could i get some help please, i have no one else to answer =(

Well to start off i wouldnt actually consider myself a bigginner.
so yes i am 14 & it has been just now that i'v really started lifting hard and heavy,
i'm 5'6 but i live in a short family(moms 5'2,Dads 5'6).
to get to the point would it be safe for me to start power lifting and
start taking supplements such as creatine or whey protien isolate? 
and is it safe to start lifting hard now because im thinking that
i still have a pretty good chance to keep on growing. would lifting effect my height
in a positive way or negative way.
 
 

height"5"6
weight"140
Age"14
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Benching 80lbs to 100lb in 4 weeks flat

it will most likely have no effect on your height. creatine probably isnt necessary but if you wanna take it go ahead, just stay hydrated. i used to think i always needed protein powders but i found that REAL food beats everything else. post workout eat tons of chicken, tuna, potatoes...anything healthy eat it. for every pound of lean bodyweight you'll need 1 gram of protein per day. one more thing, "eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen and dinner like a peasant"....back to your height growth question, drink good amounts of milk and eat foods with phosphorous(did i spell that right?) and that will help maximize your potential growth.

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even though you might have a short family, theres no way to tell what age you will stop growing... for everyone no matter what its when your around 18. i would say its healthy to start lifting at 16 so you dont damage your bones.
 
but you know yourself.
 
hope this helped.

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yes it would be completely safe and it would be safe to use whey and stuff also..and i highly doubt lifting weights will affect your height..

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

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I think the whole "lifting will stunt your growth" myth has been debunked. However, you should still be careful if you're gonna go heavy lifting like squats, cause those could mess up your back or shoulder blades (I forget the exact term that is used).

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I think you will be fine to start lifting. Like phersan said the stunting your growth thing is a myth. I started when I was about 14 1/2 years old and I was 5'9 and now I am 18 and 6'0. I am not part of a very tall family either with my dad and my brother at 5'10. Just be careful and I think you will be fine.

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Just learn good form on the major lifts (deadlifts, squats, bench press, barbell rows. ect) and you'll be fine

Lifting won't stunt your growth but on the big lifts if you do not have correct form you may damage your joints wich will be a pain in the ass for the years to come

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Bench max - ¿?
Front Squats(atg)- ¿?

just dont go in and throw heavy **** around get form down and then start adding weight

thanks for all the help guys

your lucky ur short first off lol short people look alot bigger than tall people.. lifting weights wont stun ur growth unless you squat though than maybe im not entirely sure.(ive heard of a couple of my buddies discussing that) me personally, i dont think so... creatine= NO ... protein=YES good luck

willis305


your lucky ur short first off lol short people look alot bigger than tall people.. lifting weights wont stun ur growth unless you squat though than maybe im not entirely sure.(ive heard of a couple of my buddies discussing that) me personally, i dont think so... creatine= NO ... protein=YES good luck

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Squatting will not stunt your growth
Creatine is fine as long as you stay WELL HYDRATED
Protein is a must.....could use a good multi as well

Good luck

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willis make sure u know what ur talking about before u throw out info like that haha

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bench:305 squat:370(atg) deadlift:475
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Its fine to start lifting, but as mentioned above start slowly so you don't go hard right away. Take it easy and add weight when you're comfortable. You don't really need supplements right now, just eat a lot to get big and you're still growing so you need to consume a lot of food. Stick with correct form and exercise execution and you'll be fine.

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Age: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 162 lb
Current Status: Strength Training (Max-OT)

when I started lifting I was maybe 5'6" I'm now 6'3"...

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i was 4'11" or something when i started lifting haha 5'5" now.

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

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

kk thanx for the hope

mr. 209

i used to think i always needed protein powders but i found that REAL food beats everything else. post workout eat tons of chicken, tuna, potatoes...anything healthy eat it.

Why real food beats everything else?

Because its natural.

Its not what you know, its what you can do that counts!

Age: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 162 lb
Current Status: Strength Training (Max-OT)

I started lifting at 6'2" then I got to 6'5". Then I started lifting again, now I'm down to 6'4 3/4"...Is the earths gravity changing?

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rus_kid


Because its natural.

LOL....and whey and caein are....chemicals?UNNATURAL????

HaHaHa....At times protein powder is MORE beneficial than "REAL" food as whey powder is predigested and doesn't tax your system the same way having to digest "real" food....such as post workout when its not always convenient or advisable to eat a big meal. Powders do have there place.

Current Stack: HDROL,Celltech,Superpump 250, Glutamine,Beta alanine,Whey protein.

No doubt, poweders are way more convinient, but that doesn't mean everyone has to drink them. I just keep noticing how people ask which protein shakes to buy and such without concentrating more on the workout. If one pushes himself to the limits and has proper diet then powders are not necessary unless you can't make the scheduled meals or always on the go.

Its not what you know, its what you can do that counts!

Age: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 162 lb
Current Status: Strength Training (Max-OT)

rus_kid


No doubt, powerers are way more convinient, but that doesn't mean everyone has to drink them. I just keep noticing how people ask which protein shakes to buy and such without concentrating more on the workout. If one pushes himself to the limits and has proper diet then powders are not necessary unless you can't make the scheduled meals or always on the go.

In between meals they are necessary IMO. I'm not wanting to add the carbs associated with a meal to get my protein, If I am to stay somewhat cut. At 275lbs how much "food" would I have to intake (with Calories) to get the protein for my body size? Protein Supplement is in my case a must! You must feed the animal you are working out to make.

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rus_kid


No doubt, powerers are way more convinient, but that doesn't mean everyone has to drink them. I just keep noticing how people ask which protein shakes to buy and such without concentrating more on the workout. If one pushes himself to the limits and has proper diet then powders are not necessary unless you can't make the scheduled meals or always on the go.

I'm not downing protein rich foods...just saying,for me personally,I can't always eat a big meal. Being an ecto , I find it very hard to get my calories and protein in just eating regular meals. I literally stuff myself every day...but without my shakes...I'd lose muscle mass. It is a constant struggle for some of us.

You'll always get guys who are more concerned with supps,than actually perfecting their lifting form,or putting much thoughT into a routine. But powders are a must for some of us....But should not be used as meal replacements. There is literally no way I could eat a meal,post workout to get my protein requirements.......

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connelly


i was 4'11" or something when i started lifting haha 5'5" now.

how old were u then and how close to being 14 are you now?

My 5x5s as of November 2nd 2008.
Bench 150
Squat 150
Deadlift 175
Connelly's 5x5s as November 2nd 2008
Bench 115
Squat 145
Deadlift 165
BodybuildingNovice's 5x5 as November 2nd 2008
Squat 155lbs
Bench 155lbs
Deadlift 155l

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connelly


i was 4'11" or something when i started lifting haha 5'5" now.

how old were u then and how close to being 14 are you now?

started like a week before i turned 12 and i turn 14 in late december.

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

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