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Teenagers and Bodybuilding (part 1)

By: Mick Hart

Youth is a time of high motivation for self-improvement and the obtaining of a satisfactory self image. Conversely it can also be a time of much self-doubt and despair. For many, early life can be sheer agony. Stick insect thin or obese conditions when young send many teenagers into almost suicidal despondency, so each and every straw is grasped in an attempt to become within the acceptable norm physically; always under peer pressure. Cures for pimples and spots are sought, only to be constantly defeated by adolescent hormones working overtime.

Clothes and habits are copied to give that secure feeling of belonging to the gang, and large numbers are attracted by various adverts or images to take up for the first time, training with weights, with the sole object of rapidly building up some respectable muscles. The accent always being on "RAPID", far too many quit. For every ten teenagers taking up bodybuilding, seven will quit and drop out within the first three months. (i.e. just as does adults who attend slimming classes ) Disillusioned or disgusted, they quit because results fail to show as quick or as easy as they were led to believe, perhaps by the over hyped adverts and promises.

It really is a great shame as it is only a question of correct training and not OVERTRAINING. I hope to be able to give some great advice on how Teenagers should get started with a step by step routine which should lead to more of them achieving a really great physical image. There isnt really a fixed age to start with weights although exercise should begin as soon as possible.

From an early school age youngsters should be encouraged to take part in different sports which will help with muscle development and the learning of training skills. The objective of early training is to help children to become physically fit and they should be taught as soon as possible to Run, Jump and Swim. With the right encouragement these skills can be learnt within a week. The running and athletic exercises ensure healthy lungs and cardiovascular systems, which is a must if anyone wishes to begin heavier exercise.

It is imperative that encouragement be given to keen youngsters who desire to train, and that coaching begins on a one to one level. Youngsters between the ages of ten and fourteen must train with the lightest of weights and at low resistance, but always under the supervision of a professional.

Repetitions on average about a dozen or so, concentrating on doing full range basic exercises with the weights fully under control at all times. Training schedules should be of short duration, e.g. half an hour is plenty. And not more than three times a week. Correct safety measures should always be followed. Warm up and taper off. Always use collars on the barbell and dumbbells and the adult coach or spotter should always be within reach, to take control of the weights at all times.

The type of exercises to avoid are dead lifts, good morning exercises, heavy squats or bouncing squats. Young trainers should under no circumstances use weights or do exercises that could compress the spine. Once a youth has progressed with regular continuity, heavier weights can be used under professional instruction, although heavy power lifts are unwise until the youth has finished his or her natural growth potential and bones, joints and tendons stabilize.

Schedules can become longer ranging from one to two hours, three times a week. It is not necessary, or wise to spend more time than this on what after all is an introverted occupation, nor should too much narcissism be the object, instead encourage the young trainer to obtain a useful development. Gymnastics agility exercises or martial arts are just two examples of muscle put to a purpose.

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