Good Bodybuilding forums?

[krazykracker1288]

To answer the question, try muscleandfitness.com. They have a very comprehensive archive of articles for beginners and advanced lifters alike, its free to register and most information is free to the public. Since you're so young and therefore still physically and mentally developing, i would suggest just eating right, and concentrating on your lifting technique. Since you're growing into yourself, stay away from supplements other than a good multivitamin and a whey protein. Puberty will supply you with more than enough testosterone and growth hormone, so you dont need more than that. Also, dont get in there and think you have to compete with everyone else in the gym. You're there for yourself, so lift what you are comfortable lifting, but do not be afraid to ask for a spot or advice on a lift. People are usually more than happy to help.

 

[J-Machine]

Warning! Wall of text imminent. Also this information comes from someone who always had a gym/fitness class and took personal fitness in college.

At your age your best off asking help from the gym teacher. Take the class and push yourself during it. Also join a team or club like track or basketball. Right now you should be concentrating on movement, flexibility, balance, and cardio. This can easily be achieved through sports though I would highly reccomend low impact exercises (swimming, biking, just anything but running which can easily bust up your knees on a developing body) having experience in these concentrated areas will allow you to easily and safely gain mass once you are 16. Your body is still growing after all so lifting weights can damage bones/muscle and cause life long problems with both as well.

as far as muscle development is concerned right now; working with your body is key. Push-ups, sit-ups/crunches, chin-ups, and squats with stretches inbetween each set (you need to rest 15-25 seconds before hitting your next set of reps) is all you need to do. Doing these till you feel tired in the muscles you are working and then a few more is the optimal amount. Alternate from lower body, cardio, and upper body in that order to allow your body to adequately recover. not doing so will hinder your progress and can even make you plateau, which means you wont develop any further. When you are 16 introduce free weights (machines suck and are only for people needing to aggressively target a specific muscle) you should stick with endurance training till you are 18 (what you can do comfortably for 9-12 reps and 3 sets of it) follow the schedule you had when you were younger for the same reasons. At this point you are slowly gaining muscles that can handle the stress of strength training when you are 18 (what you can do comfortably for 5-8 reps, 2 sets of each) always follow the stretch break between sets from when you were doing sit ups/push ups etc... finally once you add weights to the mix you will need to work out for 2 weeks and then rest for one (this one will be the push-up and other similar exercise only week) to again prevent platauing and something known as "bubbling" (too much muscle tearing causing unnatural and inefficient muscle bulging). after every 2 months, switch up your exercises and regiment to shock the body and promote muscle mass.

Finally diet. You said you are skinny. if it's metabolism causing this (you can eat poorly and not gain weight) you need to change to a low carb diet. all carbs turn to sugar and sugar itself is a carb (in america, 2 slices of whole wheat bread can have as much sugar as a can of pop once digested) this form of energy is easily and quickly used up. What you will need is slow burning calories like protein. Fat can complement the energy needs you have, especially medium chain triglycerides like coconut oil. omega fatty acids should be supplemented in diet every day. Also give yourself a cheat day. one or two days a week where candies/pop/pasta/breads can be freely consumed, otherwise keep them to once a day and only one source of carbs. Eggs and low inflammatory meats like chicken and pork should be your main source of protein. Having this diet made me go from perpetually skinny at around 100 pounds to a healthy 132 without lifting weights in about 6 months. Finally to set the record straight; Whey protein is garbage untill you start lifting weights. I say this because the body will only use it within 2 hours of ingesting it and only if it needs it. in other words any of it not taken within 30 minutes of finishing your workout is wasted (with your weight anything more than a scoop is also a waste.)

Above all else try to do this with a friend or group. working out alone is boring. if you can't do that, make tasks in your life revolve around them (biking to school, store, friends house, or working out during commercials on tv.) set goals and reward yourself for sticking to the plan needed to achieve the goals. Don't reward the goals themselves as this can set yourself up for failure, instead use them to set new goals and reward yourself for that. I hope this helps you out!

