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Should a 17 year old boy be drinking protein while lifting weights?
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∙ 14y ago
Absolutely. There is no reason anyone should abstain from taking protein supplements. Especially if the goal is to gain a substantial amount of muscle. As long as the protein intake is below or equal too 1g per Kg(2.2 Lbs) of the persons body weight, no harmful results are possible and great benefits will result from use of the supplement.
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What should you do right after you finish lifting weights to gain muscle?
Protein Protein Protein. It will be your #1 friend in helping you gain muscle. After finishing lifting, take in protien. Protien is THE building block for optimal muscle growth.
What should one eat to grow tall and big?
lots of protein and fruits and veggies is what you need to eat. plus drinking lots of milk make you grow taller. plus working out can help. lifting weights too. just eat healthy and stay in shape!
Do you usually gain or lose weight lifting weights?
This depends on the person and the kind of weight lifting you do. The short answer however is that lifting weights should help you to lose fat and gain muscle. If you are lifting heavily in order to gain muscle mass, you will gain weight. However, if you are lifting to get lean muscle, it should help to lose weight.
Can people stop growing taller by lifting weights?
People do not stop growing by lifting weights. It was believed that weight lifting damaged the growth plates and stunted growth. It CAN happen, but only with very heavy weights, such as sets of 3-5 reps. They say no one should do HEAVY weights until they are 18, or fully grown.
At what age should one start lifting weights?
around 12 years old
Will lifting weights help you get stronger?
if you wanna get strong you should lift heavy weights, heavy weights gives strength and big muscle's, low weights gives fit/slim body
Can lifting heavier weights lead to wrist pains?
The weights can definitely be a factor. But if you are doing other lifting activates those could also cause it. You should definitely see if moderating when lifting works. And maybe move down a few pounds and then work your way back up.
Are there pills that can make you gain weight?
Well, If you are trying to gain weight, then you should probably try to build muscle mass by Eating lots of protein, and Lifting weights (Maxing out, not lots of reps). If you Do a lot of reps with weights, you will build endurance, But if you Max out while lifting, Muscle tissue will tear, Drink some Protein shake that will help repair it, and the scar tissue will be slightly larger than it was originally. That is how to get bigger muscles, which weigh more, and are a lot healthier than fat. So, The answer to your question: Protein and Exercise, but mostly exercise.
How do you loss fat from your arms?
Muscle substitutes fat, lifting weights should help you lose weight from your arms
When should a child be allowed to begin lifting free weights?
When they are 15 years old and can confidently use the correct technique.
At what age can you begin to lift weights?
By 16 the ends of your bones should be sufficiently formed. Then, lifting weights, when using correct form, should be beneficial. It is risky to do it any earlier unless one has expert coaching and supervision.
Protein before or after workouts?
Yes you will still gain muscle. If you eat during the day your body takes in protein. This alone will help muscle recover and build mass. While taking in protein immediatly after lifting will help promote muscle growth, protein taken in while eating throughout the day will also help
