Where can young kids do bodybuilding?

Answer 1

There are a few places where young kids can do bodybuilding.

• **Gyms:** Some gyms offer youth programs that are specifically designed for children. These programs will typically provide instruction on proper form and technique, as well as a safe and supervised environment for kids to lift weights.

• **YMCAs:** Many YMCAs offer similar programs to gyms. They may also have additional amenities, such as Swimming Pools and Basketball courts, that can be used for cross-training.

• **Sports clubs:** Some sports clubs offer strength training programs for kids. These programs may be focused on a specific sport, such as football or basketball, or they may be more general.

• **Personal trainers:** If you're looking for a more individualized approach, you can hire a personal trainer to work with your child. A personal trainer can help your child develop a safe and effective workout routine that meets their specific needs.

When choosing a place for your child to do bodybuilding, it's important to consider the following factors:

• **The child's age and maturity level:** Younger children may need more supervision than older children.

• **The child's fitness level:** If your child is new to exercise, you may want to start with a program that is less intense.

• **The child's interests:** If your child is interested in a particular sport, you may want to look for a program that is tailored to that sport.

• **The cost:** The cost of bodybuilding programs can vary depending on the location and the type of program.

It's also important to talk to your child's doctor before starting any bodybuilding program. The doctor can help you determine if bodybuilding is safe for your child and can provide guidance on how to make sure your child is lifting weights safely.

Here are some additional tips for bodybuilding with young kids:

• **Start with bodyweight exercises:** Bodyweight exercises, such as push-ups, sit-ups, and squats, are a great way for young kids to build strength and muscle.

• **Use light weights:** When your child is first starting out, use light weights that they can lift with good form.

• **Focus on compound exercises:** Compound exercises, such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses, work multiple muscle groups at once. This is a more efficient way to build muscle than isolation exercises, which only work one muscle group at a time.

• **Take breaks:** It's important for young kids to take breaks between sets. This will help them avoid getting injured and will also help them recover from their workouts.

• **Have fun!** Bodybuilding should be enjoyable for your child. If they're not having fun, they're less likely to stick with it.

With proper guidance and supervision, bodybuilding can be a safe and effective way for young kids to build strength and muscle.

Answer 2

I would agree with other answers that there is no "too young" or "too old" per se, and it's very specific to the individual.

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Some thoughts on the "too young" end of the spectrum in terms of when to start:

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1. Skeletal maturity - To date, I'm not aware of any data supporting the commonly held belief that heavy weight training in a skeletally immature will somehow impair long bone growth. This was a theoretical risk that was held by many physicians until recently. But as I said, to date no one has shown this happens with data.

2. Heavy lifting - While there may not be any negative long bone growth repercussions to weight training in a skeletally immature child, the remainder of the connective tissue is a concern. Children and young adults have disproportionately weak/plastic cortical bone when compared to their tendons. When their muscles are loaded with heavyweights (near maximum) they're at increased for a special type of fracture called an "avulsion" where essentially the muscle tears a piece of bone off from the rest of the bone. These can be hard to treat and we see them commonly in children. My recommendation to parents and young lifters is to use the childhood years to teach children how to perform basic lifts with impeccable form (before you get old and your mobility starts to wain) with moderate loads, and save the maximum effort lifts for later in life once your body.

3. Nutrition - Bodybuilders push natural human metabolism to the limits through varying calorie excess and deficits to achieve the desired body composition. I'm not a fan of subjecting anyone younger than the mid 20s to extreme calorie restriction, as more and more the thought is that these periods of "starvation" that bodybuilders endure to lean out for shows have long term if not life long ramifications on metabolism. If you don't believe, ask any bodybuilder who's cut below 7% for a show if that person is ever not hungry again following that endeavor. I could never feel comfortable enforcing a large calorie deficit diet to a developing teen.

4. Steroids - I'm sure you didn't mean this. but in my opinion, answering a bodybuilding question without commenting on anabolics is an incomplete answer. Short answer, there's no need for anyone younger than their mid-late 20s to be taking anabolics. Men will continue to develop their HPT axis long into their 3rd decade and any drugs taken before this time will ultimately limit your potential endogenous testosterone production, probably for life. Teens and early 20s do NOT need anabolics.

As far as "Too old" to start. I don't have a good answer for you. The typical person will need years of training before they develop the work ethic, daily habits, and body mass/composition to step on stage with a serious chance of winning. 5 if you're gifted, more like 10 if you're not. As men enter their late 30s and 40s the potential rate for improvement starts to dwindle. My guess is that if the average person starts bodybuilding in his 40s he'll never step on stage as a legitimate contender. (There are, of course, exceptions.

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Bodybuilding just like any physical activity is very specific to your goals. Anyone can start a reasonable diet and weight training program at practically any age with the aim of improving body composition, independent of plans to compete.

Answer 3

It is recommended that children do not do bodybuilding as it can stunt their growth.