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Teenager Training

  • 24-03-2014 12:21pm
    #1
    cyclic
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭


    Hi there experts,

    We have a 15 year old who wants to start strength and conditioning training in a gym. We are in D8/ D6 area. He's a top soccer player and in good condition, but like most of his mates is getting obsessed by how he looks. My question- what age can you start to start lifting weights and best gyms in D8/ D6.

    Many thanks for any advice,

    Cheers


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  • #2
    generic2012
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,013 ✭✭✭generic2012


    http://www.protraineronline.com/exercise/strength-training-for-childrena-review-of-research-literature/ A short literature review of the research on weight training (not body weight) on children as young as eight, all positive and beneficial. This would suggest that your 15 year old would be safe enough to start now. I would keep training explosively based for athletic performance. Think power but not powerlifting.


  • #3
    a_non_a_mouse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭a_non_a_mouse


    I am not in your neck of the woods, so don't know whats around, but this place seems pretty decent..

    http://www.d8fitness.com/

    At that age, I would try to discourage jumping into lifting anything too heavy.
    No, I'm not against teenagers lifting heavy (ish), but it has to be a progressive thing
    Softly softly and build up.
    Get someone to show him the correct technique for key lifts (Bench, Squat, Front Squat, Deadlift, Clean or High Pulls etc)
    Start light and build up gradually...and get him to track it

    Kettlebells are a fantastic conditioning tool

    Stay away from machines as much as possible...


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