[quote]Dre the Hatchet wrote:
13 is actually old enough to properly work out. As an absolute beginner I’d have him max out all the major lifts and train with 50% for moderate high reps ( 10-12).
Regarding safety:
-DO warm up extensively, so have him run a few laps or work with the prowler prior to hitting the iron.
-DON’T believe in the myth that weight training stunts growth- it doesn’t!!!
-DO check his regimen, since my high school coach had us doing mainly a bench/curl/push press/db press/dips routine with 2 sets of pulldowns and t-bar rows thrown in for good measure.
What I mean is, make sure that his routine has more pulling than pushing movements and really builds up his posterior chain.
Apart from that, all “adult” rules apply to him in the weight room and he’s good to go![/quote]
Thanks. There are so many different contradictions out there as to whether or not it stunts growth. Event he pediatrician gave a vague answer which teetered on “I don’t know”. Would have rather he just said that. Luckily I have a full olympic set and DB up to 55 lbs in the garage so I can teach him everything correctly. The coaches in the weight room are not something I want to rely on.