 

[J-Machine]

I hate to tell you but not all people drink milk.. There are plenty of calcium that make your bone strong.. Not only milk. Thanks god because I hate milk and I eat plenty of calcium such as sweet potato made of calcium.. Swiss Cheese and more. Those rocks!

Not necessarily.. Age doesn't matter. It is just number. If a person is very serious committed to it in lifetime.. PERMANENTLY. Then, go for it. Again, the body building is not for everyone. This kid was 2 years old and he was 5 years ago in 2010.. His body was amazing:



He is 7 1/2 years old.. Soon to be 8 this June. More about him.. Right now, he is 7 years old.. Look:

http://www.worldmatic.net/giuliano-stroe-worlds-youngest-bodybuilder/

Cheers.

That child is going to have stunted growth and piss poor bones as well as a slew of other problems in his bodies natural development. I actually see this picture as child abuse from an idiot parent who doesn't understand how dangerous this is to his/her son.

Working out with weights before you reach at least 12 years old is dangerous and this level of body-building before 21 is bad for your health to begin with.

 

[Maxternal]

On a ligher note ...

Being skinny can be fun.

 

[spotanjo3]

That child is going to have stunted growth and piss poor bones as well as a slew of other problems in his bodies natural development. I actually see this picture as child abuse from an idiot parent who doesn't understand how dangerous this is to his/her son.

Working out with weights before you reach at least 12 years old is dangerous and this level of body-building before 21 is bad for your health to begin with.

Yeah, the parents are horrible for what they did to the kids but this exercise is a big question that I am not certain of. I am not sure if it does effect him in the future. Don't forget that he is gymnast so gymnastics is an excellent for kids. For body building... Well.. There is no proof. All I can say is that the parents are cruel for one thing: Taking away his innocent.

 

[finkmac]

Remember, the more "buff" you are, the less flexible you are!

Nobody wants to be as stiff as a board!

 

[ComeTurismO]

I suggest before bodybuilding, find videos on YouTube that give exercises, and in a few years, begin to bodybuild. Just search on Google for forums for diet and fitness, and you'll probably get a 'good one'. I suggest you stay away from those forums, for now.. Though.

 

[J-Machine]

Yeah, the parents are horrible for what they did to the kids but this exercise is a big question that I am not certain of. I am not sure if it does effect him in the future. Don't forget that he is gymnast so gymnastics is an excellent for kids. For body building... Well.. There is no proof. All I can say is that the parents are cruel for one thing: Taking away his innocent.

body-building and power lifting puts strain on a child's muscles, tendons and growth plates, where cartilage has not yet converted to bone. Their bodies are literally not designed to do these things until puberty. Of course it goes without saying that the more intense the workout, the more pronounced the danger of said workout becomes so people doing farm chores and lifting around 50 per cent of their maximum sporadically will be healthier than those who are actually at a gym or lifting weights almost everyday.​

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Gymnastics is fine. It works using the body as the weight but focuses more on balance and flexibility at an early age. I just hate it when a see a child with a dumbbell when he could have a hockey stick instead.​

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[Sop]

Sop, you'll be 18 in 4 years. When you're at that age and you realize that society (i.e. women and employers) gives an emphatic i don't care about your BMI or bench press, you'll wish you had picked better hobbies as a teen. I remember who succeeded in life from my high school, and it wasn't the jocks.

Try art, music, writing, programming, film -- anything but athletics.

You won't listen to me of course (you're a teenager), but at least I tried.

I don't want to get massive, just not skinny, also, I already do all of the things you mentioned. And I hate athletics, can't run for shit.

I would prefer not to become what you call a "jock", meaning not being douchy and playing NFL.

I would prefer not to become what you call a "bodybuilder", meaning not injecting/taking steroids etc and going in competitions.

