Is lifting at 14 years old safe

Also, learning the skill of lifting at 14 and 15 means you are perfecly placed to make huge gains at 16, 17 and 18.

Great point.

At 14-15, just learning what it feels like to lift, how to exert your muscles, how to spot, what your limits are, what soreness feels like, rep ranges, etc., is the most important thing.

Actual gains can be made at 17-18. Your body changes dramatically in those few years.
 
The little feller said I am looking to put on muscle for my muay thai and jui jitsu. Also for dat summer physique.

The little guys confused.

Yes, maybe that was worded wrong, basically this would just be for general muscle growth, which would make bjj easier, muay thai better(I'm a little to skinny right now, I want some muscle to absorb the impact and more muscle for kicking), and more muscle never looks bad, unless badly proportioned.

Bottom line, I want more muscle, I'm pretty skinny right now, I'm not looking to get ripped af.


Also, would I look to find a trainer at the gym, or other places?
 
Like a lot of the guys say just use proper form and don't worry about being the strongest in the gym it'll only deter you from any progress.

You can be your own worst enemy if you start letting your ego get in the way.
 
I would agree with everyone when they stress "form." Make sure you read up on books and articles and fact check for validity. Any time you strength train for a particular sport in a gym setting (with weights) you want to make sure that it is functional. Sometimes people forget that the word functional is relative, meaning that the meaning of the word is dependent on what you are planning to use it for. It would be wise for you to not only work on your larger muscle groups, but also your supporting muscle groups. Also, make sure you work your back, as much, if not more than you do the frontal muscles. You don't want to create any major muscular imbalances or discrepancies, like how many people have huge anterior delts and a flat posterior delts. Not only does this promote overcompensation that can lead to injury, but it also promotes bad posture. Everything ties in when it comes to body anatomy and function. As far as the type of exercises and styles of exercising, both MT and your bjj would benefit more from explosive training (but more for your MT) whereas bjj and grappling will benefit greatly from cardio and training that requires time under tension.

Don't worry about physique for now, any aesthetic gains will just happen as they come. Think of a cut/chiseled look as a desired byproduct of good strength and conditioning. Your body will naturally fill in over time. It's good that you are starting early so that it will establish a good base and the work you put in now will carry over time.

You can PM me if you are interested or feel like you could use my advice.

Also, don't forget about your diet.
 
Unless he breaks a bone near his growth plates before they're closed this is HIGHLY unlikely

That belief that weight lifting will stunt your growth is old and archaic. Weightlifting actually promotes stronger bones and overall growth because the body is under demands that are greater than normal. He just has to make sure to supplement his diet with the necessary building blocks for recovery and gains and provide it with adequate rest (if no more).
 
That belief that weight lifting will stunt your growth is old and archaic. Weightlifting actually promotes stronger bones and overall growth because the body is under demands that are greater than normal. He just has to make sure to supplement his diet with the necessary building blocks for recovery and gains and provide it with adequate rest (if no more).

Yeah, the only reason I can see for training making you shorter is if it makes you malnourished as a result, but you would have to train incredibly hard and eat incredibly little for it to do that.
 
14 years old is 8th/9th grade, pretty common for boys to be lifting weights by that age, especially ones participating in sports.
As already stated multiple times, learn and use proper form/techniques.
 
I wish I would of started lifting proper at 14. I just benched and curled pretty much when I was 13. I never squatted in my life till I was 25. Fuck me, I might actually have a decent squat and pull by now.
 
I haven't read through this whole thread, but I do run S&C programs with 13-18 year olds five days a week. All of them lift, including 8th grade girls. You've got to really be on them, and be very conservative at that age (honestly, more for the parent's peace of mind), but you absolutely can do it. Be smart, show maturity well above your age, don't fall prey to the idiocy of the average high school weight room, and you'll be just fine.
 
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