Weight-lifting for under 16

[dreamer38f]

Would the key word here be....moderation and from kickchick "technique and be aware of your limits"

[TKD_McGee]

Telling people not to weight lift at a young age is correct, but push-ups are fine. At the age of 12 I started to do push-ups. I used to do about 10 in a row 2 times a night.

 

Now that I am 18 I do 60 in a row, 3 times a night along with my regular routine. No one is too young for Push-Ups or Sit-Ups for that matter. I think it depends on your self ambition and your will to work hard.

 

 

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i couldnt agree wiht you more mcgee,

 

for real,

 

thanx for the great info kickchick, really gave me some input, i have some sever problems with my knees, and i have been told not to really weight lift, that is why i have decided not to start until im sixteen,

 

i do play for my schools rugby team so i guess im gettin there, and i always do my press ups and situps,

 

but recently i was training like mad, and most shoulders and arms started to ache very badly, -is this because i over did it??

 

thnx for the info and replys

 

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[SaiFightsMS]

Yep

 

 

[Prodigy-Child]

weight lifting does stunt your growth because it compacts your bones

 

ive started lifting quite intensly now and i just turned 17 many people say that i still got alot of growing to do but ive been 5'8 for the past 3 years now so i doubt i will be growing anymore

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let me continie what i have to say

 

when i turn sixteen i will only perform moderate weightlifting such as dumbells or bench press ups, though i will not perform any weight-lifting excercise which will result me putting the weight aboe my head, this will compact the cartiallge disc and shorten the back altogethe, stunting your growth, i will only perform the intense full out weightlifting when i turn 18 or 21

 

 

[TKD_McGee]

I actually started to do bench press, freeweight, leg press, and all of these neat machines at the age of 16...

 

 

[Jack]

How much effect do you think a very light weight for an above head military press would have? Say, something prettyverylight, like 15-20kg?

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for real mcgee, - you started at the right age, and got a good rhythm , did you notice some physical enhancements??,

 

jack- i wouldnt say it would do too much, but if your younger than sixteen and still wanna do it, i suggest going easy, or jus waitin,

 

but its totally up to you mann

[TKD_McGee]

Because I look like the Ideal TKD person I dont look very strong or big. But I can do more weight and reps that most people can do at my school.

 

People like Bruce Lee look little but they are very wirey and strong.