Starting Young

Hi, I am chris jones a 13 year old from a small town of ohio. I am small and underweight, weighing in around 103. I am just about the smallest one of my friends. I play football basketball, baseball, and track, so i am very busy. But I've gotten all this equipment lately, free weights, dumbbells, a home gym (weider xp600 platinum i think) and much else, along with a Whey Protein Supplement and such. I am going to try to put it all to the test to get 6 pack abs and bulk up and get some guns. I have done alot of research on this and I'm going to give it a shot. So I am posting my online journal of my "journey to getting stronger". So if any of you guys have tips, extra workouts i can add, or recommendations I would really appreciate it. I know I am probably the weakest guy on this board but please dont be a hater and rip me on all this, as I am young and just starting.
Start
My Stats Are
Bench Press 10x55lbs-5x65lbs
Barbell Curl 10x30lbs
Squat 10x90
Power Clean2x(5x60lbs)
Random Update
Bench 10 x 70
BB Curl 10 x  40 good form
Squat 10 x 135
DL 10 x 110
My plan is to lift weights 4 times a week doing a cardio workout twice a week, as it is track season already and we do some running in that.

I follow Vince Delmonte and Arnel Ricafrancia (however you spell it). They have tons of tips, workout routines, nutritional guides etc. Theyre on youtube, just search fitnessvip.

Just had a pretty good intense 30 minute workout...pushups band row barbell curl and clean etc...feeling good

welcome to site meng =D

check out Connely's journal and some of his posts.  probably the most mature on the site and he's 14.  he would have a lot of tips for someone your age.  its funny though you say want a 6 pack and a pair of guns LOL.  i've noticed a lot of teenagers coming on the site asking how to achieve that.  if thats your preference go for it.  no one is stoping you.  DO NOT neglect the triceps though.  its a much more powerful and larger muscle so USE it.  plus you'll just look funny if you have big bi's and no tri's LOL. 

good luck =D

My Beast Journal
http://www.discussbodyb...ubs-Journal-m432294.aspx

---have new one now. goal is eventually to turn that one into a beast journal as well.

Yeah, thanks for the good luck kublakhan. I realize I didnt word that quite right, I know you need to have a full body workout, legs lower back abs biceps and triceps, I guess I just didnt say much of that. But thanks, and I'll be sure and look at some of his posts.

 know I am probably the weakest guy on this board but please dont be a hater and rip me on all this

 
I'll have to hold back!

''If one is after quick results one never learns an art.''

Erich Fromm

well dude I am only 13 and just started lifting...and also my family is pretty skinny as my brothers nickname is bones...

Bench: 70 Squat 135 Deadlift: 1??s 
Supps: Creatine, Multi, Fish Oils 

Jones's Log

KublaKhan


welcome to site meng =D

check out Connely's journal and some of his posts.  probably the most mature on the site and he's 14.  he would have a lot of tips for someone your age. 
good luck =D

Thanks Kubs. (:
 
That's awesome that you are getting started on lifting at such a young age. If you got any questions just post on the forums, there are alot of helpful people around.
 
PS that's awesome that your doing squats and cleans, you'll probably get some friends that start saying they "lift" but all they do is bench.

Goals by end of 2009:
Bench 205
Squat 255 ATG
Squat Clean 185

"There is no elevator to success, you must take the stairs."

PPS The routine isn't terrible, but it is alot of volume on some workouts for someone just starting out, and it gives you little recovery on some days. Also your not the weakest member on the forums haha I was right there with you not to long ago.

Goals by end of 2009:
Bench 205
Squat 255 ATG
Squat Clean 185

"There is no elevator to success, you must take the stairs."

ha ha well thanks for all the info connelly, I'll be sure to read the forum and ask you guys questions any time they come up. thanks

Just got finished with a 45 minute workout, went with the heavy weights this time. Felt a lot of stress on my houlders and 'ceps, and power cleaning was great. Good workout today

its good that your doing power cleans now, a good lift to get use too, pretty fun if I do say so myself

5 RM
Bench Press: 240 lbs
Hang Clean: 225 lbs
16 yrs old
190 lb

goal bench by end of football season : 285

I haven't been on here a while, my internet has been down lately. But I have been sticking to my workout plan. Had a nice light one today, where i was suprised at my bench press, as it was 10lbs higher than last time. And I did have pretty good form. Did some light cardio, band exercises, and my cleans n deadlifts. Good day, going to work abs later tonight.

