Now, I'm fairly familiar with the guidelines and recommendations from a variety of sources and have been know to give a good "Sjamboking" to any kid unwise enough to so much as touch the campus board.
(Joke, Dense, I don't really beat (or even berate) kids).
However, when it comes to my own brood; things are more complicated.
They essentially have the run of a climbing gym and invent their own training regimes.
Today I got called through to see their latest trick (sorry, drill).
For reference, I thought the fingerboards out of reach. Apparently not if you jump from the bench or campus from the ring...
Yes, I know they're engaging the slot with their thumbs when they hang the 40*, but they think they're doing it properly.
I didn't know if I was impressed or horrified.
(Ok, I was impressed).
Normally, I subscribe to the "children under 12 need only climb to train" school. However, I never stopped them cranking out press-ups, climbing the rope or using the45* board etc and they've got quite strong.
So, this sort of training doesn't seem:-
- Particularly Plyometric
- Crimpy
- Too bad?
Is it better to encourage and work on their form or is it time to reach for the Sjambok again?
It seems impossible to stop the little buggers brachiating around the place anyway.
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