girls in the weight room?

I’ve always recommended female athletes get into the weight room. It is even more beneficial than for the boys!

COACHING THE FEMALE ATHLETE – SPECIFICALLY IN THE WEIGHT ROOM
By Meg Stone, East Tennessee State University

Conclusion

… there should be few differences in the weight programs for women compared to men. Individual differences are more determined by sport specific training than gender.

… it may be necessary to conduct more upper body strength work with the female athlete. Variation does play a key part in the continued improvement of the female athlete.

Full article on USOlympicTeam.com