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HokieAl

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Avoid anything that gets too specialized since he is just 12


The best exercises will be ones that work multiple parts of the body. Squats that work the whole legs. Pull ups that work the back and arms (work up to 20+ at one time). Push ups that work the chest and arms (work up to 50+ at one time). Variety of ab exercises that use weights and can also use the arms/shoulders. Burpees that use the whole body (and great cardio).

In terms of programs, a good one will include proper rest to allow the body to recover. Because it is the recovery time that repairs/builds the muscle. The actual lifting strains/tears the muscles so if you work them too hard without recovery that is what can lead to injury.

Crossfit workouts might be a good option. Never done them myself but they generally seem to focus on the things that you mention. Maybe google the training routines for the crossfit champions (good general athletes) and if you have Netflix you can see documentaries on past Crossfit games for some interesting insights into their workouts. The point of all this, use the equipment to supplement the workouts, but don't limit the kid to using just the equipment.

(In response to this post by JoesterVT)

Posted: 01/08/2018 at 9:48PM


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  Weight training for novices? -- JoesterVT 01/08/2018 9:08PM
  Thanks, all ** -- JoesterVT 01/09/2018 12:45PM
  His wrestling coach should be able to help. ** -- BusLoadaBozos 01/09/2018 09:37AM
  That's the other thing. Once he gets nearer to 8th grade -- typed by ben 01/09/2018 11:43AM
  Not true when his buddies come over, they will do vanity lifting and -- HokieSignGuy 01/09/2018 12:25PM
  That's true, forgot about that ** -- typed by ben 01/09/2018 12:39PM
  My contribution: -- YardBird 01/09/2018 08:49AM
  I remember Hershel saying he did 1000 push-ups a day!!! ** -- 3011Cochrane 01/09/2018 11:49AM
  With his GF sitting on his back, as I recall. (Not just embellishing) ** -- 48zip 01/09/2018 1:23PM
  Did you know . . . -- YardBird 01/09/2018 12:10PM
  He wasn't big on weight lifting. -- EDGEMAN 01/09/2018 12:09PM
  Great advice all around. I would have also said -- HokieSignGuy 01/09/2018 09:17AM
  Recommend picking up a Bowflex if you can find a good deal -- EDGEMAN 01/09/2018 07:15AM
  ^^^Tone deaf, bad advice^^^ ** -- BG Hokie 01/09/2018 08:26AM
  Your mama! -- EDGEMAN 01/09/2018 11:17AM
  I started lifting of/on my on accord when I was 14 years old for basically -- MikeVT85 01/09/2018 03:31AM
  Take the kid over to the rock climbing wall ** -- MEHOKIE 01/08/2018 11:06PM
  ^^^annoying unrelated response^^^ ** -- BG Hokie 01/09/2018 08:28AM
  Kid will end up lean and strong. -- MEHOKIE 01/09/2018 09:10AM
  Best Way to build grip strength, which -- HokieSignGuy 01/09/2018 09:19AM
  The guy talked about the equipment he has and how he wants weight training -- BG Hokie 01/09/2018 10:32AM
  Do you need a hug? Joester most likely ignored the message, -- HokieSignGuy 01/09/2018 10:55AM
  He has some shirt going on -- MEHOKIE 01/09/2018 11:10AM
  Trash the bench. Go straight for the 'roids. ** -- HokieGator 01/08/2018 10:16PM
  ^^ Good lounge response^^ But roids are only good when you lift also ** -- BG Hokie 01/09/2018 08:28AM
  Not to mention lots of pressure and shame on the kid ** -- HokieDan95 01/08/2018 11:02PM
  ^^^ good lounge response^^^ ** -- BG Hokie 01/09/2018 08:28AM
  Gotta toughen up the mind and body. ** -- HokieGator 01/08/2018 11:04PM
  At age 12, it might be too soon for anything intensive -- Baltimore Hokie 01/08/2018 10:03PM
  I'd start with this (inside) -- MP4VT2004 01/08/2018 10:00PM
  LOLZ and beat Gator ** -- BG Hokie 01/09/2018 08:31AM
  Strong lifts 5x5 or starting strength programs are easy -- Manbearpig 01/08/2018 9:58PM
  Avoid anything that gets too specialized since he is just 12 -- HokieAl 01/08/2018 9:48PM
  This is pretty much about where I fall for a... -- No1Hokie 01/08/2018 11:19PM
  Being a Hokie you have to start with this -- Hokie360 01/08/2018 9:47PM
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  Check out the Stronglifts app. -- Hokie Bird 01/08/2018 9:16PM

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