Some kids want to lift weights so they can look bigger and stronger. But lifting weights won't produce big muscles in kids who haven't gone through puberty yet, and lifting heavy weights can be dangerous to kids’ muscles and tendons.
With supervision from a coach or trainer, kids can do some light weight lifting or exercise with resistance bands (large rubber bands). This kind of exercise can improve muscle tone, meaning a kid's muscles will be leaner and stronger, but not really bigger.
Push-ups, sit-ups, and chin-ups also help build strong muscles. But so can plain old running, jumping, and climbing. Get the message? More play time means stronger muscles. Now that's something to get pumped up about!
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