Jake Sorenson: Youth Resistance Training

Jake Sorensen is an assistant professor in the Exercise Sciences Department at BYU. His research is focused on how skeletal muscle adapts to stress through injury, disuse, aging, and disease. Jake grew up playing sports, has a masters degree in coaching performance, is a certified strength & conditioning specialist, and has worked as a high school rugby coach & strength coach for youth, collegiate, and professional athletes. In this interview we discuss resistance training with Jake and its effects on youth athletes. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of resistance training and the common misconceptions concerning this practice! Intro: (0:00) Define youth: (4:44) Resistance training: (5:58) Resistance training vs lifting weights: (7:30) Benefits: (8:36) Favorite modes for youth: (14:02) Plyometrics: (19:26) Making exercise fun: (22:57) Lift heavy vs light & quick: (24:31) Supplements & casein protein: (30:20) Message for youth: (35:10) Summary: (37:17) Qualified to supervise training: (39:07) End: (41:35)