14 year old seeking help

LittleKid · 11-11-2004, 07:56 PM

Hello everybody, as the title says i'm 14, and seeking help.

I'm not very strong right now, I was going to the gym a few months ago and just lifting the machines and dumbells. I stopped going for about two months and now I want to get back in.

I'm looking for a reasonable workout that I can do (arms and legs same day)
But the gym at my apartment complex doesn't have much, just a few machines which I don't know the names to, a treadmill, and only one type of freeweight (dumbells).

Has some sorta of butterfly machine
Has a machine thats similar to bench pressing
Leg press machine
One type of freeweight (dumbells)
Treadmill

I don't look very good right now, I have a developing belly, but not very "attractive"
I want to get stronger and look better

So given the things at the gym in my complex could someone put together a reasonable workout that will help me achieve what i'm looking for? I go the gym every monday and thursday, to give my muscles plenty of time to heal.

(This is a bit offtopic, but I don't really feal comfortable working out in front of adults, they lift 200-300lbs. while i'm lifting 15lbs dumbells, and 115lbs on a machine, I feel like I get in the way and annoy them.)

Weight : 145 (actually I believe near 150)
Height : 5'7 (maybe a bit taller)

Thanks guys, I hope i'm not asking for to much, I realize diet matters to, and I have a resonable one, I just want to get stronger and look better than I do right now. I also realize this won't happen overnight.

OceanDude · 11-11-2004, 08:24 PM

Good Luck to you. Are you male or female?
OD

min0 lee · 11-11-2004, 08:52 PM

Quote:

(This is a bit offtopic, but I don't really feal comfortable working out in front of adults, they lift 200-300lbs. while i'm lifting 15lbs dumbells, and 115lbs on a machine, I feel like I get in the way and annoy them.)

You shouldn't let that bother you, you are there for you and no one else.
Remember they once started out small or fat.
Just make sure you learn some gym etiquette and you'll be OK.
You'll love Bodybuilding, it's a way of life!

BoneCrusher · 11-11-2004, 09:00 PM

Look at your situation in another way LittleKid (killer name by the way

). You start lifting now with what you have at hand. Stay with it. ALL the pro's that are at the top of their games started out young like you are now. If an old dude is in your way be nice and wait your turn ... then hit that machine like it stole your lunch money!!!

Read all the stickies you see in the training area.

The size will come.

LittleKid · 11-11-2004, 09:03 PM

Thanks for the replys everybody, helps alot!

BoneCrusher · 11-11-2004, 09:52 PM

Keep us posted ...

hawk05 · 11-11-2004, 10:24 PM

Don't be intimidated by the older/bigger guys. You'd be surprised how much they will teach you if you are respectful and they see you putting forth a good effort.

PreMier · 11-11-2004, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawk05

Don't be intimidated by the older/bigger guys. You'd be surprised how much they will teach you if you are respectful and they see you putting forth a good effort.

%90+ of 'big guys' at the gym dont know shit. Learn from the forum.

**Dale Mabry** · 11-12-2004, 09:29 AM

Just follow etiquette and they will respect and be nice to you. Why, I remember the other day, a young buck such as yourself came to me looking for guidance. I told him to stick with me and everything will be fine. I sent him to the juice bar to get me a double espresso and tomorrow he will be mowing my lawn. Wax on wax off daniel san.

Just playin, but I recommend what Premier said, read the forums and soak in what you can, ask questions if need be, and for christ's sake where's my espresso.

juggernaut · 11-12-2004, 11:56 AM

I was there once-I was a fatboy. I started out with nothing or little-try and get those dumbells to be the mnost of your workout-even squats and deads (along with benchES) should surround your workout. Couple this with shoulder presses and the like-and you should be seeing results as fast as possible. Also, dont let the big guys intimidate you-they were like you in the same way.

juggernaut · 11-12-2004, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

Just follow etiquette and they will respect and be nice to you. Why, I remember the other day, a young buck such as yourself came to me looking for guidance. I told him to stick with me and everything will be fine. I sent him to the juice bar to get me a double espresso and tomorrow he will be mowing my lawn. Wax on wax off daniel san.

