Should I lift weights?

[Mint]

My cousin bought a dumbbell set a while ago and has been using them regularly ever since. He wants to use proper weights but is too young to go in a gym. So what I'm thinking is that I find somewhere that will allow him to go in with me and I try lifting as well. Just don't know if I will be able to make any progress because of my diet, my cousin seems to have but I don't know if his muscles have just grown anyway because of his age. I've tried looking for things on the web that you can take/drink while lifting but they all seem to be fake and probably won't work at all. Any advice? Thanks.

[LoveToStack]

I don't think so, you're meant to eat a high protein diet I think but I don't and it doesn't seem to make a difference; I still progress.

[Barmi]

Diet is worth considering at times, but it is virtually negligible and not worth considering unless you are training towards a particular goal. (By virtually negligible, I assume you are already eating a balanced diet.) If it's a very intensive workout though, get some carbs in as soon as you finish. Supplements are largely unnecessary; just keep working little and often, and the testosterone will be enough for 'henchness'.

re your cousin: I refuse to give any training advice or specific weights advice. If he's too young to go to a gym, it must mean he's under 16. I don't support under 18s using heavy weights. Let him grow up before worrying about weights. Wait until he is old enough to access a range of gym equipment.

[eight]

It doesnt matter.

At the age of about 13 - 18 you will see your muscle grow loads.

Because of all the testosterome in your body.

[Soy]

Diet - Depending on weather you want to simply gain muscle mass and not care about your body fat to muscle ratio, then to a certain extent a low fat, high protein diet doesn't have to be taken into consideration. If your bulking you just have to make sure that your eating alot of calories from proteins and carbohydrates. Your training I cannot help you with. Proper technique and intensity is vital. Most people who lift weights haven't got a clue how hard they should be working and don't keep track of their heart rate.

Remember, If you want to grow you have to make the body work harder than normal and give your muscles a reason to grow.

PM me if you want any more help, as your first post was quite vague

[5,5]

Id go for it because as long as you do everything properly, youll only get benefits from it.

[lew!]

A diet is quite important, however it doesnt mean neccersarily that you have to eat cabbage and thats it, you should eat things like tuna or foods with high protein content. Protein shakes are quite good too as they have a lot of protein in (hence the name lool!)
A steady intake of protein and exercise will help build muscles and make you more toned ect. There's a lot of guides about it on the internet.

[:Technical]

Providing you eat right I reccomend supplements such as Maximuscle Promax Extream, Maximuscle Cyclone.

Tip: Instead of chocolate bars, why not Maximuscle bars?

www.maximuscle.com to see all.

[Crimson]

Providing you eat right I reccomend supplements such as Maximuscle Promax Extream, Maximuscle Cyclone.

Tip: Instead of chocolate bars, why not Maximuscle bars?

www.maximuscle.com to see all.

'Cause they give you the *****. If you dont go to the gym at least 3 times a week and do excercise regularly then any protein+ stuff will make you fat.

[Metric1]

'Cause they give you the *****. If you dont go to the gym at least 3 times a week and do excercise regularly then any protein+ stuff will make you fat.

ewwwwwww LOL
i didn't think they did that

[Arch]

Personally i wouldn't let ur cousin work out, as someone has said it isn't good for you and stunts ur growth.

[Soy]

There's no evidence to support that theory.^

It is good for you as it increases your stroke volume and makes your heart work harder than normal.

There are only benefits to be gained.

I'm 16 and recently just hit 6" in my last weigh in i was; 14st 3lbs at 14.2% BF. I've been lifting weights since I was 13/14 and have never regretted it since. I'm on my bulking season at the moment because rugby has finished. When i get back playing i'll probably be about 13st 10 at 12%

People like Arnie started when they were only 13, he has grown to be about 6"1, 6"2

[Wootzeh]

Try lifting coconuts :D

[Excellent2]

First of all, anybody who says that weightlifting stuns your growth is just an idiot. This is a pure myth. Look at some of the bodybuilders, they are 6ft + ..

Secondly only let your cousin lift what he can. You don't want to strain his musles at such a young age. I would suggest keeping him away from the glare about protein shakes and supplements as it will make him obsessed like I was.

Thirdly, lifting weights is a great way for you to get in shape and gain some muscle at the same time. Make sure you do it properly and don't take advise from somebody the size of Ronnie Coleman as he will be on steroids :P

A little bio for you:
I've been lifting weights since I was around 13 and in that time I have made great progress. I'm much stronger and much bigger that I even intended to be. My routine was made more so that I could be stronger and still get muscle gains.

Eat a good diet and lots of calories to beef you up and you'll be fine :) Goodluck. Pm me if you need anymore advice!

[Shrlurp]

I started weights at 11/12 i'm now 6ft 3, so sorry weights don't stunt your growth. Also I wouldn't recommend supplements, i've never thought about taking them because tbh, you should be able to gain muscle without supplements.

[Dean]

I heard body building at a young age is bad. :/ I don't do it and I'm fine. I'm in good shape actually lols.

I'm not into big massive muscles or anything lols. Too emo for that, as my best friend would say O___o

[RedStratocas]

There's no evidence to support that theory.^

It is good for you as it increases your stroke volume and makes your heart work harder than normal.

There are only benefits to be gained.

I'm 16 and recently just hit 6" in my last weigh in i was; 14st 3lbs at 14.2% BF. I've been lifting weights since I was 13/14 and have never regretted it since. I'm on my bulking season at the moment because rugby has finished. When i get back playing i'll probably be about 13st 10 at 12%

People like Arnie started when they were only 13, he has grown to be about 6"1, 6"2

though to be fair only a few inches of your height are dependent on your livelyhood, the rest is pure genetics.

[Japan]

Well it's up to you really. Eat the right stuff and don't strain yourself too much and you'll be fine =)