weight training? body weight?
2007-02-17 03:14:37 · 12 answers · asked by brad a 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
weigt lifting works
2007-02-17 03:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by misbehaveing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overall size is somewhat limited by genetics. There's also a lot of variation as to when the hormones kick in. You have to live with that. Regardless, putting the work in now will pay off big when that happens.
He should spend some time talking to P.E. teachers and/or coaches at school. They all have different areas of expertise, but there's bound to be one that knows his way around the weight room. Lifting is good, but improper form and workouts that focus on some muscle groups and ignore others can be ineffective, or worse, lead to injury. Look in any weight room and you see very very few people doing it right. All the coaches I know would be more than happy to help a kid who shows an interest and asks the right questions. Your taxes pay them, right?
Don't forget the running. All the muscle in the world isn't any good if you're gassed and cramping after the 1st quarter.
Above all, be sure that football is what the BOY wants to do, rather than some other sport.
2007-02-17 11:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by silverbullet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want him to get bigger and stronger here are a few tips for him
as far as weight training doing stuff like bench presses and bicep curls to work the upper body.
have him work push ups and squats for extra strength and functionality of his muscles.
when lifting weights, make sure his workouts are progressive. if he lifts 20 lbs for 3 sets of 8 reps one workout, the next he should increase the weight by 4- 5 lbs until he can do 3 sets of 8 with the new weight, then increase it again, and again, and so on.
make sure he is getting 5-10 minuites cardio warm up and cool down before and after working out and also make sure he is stretching good before a workout to prevent injury.
within 20-30 minuites after his workout, he should eat at least 30-55 grams of protien. this is crucial for the most beneficial strength and mass gains.
make sure he gets plenty of rest. muscles grow during resting periods, not during the actual workout.
make sure he is getting at least 1 gram of protien per pound of his body weight. if he weighs 100 lbs, he should eat at least 100 grams of protien each day.
2007-02-17 14:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by soviet_burrito 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get started on a daily supplementation of good quality Whey Protien that does not have high cholesterol. Train in exersizes that involve movement with strength (ie-power cleans, resistance runing etc...) also working the major muscle groups three times a week. Agility is also good, try jumping rope and plenty of stairs in the off season. At 13 DON'T OVERDO IT. Your body will respond to the protien supplement mixed with a good diet and build the correct mass you need for the position you want to play.
2007-02-17 11:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by tbcsal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Push ups and curl ups are good for strengthening the arms and stomach muscles. And if weight lifting is something you want your son to do, don't make him lift more than 10 lbs.
2007-02-17 11:18:18 · answer #5 · answered by Hillary B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How big is he? Hieght and weight?
He just may be a small kid right now. Pick a better sport until he grows.
He can do weight lifting and all of that, but he just might be ready to grow.
2007-02-17 11:25:29 · answer #6 · answered by Daniel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would think weights, but the guys can tell you more, i had a basketball player in the family and was told to give lots of carbs before a game and protein after, he most likely will have to bulk up alittle, and train after school with the team...just don't push him, its suppose to be fun.
2007-02-17 11:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by brown eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try more healthier foods and more calcium. Like frutis and fish. They are healthy. Or tell run every day,do a mornig walk. lift some weights. Let him go to the gym one in every while.
2007-02-17 11:20:06 · answer #8 · answered by Mean Queen 106 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would recommend joining a local health club and doing an excersice bike 20- 30 minutes a day. Also, Push ups, sit ups will help
2007-02-17 11:19:56 · answer #9 · answered by robertotk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him be who he is, he's only 13. Sports for kids are about fun and teamwork, not bulking up and weight lifting. Please don't make him feel like he's not good enough by telling him he needs to do all these adult things to bulk up. He'll grow into himself in time.
2007-02-17 11:23:24 · answer #10 · answered by gmug9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Large muscle workout will gain initial size and strength .
squats, deadlift,t-bardeadlift, bench and eat more protein and carbs
your other smaller muscles will grow doing these exercizes,
2007-02-17 11:23:54 · answer #11 · answered by Father Ted 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