Should I start lifting now

mcr00sterdota · 2017-12-22T10:08:58+00:00

Yes right now. Right now as in go pick something heavy up now.

broek_325 · 2017-12-22T11:31:25+00:00

I’m from the UK. It’s fine to start lifting. Eat as much as possible and start a program like stronglifts. By the time you hit 18 you’ll be in great shape and growing like a beast.

Conor_Niggregor · 2017-12-22T11:02:59+00:00

OP, your growth wont be stunted. do large compound lifts (squat, deadlift, chin-up, dip) and get plenty of sleep.

kostas783 · 2017-12-22T12:08:22+00:00

People were telling me the same things when I was your age and even younger, and was forced to live a teen life full of low self-esteem and insecurities. And in the end I ended up being 5'10" which is not that tall.

There's no excuses for not lifting.

subu300 · 2017-12-22T13:03:23+00:00

I started lifting 4 months ago ( I'm 19) and I wish I had started earlier. It is a perfect moment to start. You will also achieve a great physique earlier .

hiddenpersona · 2017-12-22T15:37:35+00:00

Start as early as possible. Don’t injure yourself, that may stunt it. Otherwise consant workout, blood flow and testosterone will make you reach your potential. Eat healthy, sleep early, lift good. Don’t follow your friends’ trend. They are probably into self destructive habits. Outshine them. Be the best of you kid. You will say thanks to us one day.

SirKolbath · 2017-12-22T10:20:55+00:00

Are you seriously asking this question? Doesn't your high school have a weights class? And given that high schools generally start at age 15 with freshman isn't the answer to your question pretty much self-evident? And if it's not something that you should be able to easily puzzle out on your own, isn't there a weights teacher that you should go to to ask this question?

I mean, come on. I know you're young, but there's no excuse for not doing basic thinking.

mrpCamper · 2017-12-22T18:57:02+00:00

You are not going to stunt your growth. 16 is perfectly fine for lifting. Many Many high school football players are on pretty aggressive lifting programs at your age.

cirrusice · 2017-12-22T13:40:12+00:00

Start brazilian jiu jitsu.

vandaalen · 2017-12-22T10:36:55+00:00

"I have heard..."

Everybody who is on the internet and using that term, should be repeatedly punched in the face.

Are you too fucking retarded to do some basic research? Is google blocked in your basement? There are maybe thousands of articles available on that topic.

Title	Should I start lifting now
Author	Dingdangdoodle21
Upvotes	1
Comments	20
Date	December 22, 2017 9:42 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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