Bench: 70 Squat 135 Deadlift: 1??s 
Supps: Creatine, Multi, Fish Oils 

Jones's Log

you should try and get some video's up of your lifts to see how the form is. Especially on lifts like deadlifts and cleans.

Goals by end of 2009:
Bench 205
Squat 255 ATG
Squat Clean 185

"There is no elevator to success, you must take the stairs."

alright connelly, I will try to do that within the next couple of days. The video quality won't be that good, i have a bad camera and all my equipment is in the basement. But i will try to do that soon.

Bench: 70 Squat 135 Deadlift: 1??s 
Supps: Creatine, Multi, Fish Oils 

Jones's Log

The quality of the camera doesn't matter that much, it's just hard to get your form down without having someone see what your doing and help you fix it. A few months ago I put some video's up and the tips helped alot.

Goals by end of 2009:
Bench 205
Squat 255 ATG
Squat Clean 185

"There is no elevator to success, you must take the stairs."

great luck to you....wish i would of started it all at 13yrs old......

lol thanks, connelly today i 'tried' to make and post some videos on my form, but I was having some camera troubles and such, so I will try again soon.

My Workout on Tuesday
Dead Lift
4 sets x 10 reps

Band Curl
3 x 10

Pushups
2 x 20

Power Clean
3 x 5

DB clean and press
2 x 5

Band Row, Band Press
2 x 10

Lat Pulls
2 x 10

Had some shoulder pain, so I skipped bench press, and overall went lighter on this workout. Going to do abs in a few minutes, if mah damn computer would work and I could watch some youtube videos on good form...

Bench: 70 Squat 135 Deadlift: 1??s 
Supps: Creatine, Multi, Fish Oils 

Jones's Log

It' not the end of the world if you can't post video's. Just when your computer is working better try and look at some form video's on there for the lifts your doing.

Goals by end of 2009:
Bench 205
Squat 255 ATG
Squat Clean 185

"There is no elevator to success, you must take the stairs."

Well today wasn't bad, but it wasn't good.

For some reason I did not feel like doing it at all, then when I was doing it it felt great, then I didn't want to do it anymore. Dunno. But will get back on track friday. Cleans and lat pulls went great, tried to stress tri's as much as I could. Worked out with a lot of protein in me, so it felt pretty good. If mah dang computer would work (smashin it right now) I could get back on track with my abs, on the exercises in supersets to do this week. 

Lat Pulls (Reverse Grip) 50 lbs 
2 x 5

Lat Pulls (Reg) 60 lbs
2 x 10

Pwr Clean 60 lbs
3 x 5

Band Curl/ Press
4 x 10

DB Clean and Press 20 lbs
2 x 5 x 2 (For each side)

'Assisted' butterfly curls 45 lbs
1 x 10

Also today at school went well. We had our football meeting. HC said he's really looking into me, wants me to be a leader. Probably have a lock at  safety or corner, as last year did a great job reading the field n had 2 picks in one game. But its just junior high football so it doesn't say much. Nobody came to camp in shape last year, including me. But if I continue with my program, could make it to weakside LB or maybe could be SS and play close to the line. I think I'll go strong on cardio closer to the season, for the mile and a half, which I did terrible in last year with like 15 minutes. Sucked. But today was pretty good.

Bench: 70 Squat 135 Deadlift: 1??s 
Supps: Creatine, Multi, Fish Oils 

Jones's Log

You should try and bulk up alot, even for corner/safety I was around 120 lb. (30-32 lb. lighter than now) and felt small. Around here we have the best conferences in the football in the state though, but if you wanna play LB around here you better be 5'7" (at the lowest) and 170+ You sound like your doing a good job and your pretty in shape though.

Goals by end of 2009:
Bench 205
Squat 255 ATG
Squat Clean 185

"There is no elevator to success, you must take the stairs."

