Jackedjack
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I'm so proud I got my nephew into weight lifting. He just turned 14 and is 132 pounds. Range of motion is not full because he only has a home gym but still
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Thanks, I don't know whether to tell him to pursue bodybuilding or powerlifting. He's not very big but strong as can be. He benches 200+, squats 300, and deadlifts 335I wish i had an uncle like that 25 years ago! Congrats and keep up the good work.
Well shouldn't the decision of what he wants to pursue his? Maybe he just wants to be big. Or just strong. Even both, it's like having cake and eating it too. I'd say if he isn't already get him on a hybrid program for strength/size so later on he can decide and make sure he is feeding those gains for that size. The winter is coming, the bulk is real.Thanks, I don't know whether to tell him to pursue bodybuilding or powerlifting. He's not very big but strong as can be. He benches 200+, squats 300, and deadlifts 335
At his age, a base of strength and learning how to eat for size should serve both masters. Instill in him that his 5RM is more important than his 1RM at this stage of the game, and when he feels like making a decision, he can make it.Thanks, I don't know whether to tell him to pursue bodybuilding or powerlifting. He's not very big but strong as can be. He benches 200+, squats 300, and deadlifts 335
The bench actually won't move so that's the full range he can go. And all maxes stated are three rep maxes as that's what I believe should be a real max. He wants my opinion as I'm his father figure (his dad died in Iraq) but I just want to see him excellAt his age, a base of strength and learning how to eat for size should serve both masters. Instill in him that his 5RM is more important than his 1RM at this stage of the game, and when he feels like making a decision, he can make it. Also, instill DEPTH before weight. He needs a spot and he'll benefit from full range squats far more than those high squats. I spent years squatting relatively light but deep and for high reps (295 for four sets of twelve after some years), and when I began training for powerlifting, it was only a matter of months before I was squatting 455. Couldn't have been done without years of deep squats for reps to build a base. EDIT: I do understand the fear of depth, though. I recently unearthed a video of me beginning to push for heavier weight from a couple years back, and my first foray with 345 was sky-high.
Times are tough, I'm telling him he should just lift at his high school gym.That is great. I think he should just focus on doing what he likes. The thing about lifting weights is that it isn't so much about where you go, it's getting there that's important. The weights build honesty with yourself, which is something most people don't even realize they lack. Not to be a naysayer....that bench setup for squats looks dangerous to me. If you have to dump the bar, it's not gonna be good. I'd rather have nothing to worry about other than me and the bar. If it hits the bench, one end is going to come up and you won't know which one until it's too late. Not to mention that the crutches probably can't handle much more than what he's already using for weight. Time for a power cage I'd say....which I know is expensive.
I hear that man. I know the bench probably gives him a false sense of safety....but once he has some experience, he will see it is not safe at all...haha.Times are tough, I'm telling him he should just lift at his high school gym.
Thanks, and I think I'll build him a in home gym, will take some capital but worth seeing the look on his face when it's done.I hear that man. I know the bench probably gives him a false sense of safety....but once he has some experience, he will see it is not safe at all...haha. Good job helping him learn though!
Could try to get some support on gofundme. Defiantly hit up craiglist, some damn good deals there.Thanks, and I think I'll build him a in home gym, will take some capital but worth seeing the look on his face when it's done.
I have and old bench and power rack. I'll get him a treadmill and some dumbells. Throw some air conditioning and a mirror to mire his gains... And we have a decent home gymCould try to get some support on gofundme. Defiantly hit up craiglist, some damn good deals there.
Also isn't there a thread about home gyms, can you link me to it if you know what I'm talking about.I have and old bench and power rack. I'll get him a treadmill and some dumbells. Throw some air conditioning and a mirror to mire his gains... And we have a decent home gym
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