Just playin, but I recommend what Premier said, read the forums and soak in what you can, ask questions if need be, and for christ's sake where's my espresso.

it is easy isnt it?

11-11-2004, 07:56 PM	#1
LittleKid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 369	14 year old seeking help Hello everybody, as the title says i'm 14, and seeking help. I'm not very strong right now, I was going to the gym a few months ago and just lifting the machines and dumbells. I stopped going for about two months and now I want to get back in. I'm looking for a reasonable workout that I can do (arms and legs same day) But the gym at my apartment complex doesn't have much, just a few machines which I don't know the names to, a treadmill, and only one type of freeweight (dumbells). Has some sorta of butterfly machine Has a machine thats similar to bench pressing Leg press machine One type of freeweight (dumbells) Treadmill I don't look very good right now, I have a developing belly, but not very "attractive" I want to get stronger and look better So given the things at the gym in my complex could someone put together a reasonable workout that will help me achieve what i'm looking for? I go the gym every monday and thursday, to give my muscles plenty of time to heal. (This is a bit offtopic, but I don't really feal comfortable working out in front of adults, they lift 200-300lbs. while i'm lifting 15lbs dumbells, and 115lbs on a machine, I feel like I get in the way and annoy them.) Weight : 145 (actually I believe near 150) Height : 5'7 (maybe a bit taller) Thanks guys, I hope i'm not asking for to much, I realize diet matters to, and I have a resonable one, I just want to get stronger and look better than I do right now. I also realize this won't happen overnight.
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11-11-2004, 08:24 PM	#2
OceanDude Well Read Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Posts: 1,853	Good Luck to you. Are you male or female? OD
	"Doc, If I had known I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself..." Est unusquisque faber ipsae suae fortunae. We Americans scoff at the likes of African witch doctors yet spend 100's of millions of dollars on fake reducing systems. The only regular exercise he gets is stretching the truth. His intellect is not replenished, he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts...

11-11-2004, 09:03 PM	#5
LittleKid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 369	Thanks for the replys everybody, helps alot!
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11-11-2004, 10:24 PM	#7
hawk05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 70	Don't be intimidated by the older/bigger guys. You'd be surprised how much they will teach you if you are respectful and they see you putting forth a good effort.
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11-12-2004, 09:29 AM	#9
Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 13,882 Photos: 10	Just follow etiquette and they will respect and be nice to you. Why, I remember the other day, a young buck such as yourself came to me looking for guidance. I told him to stick with me and everything will be fine. I sent him to the juice bar to get me a double espresso and tomorrow he will be mowing my lawn. Wax on wax off daniel san. Just playin, but I recommend what Premier said, read the forums and soak in what you can, ask questions if need be, and for christ's sake where's my espresso.
	If sense were common, everyone would have it. 4/2007-Current 75th Ranked most popular image 1 spot behind Prince's bulge...

11-11-2004, 09:00 PM	#4
BoneCrusher Lift or Die Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,576	Look at your situation in another way LittleKid (killer name by the way ). You start lifting now with what you have at hand. Stay with it. ALL the pro's that are at the top of their games started out young like you are now. If an old dude is in your way be nice and wait your turn ... then hit that machine like it stole your lunch money!!! Read all the stickies you see in the training area. The size will come.

11-11-2004, 09:52 PM	#6
BoneCrusher Lift or Die Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,576	Keep us posted ...

11-12-2004, 11:56 AM	#10
juggernaut hybrid of machine & skin Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mars Posts: 4,148 Photos: 2	I was there once-I was a fatboy. I started out with nothing or little-try and get those dumbells to be the mnost of your workout-even squats and deads (along with benchES) should surround your workout. Couple this with shoulder presses and the like-and you should be seeing results as fast as possible. Also, dont let the big guys intimidate you-they were like you in the same way.
	Eat well, train daily, die anyway.

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