Today wasn't so bad. I got some more omega-3 fish oils. Lifted pretty good. Power cleaned with ease, going to raise it up a few lbs next time. Workout went a little something like this:

Power Clean 3 x 5

Band Curl 3 x 10

Band Press 2 x 10

Lat Pull 2 x 8

Reverse Grip Lat Pull 1 x 10

Forward Squats 1 x 10

Weighted Sit ups then Regular Sit ups 3 x 10...going to do some more before I go to bed.

One Handed Clean and Press 2 x 10

Assisted Butterfly Curls 2 x 10

Leg Extension 1 x 15

Pushup Variations 30

Came upstairs and drank some choco milk, had an egg, a bannana, and an omega 3. Not too bad today.

Bench: 70 Squat 135 Deadlift: 1??s 
Supps: Creatine, Multi, Fish Oils 

Jones's Log

Well, today I went out and bought a new pull up bar, along with a protein shake shaker cup thinga merjigger. But I was also very convinced on buying some creatine. Now, I know that creatine is very good for muscle growth and recovery, but on the package it says x4 better than with out. So I went home and did a little research and it seemed as this was true for the most part. It was only 15 bucks for a big pack, don't remember how big it was though. What are your guys's opinions? It isn't the best of the best creatine, but its a start. Is it really that effective? All opinions will be appreciated.
 
 
Will post on my workout in a few hours.

Bench: 70 Squat 135 Deadlift: 1??s 
Supps: Creatine, Multi, Fish Oils 

Jones's Log

hmm you say youre small for 13 but at that age I was definatly smaller than you.  Ive always been athletic too but back then I was skin nd bones.  I started lifting pretty hard right when I turned 17 and ive made a ton of progress in about 2 years.  If you keep it up youll be nothing short of a beast by the time your an upperclassmen.  good luck.

working on explosive phase
vertical: 35
weight: 206

Big 3: 300/440/515

Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.

Alright, thanks Rollingstone. I pretty much am skin and bones, based on genetics. In fact, my brothers nickname (which seems like his real name more than a nickname) is Bones.

Just curious, what is your ab routine? You got a helluva pack and that is what I have been trying to find lately, a good routine. Been kinda skeptical on some of them. But if you could post what you do for ya ab routine, that would be great. How long it take you to get em like that?

Bench: 70 Squat 135 Deadlift: 1??s 
Supps: Creatine, Multi, Fish Oils 

Jones's Log

def dont even think about creatine at your age

5 RM
Bench Press: 240 lbs
Hang Clean: 225 lbs
16 yrs old
190 lb

goal bench by end of football season : 285

Sent you a PM about it..remember if to drink ALOT of water though if you do decide to do it..

Goals by end of 2009:
Bench 205
Squat 255 ATG
Squat Clean 185

"There is no elevator to success, you must take the stairs."

Up to that picture which was last summer I never did abs.  I give credit to squats, deadlifts, and really low bodyfat for getting them.

I still dont do abs on a regular basis, maybe twice a month.

working on explosive phase
vertical: 35
weight: 206

Big 3: 300/440/515

Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.

oh, but dang you are ripped.

Bench: 70 Squat 135 Deadlift: 1??s 
Supps: Creatine, Multi, Fish Oils 

Jones's Log

Well, this sucks.

2 days ago, i completely screwed up my finger. Left ring finger. Broke it, tore a tendon, killed my fingernail, killed a few nerves, broke at groeth plate, bone popped out, got 6 shots, have to take a crapload of pills, and got stitches. Probably will be out for the rest of the baseball season, and will get way back on my weight training routine. Can't really do much at this point.
This had nothing to do with weight lifting, I got it stuck in a dresser drawer handle and ripped it out. Gotta see doc in 10 days for a checkup. Might not need surgery. But I have no idea as to how much longer to recover. Dang.

Bench: 70 Squat 135 Deadlift: 1??s 
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Jones's Log

Wow that sucks..tbh you could still probably do alot of lifts like that though.

Goals by end of 2009:
Bench 205
Squat 255 ATG
Squat Clean 185

"There is no elevator to success, you must take the stairs."

13 is so young to be lifting heavy weights in my opinion it can mess with ure growth plates.... why not just stick to body weight excercies...running, burpees, pull ups, push ups, close grip push ups, chin ups, squat jumps

YOU GOTTA EAT BIG, TO BE BIG!!

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