Trust In Him posted:I spoke to an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in young athletes. He said he would never recommend lifting (didn't get into types or how much) until their growth plate decreases or stops.
Ridiculous! Not calling you out but orthopedic surgeon. Again, it comes down to having someone qualified and experienced training young athletes. There are countless organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics who support strength training in adolescents. The whole growth plate thing only comes in to play in a poorly supervised or designed program...period!