He already does it a couple times a week just for fun, nothing serious. He's 13, and going to turn 14 in December.
He started when his class did a "weight training" class for about a month in gym.
He weights about 110lbs.
I think he's pretty strong for his age and size. His favorite is bench press of course. He can already do 95lbs 10 times. Can probably bench his own weight.
What do you guys think? Should he start now, or wait until high school?
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04-11-2005, 07:43 PM #1You lack hatred
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Should I encourage my 13+ year old brother to lift weights
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04-11-2005, 07:45 PM #2Registered User
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i started at 12 .. bit before my 13th bday .. got my 1st bucket of whey for my 13th bday lol
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04-11-2005, 08:24 PM #3Registered User
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Probably a good age, and will give him a boost over most his high-school buddies...
Just make sure he doesnt' get consumed by it, and workout like a mother, or start getting insane with supps either.
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04-11-2005, 08:24 PM #4bbjeff86
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As long as he is smart it is fine to train at that age. 2 things though. His form should be very good, and he has to make sure that he doesn't over train, if he limits working out to 4 one hour sessions per week, and has good form he will be fine.
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04-11-2005, 08:28 PM #5Registered User
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Yea man, definitely encourage him to work out. It will boost his self-esteem and impress all his buds with his strength.
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04-11-2005, 08:31 PM #6Lover of Pain
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I think that starting at a young age like 13 is the perfect age to get him started. Just make sure that he starts out just like anyone else, with just the basics, and moving up gradually as he gets more interested and aware of weightroom safety. If not the most important thing though, make sure that he enjoys it. I mean, in my opinion at least, the most important thing is that he wants to do it, and knows all the benefits that weightlifting have with it. Good luck!
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04-11-2005, 08:43 PM #7Kruuuuuuchy
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bump; I wish I had started at 13. Definately encourage him to lift.Originally Posted by KeYBoaRD032"Let me 'splain...No, there is too much. Let me sum up."
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04-11-2005, 09:10 PM #8Registered User
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HELL YES
if i had a little brother i would make him lift when he hit that age
do it for his own good
you have no idea how much better his life would be if he really got into fitness and sports at that age
he'll thank you 3 years from now when he's the biggest baddest dude banging the hottest cheerleader
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04-11-2005, 09:11 PM #9Bulking
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Originally Posted by judahpinsker
str8 up"Whatever doesn't kill me only makes me stronger."
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04-11-2005, 09:11 PM #10Registered User
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cheerleaders are psycho .. trust me I know ..Originally Posted by judahpinsker
lol
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04-11-2005, 09:13 PM #11Bulking
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Originally Posted by josh689
Not at my school.
"Whatever doesn't kill me only makes me stronger."
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04-11-2005, 09:17 PM #12Registered User
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Yes they are they are all crazy and if the wink is for the sex I guess the ****ing a cheerleader is good but IDK how long you can stand them for before you get w/ another .. lol cheerleaders are crazyOriginally Posted by ReeveNot at my school.
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04-11-2005, 09:55 PM #13operation big-T 05/06
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I dunno, but cheerleaders here in canada are ****in NASTY. they are very low on the social scale.
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04-11-2005, 10:00 PM #14Registered User
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cheerleaders are stupid bitches...and I dont just say that because I would never in a million years have a chance with one....
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04-12-2005, 03:48 AM #15Get out of my face!
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All i can say is that you're an amazing brother.
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04-12-2005, 04:38 PM #16
i'm 13 and 140 + 5.6 I started last september butt I've had to stop a few times becuase of sickness and injury.
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04-12-2005, 04:40 PM #17
13 years of age should be fine.
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04-12-2005, 04:42 PM #18Banned
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im gonna make my son start weightlinting at 10 years old or younger
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04-12-2005, 04:44 PM #19(Pumping & Humping)
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I wish I would have started at like 10.....up to you though. Your little bro would probably appreciate it later on in life like in hs.
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04-12-2005, 06:43 PM #20You lack hatred
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Thanks for the comments guys.
The thing is that he's a little dude still. He's only about 5'1"-5'3", and he's actually 105lbs(imagine malcolm from malcolm in the middle from the first few years). And he's probably going through puberty. How's that going to affect him?
Oh yeah, and he wanted to know if he's strong at his age and size, which I think he is.
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04-12-2005, 06:45 PM #21train hard win easy
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heh i wish my brother would encourage me
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04-12-2005, 06:46 PM #22Banned
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stronger than me when i was his age
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04-12-2005, 06:55 PM #23Bulking
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Wait until after he hits puberty bro, don't wanna **** anything up.Originally Posted by 15yearsoldbegin
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04-12-2005, 07:23 PM #24You lack hatred
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Lol bro, I don't think that's wise.Originally Posted by 15yearsoldbegin
My other brother, he's 10, and he's around 5' and 110. He's supposed to be 5'10+ and be at around 200lbs. He likes playing with my weights too, and I'm really encouraging him to start playing football. In fact, I'm signing him up for it this saturday. He's strong too and fast for his age.
I like encouraging my brothers to go out for sports and being in good shape since it's something I really didn't do when I was younger. Played a little basketball and did a little wrestling in HS, but we moved a lot back then so I really didn't get a chance. So it's all up to them then.
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