The Athlete Development Show
The Athlete Development Show
Dr Craig Harrison
Dr Ben Pullen on Creativity, How the Environment Shape Us, and Challenge-Based Strength Training for Children
1 hour 22 minutes Posted Nov 20, 2024 at 9:00 pm.
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The evidence is clear. Stronger athletes move better, get injured less and stay engaged with sport for longer. But what should strength training look like for children? My guest today is Dr Ben Pullen, PhD in paediatric strength and conditioning and the founder of Young Athlete Training. Ben’s work integrates the physical and psychological considerations of development to provide novel, engaging and individualised strength training to both child and teenage athletes. ...