Article: Q&A on female strength training.(POWERLINE)

Female strength training continues to be clouded with misconceptions and a litany of silly stereotypes. It's extremely unfortunate, since various women's coaches are depriving their athletes of the opportunity to improve their ability and reduce the likelihood of serious injury.

We receive a steady flow of inquiries on the subject, and our response always ends with, "Get your girls started on a strength-training program immediately!"

Let's take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions that cross our desk.

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WHY IS FEMALE STRENGTH TRAINING STILL FROWNED UPON BY SOME COACHES?

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