at a high level. However, to keep advancing and competing as they move up in age groups and intensity, you recognize a critical need: they must become stronger, faster, more explosive, and more resilient. So, you contact a strength coach to…

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