Can children start lifting weights?

[Anonymous]

I have 2 sons (6 and 7 years old) and they often ask if I can buy some weights for them. and I don't know if it's answered.
is it worth buying?
what weight at that age (kg, lbs)?

[Shortcake5]

Well, if you have a scale you could weigh some regular objects and then let them play around with those to see what weight they can handle safely. Maybe you have a paperweight that's 1lb, or a gallon of milk that's 2 or 3. (That's probably the wrong weight, but I don't have a scale or a gallon of milk right now.)

I think you can buy little weight sets of like, sets of 2, 3, and 5 lbs. That would probably be the smallest dumbells you can get.

Alternatively, you can download them a home workout app that doesn't use weights. I use one that is mostly push-ups and things like that that use the body for the weight. I bet little kids can also do those types of workouts decently, and you wouldn't even have to adjust as much because it uses your own body weight.

[Asker]

Do you have interesting sports apps?

[Shortcake5]

I use a specific sort of group of apps for my workouts if that's what you mean, but there's many different apps for that you can find.

[Asker]

Yes. want to find the right one 😊

[Shortcake5]

The highest rated ones I've seen have been from Leap Fitness Group in the appstore. I haven't used any others, but also haven't had any problem with these.

[Asker]

thank you for the information I will definitely use this app. so that the children will be happy

[Shortcake5]

No problem, I hope it goes well.

[Asker]

thanks 😊

[molonski2]

Yes , they certainly can , just show them how to use and take seriously how you begin to lift , store , use for purpose only , just start them on those small " lady " style weights , and make sure they are also involved in Cardio , and be sure they understand the importance of how we treat our equipment , it can be fun , but its not a game , a lifetime of fitness awaits the boys.

[Asker]

thank you for the great advice 💪

[molonski2]

appreciated 2kg to 7kg to start , they will progress quickly.

[Asker]

I agree, that's why I wanted to ask😊

[Guy13]

buy them some Walmart dumbbells to play curl with...

[Asker]

how many kilograms (lbs)

[Gabriel-Chicanito]

The curls;ok. Power lifts-No..
What gets them even stronger, is the bar work, rope climbing.

[Asker]

you think its a bad idea? at their age

[In_Trance]

sure

[Asker]

thanks 😊