Is lifting at 14 years old safe

[Badger67]

Has anyone stopped to think he is 14, 120 ish pounds, hasn't hit main growth spurts yet, and even if he doesn't lift weights wont be staying in that weight class and has ages to compete?

Let him build his muscle and strength and compete where he naturally falls into until he is 18-19 and decides what class is best suited. Kid might grow to be 6'1" 185 naturally fuck if we know his genetics. Nothing wrong with him building some muscle and strength to help him.

 

[Tosa]

Has anyone stopped to think he is 14, 120 ish pounds, hasn't hit main growth spurts yet, and even if he doesn't lift weights wont be staying in that weight class and has ages to compete?

Let him build his muscle and strength and compete where he naturally falls into until he is 18-19 and decides what class is best suited. Kid might grow to be 6'1" 185 naturally fuck if we know his genetics. Nothing wrong with him building some muscle and strength to help him.

Could be even longer than that. Even if men reach their full adult height by 19, that doesn't mean they've entirely finished growing. Shoulders still broaden and what not.

Trying to stay in a particular weight class at 14 is entirely inappropriate. Train hard, train smart, eat plenty of good food, and weight will be whatever it is.

 

[Badger67]

Exactly my point, let the kid grow and build muscle and strength and just train and compete where he falls naturally until he gets to that point where he needs to decide on a class.

 

[TheeFaulted]

The problem is, he's all over the place. I've seen guys on various message boards, who want to train in something, but then they talk like they want to be bodybuilders. Strength training for Muay Thai isn't the same as bodybuilding, which I guess you know that.

Training for any sport is much different than bodybuilding. I have not seen anyone recommend bodybuilding, so what are you blabbering on about.

Strength training is beneficial for any sport. Proper strength training will correct imbalances, and make one less prone to injury.

Plus, he's a 14 year old kid. Life is much bigger than Muay Thai. Lifting is will be beneficial for him over a lifetime, no matter what he may do in the future.

 

[ballhawkdawk]

Training for any sport is much different than bodybuilding. I have not seen anyone recommend bodybuilding, so what are you blabbering on about.

The OP is talking about bodybuilding. He wants to put on muscle and work on "dat summer physique."

 

[Badger67]

He's 14, he thinks abs is what gets girls right now.

 

[Aleks Sytsevich]

Strength is never a weakness. I started "lifting" when I was about 13 or so. Good luck, fella.

 

[Was Exiled]

He's 14, he thinks abs is what gets girls right now.

Wait it isnt?

 

[jakjakattack]

Most of you guys are spot on, just want to build a little strength for muay thai and for in general stuff like moving couches etc. Plus its something to do instead of being on social media all the fucking day like most of my generation. Not looking to be freaking ripped. Also, I would definitely pace myself. One last thing, where would I find a trainer for starting off, at the gym or what?

The OP is talking about bodybuilding. He wants to put on muscle and work on "dat summer physique."

Also if this is what you got out of my post, that was not intended. I dont want to body build, just a little more muscle.

 

[belph]

He's 14, he thinks abs is what gets girls right now.

It doesn't hurt, though.

 

[KILL KILL]

I started younger than that. Best decision I ever made.

 

[Badger67]

His abs will come from working hard forging elite fitness whilst wearing knee high socks.

 

[belph]

His abs will come from working hard forging elite fitness whilst wearing knee high socks.

Miaou does this. I see no issue.

 

[Miiiiiiighty]

Ask this guy :

http://instagram.com/p/yVcqDjMYOz/?modal=true&utm_source=partner&utm_medium=embed&utm_campaign=video

 

[KillsWithBow]

It will stunt your growth.

 

[Thunderkopf]

It will stunt your growth.

No, it will not stunt your growth. Your height is determined by your genetics.

 

[MuayThaiExpert]

Training for any sport is much different than bodybuilding. I have not seen anyone recommend bodybuilding, so what are you blabbering on about.

Strength training is beneficial for any sport. Proper strength training will correct imbalances, and make one less prone to injury.

Plus, he's a 14 year old kid. Life is much bigger than Muay Thai. Lifting is will be beneficial for him over a lifetime, no matter what he may do in the future.

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.

 

[Aleks Sytsevich]

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.

Don't be so cereal on the interweb, bruh.

 

[rocketskates]

It's fine. That's around the time I started getting into lifting. My freshman year of high school we all started lifting for football around that age. I just wouldn't mess with any supplements as your body is still growing.

 

[bowlie]

I started lifting at about that age. I think it is good, but I also think that you should probably get a good coach. At that age you can make huge gains, and having someone that gets you on the right track straight away, instead of you spending years figuring it out for yourself, could really help. It will also prevent injury. Anyway, lifting is much less likely to mess you up than muay thai or bjj. Also, learning the skill of lifting at 14 and 15 means you are perfecly placed to make huge gains at 16, 17 and 18.