14 Year Old WeightLifting Plan

[Adora]

I was wondering what would be a healthy plan for me. I'm looking at hitting the gym 3-5 times a week, and on the days I'm not at the gym, doing light runs and little to no lifting (Excluding sit ups/push ups). This is just talk and I probally wont end up being THAT hardcore, but hopefully close. I'm 6" 155lbs, 14 years old, and I have been lifting since I was 13. It hasn't been anything like I am planning on doing now. I was thinking about creatine, and maybe some other supplements. I really don't know very much, and I thought I could use your advice.

Thanks,
Chris

[rtmmtl]

I was wondering what would be a healthy plan for me. I'm looking at hitting the gym 3-5 times a week, and on the days I'm not at the gym, doing light runs and little to no lifting (Excluding sit ups/push ups). This is just talk and I probally wont end up being THAT hardcore, but hopefully close. I'm 6" 155lbs, 14 years old, and I have been lifting since I was 13. It hasn't been anything like I am planning on doing now. I was thinking about creatine, and maybe some other supplements. I really don't know very much, and I thought I could use your advice.

Thanks,
Chris

Hi Chris,

I really can't give you any specific advice but I do think you should find some one knowledgeable in your gym or maybe school who does know about training folks your age.

I would bet that experts would be thumbs down for creatine or any supplements, except maybe protein supplements for someone your age. Be careful, you are far too young to screw yourself up.

Here are two links you might want to check out:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.htm

http://www.crossfit.com/

Crossfit I think would be especially good for younger people. If you go to the page you will find on the right hand side of the page a column, go down about a third of the way and you will find locations in the USA, maybe one near you.

Good luck.