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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Weight Training Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides detailed information on weight-training and weight-lifting safety. The focus of the article is on safety tips, such as finding a teacher to train in the process, setting goals, and waiting until your body is ready...
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Getting Big: Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses safe weight training practices, such as working out with a partner and using safe equipment.
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Get Big: Pain in the Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
This site outlines the most common causes of injury when weight training.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Rules of Weight Lifting

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the best reasons to lift weights is to reduce your risk of injury in daily life by strengthening your muscles and bones. Follow these safety tips to learn the proper way to lift weights to avoid injury. Lessons, information,...