Many teenagers look at their still skinny physiques and think they need to start lifting weights in order to grow. While it is true that a good exercise plan can be beneficial to a teen, there are some dangers to starting to vigorous a plan too early. Here are some tips for the potential teen bodybuilder:

Do not start too early – A teen will not have grown enough to support lifting weights until they are 15 or 16 years old. Starting before this point can cause injuries and lead to developmental problems.

If you want to exercise at a younger age, concentrate on cardio and aerobic activities. This way you will build the stamina and flexibility that you will need for real bodybuilding once your body develops further.

Stick with the core lifts – Modern bodybuilding magazines are filled with exotic exercises for experienced bodybuilders. These are generally wasted on the beginners. The trick is to stay with the classics – bench presses, curls, squats and lifts. These are the best for developing muscle mass.

The other lifts are for working specific muscles and creating an appearance. You need to remember that the bodybuilders who are using those exercises have been weight training for years, with most of their time spent on the core lifts.

Do not overlift – If you injure yourself weightlifting as a teenager, you can negatively affect your development. Trying to lift weights that you can only make one or two repetitions until failure is not the right approach for you. You are trying to build overall muscle mass and endurance. To accomplish this, stick to weights where you can do 8-12 reps in a set. You will see much faster progress if you do.

Eat well – This is something that all experienced bodybuilders have learned well, and something that most beginning bodybuilders ignore. This is not to say you need to follow the Schwarzenegger diet as a teeenager.

But if you are trying to lose fat and gain muscle, you will want to focus your food intake to ensure that you are eating enough proteins and cut back on the excess sugar and fat. This means eliminating junk food and pop.

The best place to start is with breakfast, where a meal consisting of a couple of eggs, a high fiber cereal and a glass of orange juice is perfect. The thing about protein is that your body can only absorb so much of it at one time.

Thus eating a huge steak for dinner and no other protein throughout the day will not help you. The best solution is to eat several small meals a day, each with a protein source.

Do not use any supplements – As a teenager, your body is full of hormones. Your testosterone level is ten times as high as someone in their 20’s. You do not need steroids, andro, creatine or any of the other supplements made famous by the Bonds and all. They can have a serious, negative impact on your body, including inhibiting your growth.

Bodybuilding can be a great way for a teenager to improve their image, self confidence and dedication. However, it pays to be smart about it, and to learn as much as possible before you start.

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