tips for lifting at age 16

what_then · 2017-05-10T16:18:45+00:00

Lifting is not dangerous if you have solid technique and a solid training program.

Starting Strength is a really good program, eat a lot and sleep well....that should do it.

After you max the potential gains of SS, I'd suggest Madcow's 5x5.

menial_optimist · 2017-05-10T16:22:17+00:00

I'm not a scientist but I have been lifting for 2 years so this is my advice: It's understood by all that at 16 you are not fully grown. You are nearer to the end of your growth cycle than you are far, which is good. If I were you I would continue lifting but do not lift ultra heavy. The only thing I've heard about it being "dangerous" is because your bones and joints are still growing, and lifting ultra heavy could damage your developing body.

I'd play it safe and continue lifting but dont go heavy right away. Gradually work up to it in the coming year. By 17.5 - 18 years old I would say its safe to really get going.

TheRedStoic · 2017-05-10T19:45:23+00:00

If your technique isn't great, you'll do damage. Period. It's only a matter of time.

While your joints are still solidifying and your body may have one last big growth spurt in the wings, lift long, not heavy.

If you have some way to guarantee technique, do what you want. (Trainer)

Good luck.

lolligagger3000 · 2017-05-10T20:16:52+00:00

Concentrate 100% in technique and discipline for now. Maybe you should do hypertrophy until you know more about how to do the excercises to avoid injury in the first 5 minutes into lifting.

Also, don't think that lifting light won't give you gains. At first do 12 reps in the most weight you are able to and the results will appear (lower bf, muscle growth and a bit of strength) but you'll get stuck in some months and then is when you train strength.

Pitchfork51 · 2017-05-11T19:50:23+00:00

Take weightlifting class at your school. Or go in the summer with some friends on the football team and do what they do

Title	tips for lifting at age 16
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