In Part 1 of 2 U18 podcasts, Mikki & Jeff discuss Brand X® Youth Barbell Prep, and how it fits into a Youth Strength Training Program. How teaching use of the Barbell to younger kids in a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate environment while leveraging Play created motivation and State and National records.

Show Notes & Highlights:

1. 1:20 What is it and Why is it offered?

2. 2:57 Developmentally appropriate Goals & Methods

3. 4:35 Who is it for? Age, focus, competency

4. 7:37 Psycho-Social considerations, Safety protocols, set up, retention and success

5. 11:30 What does a day in Barbell Prep Class look like?

6. 12:54 Loaded Play 

7. 15:07 Competitions, Events and Records

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