Weight lifting for 13 yr olds.?

Question

I am 13 years old, and would like to lift some wights, though i can lift 120 lbs. with my legs, i only did this once as i know weight lifting can stunt growth. Is this caused by extreme weight lifting, weight lifting constantly over a period of time, or something else, and where is the balance inbetween growth stunt from weight lifting, and not at all.

Answer 1

instead of lifting free weights- lift your body weight. do lunges, squats, jumping lunges, pushups, chair dips, etc.
save the weights for when you are 16 or so. you will gain strength and endurance with the body weight routine

Answer 2

I think what stunts growth the most is lifting with your legs. Try to work on your upper body, or if you're working with legs try to do exersises that don't put pressure on your knees.

Answer 3

It won't stunt your growth, that's a myth.

You dont have to do extreme lifting anyway. Try this link, it's a good workout. It's "MAX OT," meaning Maximum Overload Training:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw41.htm

--Jack

Answer 4

your too young man...just like some people said above, it would probably be smart to just do things with your own body such as pushups, situps, and running. you dont necessarily need weights to get ripped up or big. good luck

Answer 5

Yao Ming can lift more weights than a 5.5 footer.

Answer 6

its ok it you only lirt 1-5 pounds but you shuldint do extreme weight lifting.

Answer 7

Because your skeleton is still developing you can easily damage it. Even one time can harm you. The more you do this activity, the more likely it is to hurt you. I dont think its worth the risk.

Answer 8

i did weight training at school last year, and he said not to start until your 13. so you should be fine

Answer 9

Be encouraged and start doing that when you are above 18yrs..