Lifting weights good for me?

[GIZmo_Timme]

Hey!

Im 15 and quite short. I have lifting weights for 8 months.

There's a problem, some people says its not good for me because I am
too young and my bones are still growing. Others says its only good for me but not to workout too much. I go to the gym twice a week, so is this good for me or not?

 

[kvyd]

Its great for you. Lift heavy and then kick there asses.

 

[timt]

At 15 you should be eatting Mcdonalds and playing videogames all day. please act your age, just kidding. Keep it up it is good for you.

 

[BritChick]

I have never heard or read of any legitimate reasons that would make weight lifting detrimental to a teenager.
Of course you can sustain injuries if you are lifting too heavy or using poor form, so it's always a good idea to get a personal trainer to design you a program and show you the ropes when you are starting out.
I started weight lifting (through my high school) at the age of 14 about 3 times per week, competed in a body building contest at the age of 17 and have been hooked ever since.

 

[GIZmo_Timme]

Thank's guys! I do use proper form and i love lifting weights, but do you think i can workout more then twice a week?

 

[BritChick]

Yes.

 

[Du]

Absolutely. Workout as much as you want, just listen to your body. Dont lift too heavy, be smart. As BritChick mentioned, poor form can ruin everything. Be careful of supplements though, theyre usually not good until youre older. And, definatley dont use PS/PH's, they can stop you from growing.

Personally, I started freshman year of high school (9 years ago) and have loved it. It was a great hobby, and is now a great way of life. My little brother is 13 and i take him to the gym, and he loves it. It is tough to see crazy gains at that age, but it builds a foundation. By all means, if you love it, do it. Just do it right.

Keep it up.

 

[Purdue Power]

You would do good to lift at least 3 times a week, no more then 5 times a week. Make sure you are doing different body parts on different days. I see too many people trying to hit every body part each time they lift. Concentrate on one to two muscle groups each time you lift. You could do something like Day1-Chest & Bi's Day2- Back & Tri's Day3- Legs & Shoulders

 

[Purdue Power]

As far as suppliments go, for now you should just get a good multivitamin, drink at least a gallon of water a day, eat a good amount of protein, and get some whey protein powder to make shakes. You should have a shake as soon as you are done lifting.

 

[GIZmo_Timme]

Thanks so very much guys! I will start workout 3 times a week and hit different bodyparts every day and eat alot of protein, drink alot of watar and bang a nice body!
(ofcourse no junk food......only on suterdays)

 

[CowPimp]

You would do good to lift at least 3 times a week, no more then 5 times a week. Make sure you are doing different body parts on different days. I see too many people trying to hit every body part each time they lift. Concentrate on one to two muscle groups each time you lift. You could do something like Day1-Chest & Bi's Day2- Back & Tri's Day3- Legs & Shoulders

There is absolutely no reason a full body routine can't be done. Look into HST; it promotes a full body routine, and I have definitely read some success stories as a result of that program. As well, although I did not follow the principles of HST, I began weight training on a full body routine.

The idea is to balance volume and frequency. Do six sets on day per week, or do 2 sets three days per week. In the end, the results should be similar.

I often recommend full body routines to beginners. I have seen others do the same, and I just happen to have had good results (As well as friends of mine) with a full body routine to start off. Here is an enhanced version of the program that I did:

Full Squats 3 x 8-12
Romanian Deadlifts 2 x 8-12

Deadlifts 3 x 8-12
Bent Rows 2 x 8-12

Bench Press 3 x 8-12
Military Press 2 x 8-12

Decline Situps 3 x 8-12