Historical Perspectives
This is a Two Hands Anyhow by Arthur Saxon using a kettlebell and plate-loaded barbell from
the early 1900s. The history of strength training was quite similar to that of weight training up to
the turn of the 20 th century. Modern technology, materials, and understanding have resulted in a
substantial increase in the number of techniques available for strength training.
At some point in the second part of the nineteenth century, the dumbbell was joined by the
barbell. Sand or lead shot could be used to fill early barbells' hollow globes, but the plate-loading
barbell that is used today supplanted them around the turn of the century. Charles Atlas
popularised isometric strength training in the late 1930s and early 1940s. In the early 1960s,
exercise machines began to appear in the still-rare strength training gyms of the day. After the
publication of the bodybuilding film Pumping Iron and the subsequent fame of Arnold
Schwarzenegger, strength training became more popular in the 1980s.
Weight training was discouraged for youngsters by orthopaedic experts who feared it might
damage their growing bones' growth plates. Children who exercised with weights had a very low
incidence of growth plate fractures because of poor supervision or overtraining. There have been
no reports of growth plate injuries in adolescent training programmes that adhered to established
standards. For the National Strength and Conditioning Association, appropriate design and
supervision are key to the safety of strength training programmes for children.
If a kid drops a weight on themself or does an exercise improperly, they are more likely to be
injured than adults. Additionally, young children may not comprehend or disregard safety
measures surrounding weight training equipment, putting them at higher risk of injury. As a
consequence, it is widely accepted that adult supervision is essential when it comes to adolescent
strength training.
In Australia, strength training ranks as the fourth most popular kind of exercise. Strength training
in young athletes is controversial since it has become popular among people of all ages. Stunted
development, health issues later in life, and poor eating habits are some of the arguments against
strength training throughout adolescence. These misconceptions have been dispelled by research
conducted by Australian specialists, recognised by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Pre-
adolescent strength training has no long-term health concerns as long as the methods are
performed properly and under appropriate supervision. Preadolescents' strength training should
emphasise skills and methods rather than bulk. Only the large muscular groups should be worked
by children, and only with free weights and body weight exercises that are relatively low in load.
These techniques have many advantages, including improved strength, reduced risk of injury,
and an understanding of sound training concepts.
ISSN: 2278-4853 Vol 10, Issue 9, September, 2021 Impact Factor: SJIF 2021 = 7.699
Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |