JBelly Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Please anyone with good advice on how I (14 years of age) can improve my my muscles I have a few small weights to start with then I will probably buy some heavier one's when i get more muscular. I am mainly wanting to do my pecs and triceps. But advice on any other muscles would be brilliant. Thank You Very Much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go4it Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 It all depends what you want to train for - general fitness or a specific sport. Before starting off with weights I would do some exercises that use your own body weight as resistance - lunges, sit ups, bridges, maybe build them up into a circuit. Then I would move on to light resistance, such as light weights or resistance bands. Don't be in a rush to jump straight into weight training, your body is still growing. It's good to hear you're taking an interest in strength, make sure you consult someone before starting any sort of programme. Don't copy routines from glossy mags, have a chat with someone like a PE teacher or gym instructor and they will set up along the right course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getphysical Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Great to hear you want to train & glad that you're wanting advise. go4it is absolutely right. Your still growing and improper use of weights can cause problems, resistance bands & tubes are a good way to get started, combined with press ups/pull ups etc using your own body weight. Just as important though is diet. Without the right fuel you won't grow, so eat well & cut out the junk! As personal trainers we are more than happy to give free advise. Check out our web site http://www.getphysical.co.uk or call in and see us at our sports shop on Ecclesall Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladesufc1 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Please anyone with good advice on how I (14 years of age) can improve my my muscles I have a few small weights to start with then I will probably buy some heavier one's when i get more muscular. I am mainly wanting to do my pecs and triceps. But advice on any other muscles would be brilliant. Thank You Very Much. At your age just stick to your own body weight, press ups, pull up, squats, make sure you do eat plenty of protein, TUNA very high in protein. body needs protein to grow muscles. If you can get yourself down to somewhere that does circuit training!! fitness and strenght is best not just strengh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBelly Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 It all depends what you want to train for - general fitness or a specific sport. Thanks all great advice. And with you saying general fitness or a specific sport, well a do want to do it for general fitness but I do play for a sunday football team and want to get fit and stronger for that (as i'm bit puny:blush:.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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