Youth Weight Training
I have a question for you. I am a 14 year old male and I…
The question
I have a question for you. I am a 14 year old male and I would like to know if I am mature enough to the strength and power program. If not, what can I do besides the youth programs? In case you need to know, I am 5'8 and I weigh 180 pounds. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!
Dan's answer
Dan Wirth, MA, CSCS
Hello, You sound like you are a pretty good-sized guy. But, the indicator of whether or not you should do a program is if you actually know how to lift correctly. And, that you are mature enough mentally to not try to max out or use a weight that is too heavy! To be on the safe side, try out the General Fitness programs. By the time you get into the 6th and 7th weeks you will see that the program starts to get heavier and heavier! It is a good program to go through before going into one of the Strength and Power programs! Thanks, Dan
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