Weight Training for Teenagers (part 2) - By: Mick Hart, Posted on: 2007-07-26

Try to make the routines fun, not an ordeal. Never force youngsters to train against their will. They can do all free standing exercises, flexibility exercises, plus the learning of sport skills and the related sportsmanship and team work required in such sports. Weight training exercises should as we said in part 1 be light to medium and avoidance made of the potentially dangerous exercises such as dead lifts, heavy cheat bent over rowing, cheat barbell curls and the spine busting bending heavy low squats.

A lifting belt should always be worn and must be encouraged for recommended exercises such as light barbell squats to parallel and presses behind the neck. Make sure that the bar is padded and dont bounce the barbell on the spinal column at the back of the neck. And most important of all is the presence of a spotter while bench pressing, as deaths have occured due to bars dropping onto lifters necks. Bench presses should never be performed alone.

Most dumbbell exercises are fine, again double check the collars are secure .Standing lateral raises for shoulders and lying triceps stretches for the arms. When doing sit ups for abs, use the crunches version, keep the knees bent and encourage high repetitions for fitness. Train in good clean clothes and footwear. Encourage good hygiene practices at all times to avoid infections such as athletes foot or similar unpleasant complaints.

RECOMMENDED TRAINING FOR THE OVER 14s On reaching the age of 14, supervised weight training can begin. The majority of weight excercises can be carried out with the exception of heavy dead lifts and barbell rowing, which can be harmful to the lower back. Heavy squats can also cause knees problems and hip problems can also develop in later life.

Exercise routines can be increased and evidence of muscular development will soon come clear. Always observe the normal precautions such as warming up, which prevents injuries. A full range of movements paying attention to style is the best way to exercise and recommended supplimentry sports would be gymnastics or martial arts. Dont forget that if you are training a Teenager, you are fully responsible for their health and safety.

ROUTINE FOR THE UNDER 14s Start off by warming up with some running on the spot, twists, knee bends and arm swings and then procede to the 1st exercise. Ex 1: Press behind neck with barbell. 2 sets 8 to 10 times. Ex 2: Half squats to bench top with barbell. 1 set 12 reps for the legs and lungs. Always use Squat stands and youngsters must always have a spotter. Ex 3: Pullovers with centrally loaded dumbbell 1 x 12 using a light weight, the idea is for chest expansion and always use after squats while still out of breath.

Ex 4: Barbell bench presses 1 x 10 reps, have a spotter standing by, don't bounce the weights off the chest and use good style and full range. Ex 5: Barbell curls for the biceps, the way to big arms, 1 x 10 reps, don't cheat or swing the weight up. Ex 6: Crunches for the abdominals, start off with one set of maximum reps, try to work up to at least 30 reps, then its ok to add more sets, great to obtain that all important six pack. Finally Ex 7: Calf raises, 2 x 12 reps, Hold a dumbbell in one hand and with toes on a block raise and lower the calf via full range.

TRAINING ROUTINE FOR THE OVER 14s Dont forget to warm up Ex 1: INTERCHANGE dumbbells overhead presses 3 x 8 for the shoulders and arms. Ex 2: Full squats, this time ensure you go right down full range, but don't bounce at the knees. Make sure a spotter is close by and use squat racks. Ex 3: Pullovers, use swing bell or centrally loaded dumbbell, the weight isnt so important, light to medium is enough, the main objective being to develop chest expansion Ex 4: Wide grip bench presses 3 x 10 for pectorals, triceps and shoulders. Ex 5: Dumbbell flyes, lying, after the bench presses, further pump the pecs with dumbbell flyes.3 x 12

Ex 6: One arm dumbbell rowing 3 x 8 for lats, arms and shoulders, use reasonably heavy weights as this is quite a safe exercise. Ex 7: Lying triceps stretches 3 x 8 for the back and major bulk muscles of the upper arms Ex 8: Crunches 2 sets of maximum reps EX 9: Alternate dumbbell curls for biceps 2 x 10 and then pumps the lower legs. Ex 10: Calf raises, use machine or dumbbell or barbell across the neck for increased resistance, calves on a block to get maximum stretch, always a must in calf training.

Never insist on high poundage and concentrate on slow but sure progress. Dont forget a good diet and healthy habits will help good progress too. Encourage rest and relaxation as well as the eating of nourishing foods including proteins, vegetables and fresh fruit. It is also important that they mentally active while they are not training, so make sure they have a hobby or two to help them focus more on their training.

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