my son just turned 14.
plays high school football Oline
weight is about 140 and is about 5/9 in height.
coach says he need to get stronger and add size.
I have been in the gym now for about 2 years… with trail and error i have found what works for me
however i,m 43… not 14
So i need to figure out were to start my son
i don’t want to hurt him or push him to far as he is 14
any ideas on a good solid program for a beginner kid?
will the 5x5 work for him?
any input would be great
[quote]Barstoolphreak wrote:
my son just turned 14.
plays high school football Oline
weight is about 140 and is about 5/9 in height.
coach says he need to get stronger and add size.
I have been in the gym now for about 2 years… with trail and error i have found what works for me
however i,m 43… not 14
So i need to figure out were to start my son
i don’t want to hurt him or push him to far as he is 14
any ideas on a good solid program for a beginner kid?
will the 5x5 work for him?
any input would be great[/quote]
This would be an excellent place to start I think.
Starting Strength, by Mark Rippetoe would be very helpful if you have not read it yet. 5x5 would work great for him.
[quote]dagill2 wrote:
[quote]Barstoolphreak wrote:
my son just turned 14.
plays high school football Oline
weight is about 140 and is about 5/9 in height.
coach says he need to get stronger and add size.
I have been in the gym now for about 2 years… with trail and error i have found what works for me
however i,m 43… not 14
So i need to figure out were to start my son
i don’t want to hurt him or push him to far as he is 14
any ideas on a good solid program for a beginner kid?
will the 5x5 work for him?
any input would be great[/quote]
This would be an excellent place to start I think.[/quote]
x2
Also, teach him to do push ups and pullups with his shoulder blades depressed. It will pay off by the time he really pushes heavy weights.
[quote]nighthawkz wrote:
https://www.T-Nation.com/training/teaching-a-kid-to-lift[/quote]
Hello, Chris? Is that you?
[quote]Barstoolphreak wrote:
my son just turned 14.
plays high school football Oline
weight is about 140 and is about 5/9 in height.
coach says he need to get stronger and add size.
I have been in the gym now for about 2 years… with trail and error i have found what works for me
however i,m 43… not 14
So i need to figure out were to start my son
i don’t want to hurt him or push him to far as he is 14
any ideas on a good solid program for a beginner kid?
will the 5x5 work for him?
any input would be great[/quote]
At that age/height/weight he plays HS OL, OR he WANTS to play OL. Regardless, assuming he is on the bench right now, do they not have an in-season lifting program? Any good HS should have practically a year round schedule.
[quote]Barstoolphreak wrote:
i don’t want to hurt him or push him to far as he is 14[/quote]
The biggest thing for both of these points is to not hit muscular failure. Grind through some tough reps (after a while of training) if needed, but every rep should always, always be doable.
I’d actually combine all the previous advice: Start with the bodyweight plan and approach to eating here:
And then progress to the training here (continuing with the previous eating plan):
[quote]dagill2 wrote:
[quote]nighthawkz wrote:
https://www.T-Nation.com/training/teaching-a-kid-to-lift[/quote]
Hello, Chris? Is that you?[/quote]
Nope, not me, just a clearly well-educated fellow with a keen eye for sharing relevant information.
[quote]Chris Colucci wrote:
[quote]dagill2 wrote:
Hello, Chris? Is that you?[/quote]
Nope, not me, just a clearly well-educated fellow with a keen eye for sharing relevant information.[/quote]
I’m flattered.
[quote]Chris Colucci wrote:
[quote]dagill2 wrote:
[quote]nighthawkz wrote:
https://www.T-Nation.com/training/teaching-a-kid-to-lift[/quote]
Hello, Chris? Is that you?[/quote]
Nope, not me, just a clearly well-educated fellow with a keen eye for sharing relevant information.[/quote]
Just yanking your chain.
I’m a big fan of that article, as you know.