KaRaTe_KiD456 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 hey, im 13 and i was wondering if i am old to build muscle "The mind is a powerful weapon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublelegtakedown Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Don't you old enough?I started lifting weights in the 5th grade!And no lifting weights doesn't stunt your growth only unless you lift to heavily with not enough rest time in between!Squats actually increase your level of gh making you grow taller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Goku the monkeyking Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 i dont think there is any actuall level were u allowed to start as long as u dont lift anything to heavy or tireing depending own ur body type. most gyms though dont let u start using equipment till ur about ur age anyway. and alot of highschools like mine, have weight rooms in there facilites so maybe thehighschool u go to will have one. i say if ur going to start start with dumbells or a light weight level own bench and work up.PEACE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaRaTe_KiD456 Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 so ur saying if i stay light weight dumbells, thats what i had in mind, like 10-15 pounds, it wont do anything or deform me "The mind is a powerful weapon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 it's not a deformity - merely stunted growth. at your age, it would be better to stick with bodyweight exercises - pushups, burpees, pullups, dips, etc. That said, I started lifting when I was 13. I kept everything in the 8-12 rep range for every exercise I performed.while you're training, don't forget to lift those grammar books... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaRaTe_KiD456 Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Oh ok thanks everyone "The mind is a powerful weapon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruceflea Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 hey, im 13 and i was wondering if i am old to build muscleYou havent stopped growing! 13 is SUPER YOUNG for weights. I would concentrate on your general fitness and introduce LIGHT weights. AS you get older and naturally stronger THEN introduce heavier weights. Dont rush your still just a lad. 13 is NOT to old, come on! Be like water my friend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaRaTe_KiD456 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 OH WHOOPS, I typed it up wrong over there, I meant if I was old enough to start, beacuse I don't want to deform my body or anything. "The mind is a powerful weapon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruceflea Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 OH WHOOPS, I typed it up wrong over there, I meant if I was old enough to start, beacuse I don't want to deform my body or anything.Fair enough!! Do weights but keep em lighter and mix it with more body resistense exercise...push ups, sit ups, chin ups....more natural.You dont want to over stress your joints as your bones are still growing at an acelerated rate.Cardio is the key to real world power...big muscles are for show, if thats what you want be patient and not obsessive.Good luck...dont drop that dumbell on your head!! use a spotter, save way the smart way. Be like water my friend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaRaTe_KiD456 Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 no i dont want big muscles, i want overall muscle strength, without getting bulked up "The mind is a powerful weapon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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