I just want to gain some muscle.

Also, thanks to the guys that actually had some awesome info, will be checking out that.

EDIT: Should I just keep doing the activities I do (Rowing (Well, dragonboat rowing), muay thai, mma and skateboarding (these aren't ALL the activities I do, just the physically stimulating ones (as well as school activities(gymnastics, field events, swimming, sports))) until I'm around 16 (my bro was that age) and can start going to the gym.

EDIT: Also, thanks to everyone that mentioned sports, but I'm pretty shit at any sport that involves running and would prefer not to do gymnastics as I tried it and found it boring. P

 

[spotanjo3]

body-building and power lifting puts strain on a child's muscles, tendons and growth plates, where cartilage has not yet converted to bone. Their bodies are literally not designed to do these things until puberty. Of course it goes without saying that the more intense the workout, the more pronounced the danger of said workout becomes so people doing farm chores and lifting around 50 per cent of their maximum sporadically will be healthier than those who are actually at a gym or lifting weights almost everyday.​

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Gymnastics is fine. It works using the body as the weight but focuses more on balance and flexibility at an early age. I just hate it when a see a child with a dumbbell when he could have a hockey stick instead.​

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That sound about right.. It could puts strain on a child's muscles and gymnastics doesn't but still.. There is no proof that it is dangerous to child. I am not supporting the parents for this kind of thing for one thing: Kids should play with kids and thats about it. However, there is still no proof about body building is dangerous to kids because the kids can grow muscle with it. Dangerous ? Growth plates ? We will never know.. There is no evidence that it is dangerous anyway.

 

[Sop]

Remember, the more "buff" you are, the less flexible you are!

Nobody wants to be as stiff as a board!

Except pr0nstars

 

[finkmac]

Except pr0nstars

Wouldn't that be like masturbating with a wall?

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I don't think this is the right place to ask.
Google is your friend.

 

[FAST6191]

Remember, the more "buff" you are, the less flexible you are!

Nobody wants to be as stiff as a board!

Except pr0nstars

I hate to break it to you but porn is not realistic and some flexibility is definitely warranted there.

 

[Ace]

Except pr0nstars

Wouldn't that be like masturbating with a wall?

I hate to break it to you but porn is not realistic and some flexibility is definitely warranted there.

I always imagined that most pornstars are ridiculously good at yoga for flexibility...

Yoga is actually some great stuff you can start with, Sop! Skinny people tend to do well with yoga, the flexibility it adds to the body is always useful in other sports, and it obviously works your core, which is always good. It's also mostly static exercises, which is better than dynamic ones if you're lazy like me.

 

[tofast4u]

I suggest you don't work out, because you are 14. That age is too young to start working out, you are going to stop growing and there is a chance you might hurt yourself. I recommend you start when you are in your mid 15s, but better of at 16.

 

[Maxternal]

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Anyway, regular exercise it good for you and being naturally skinny is a fairly good sign because it probably means a high metabolism and it'll be harder for you to start fattening up when you get older. Good genes there.

All things in moderation, though. Maybe just a regular routine of simpler exercises like situps, pushups, leg lifts, etc. (Stuff you don't actually have to buy any equipment to do.) I'm no expert but it seems to me that if you need them to be harder, just doing more repetitions should do the trick rather than having to add weight into the equation. I'd just Google some good manual exercise routines if I were you.

 

[kevan]

Being serious wait until your 16. It's bad for your health before then!

 

[SinHarvest24]

I've recently started going to the gym. In like 2 months i gained 6 pounds (i was pretty on-off). You can truly get some serious gains from proper gyming.

It controversial that gyming at an early age is bad but given your age i'm sure that there are a lot of different/more fun physical activities that you would like to get into.

I would suggest joining some sport clubs and just keep active. IMO from what i've gathered from reading numerous web articles, the best thing to do "physically" in your teens is to play any kind of sports. You get physically fit and you develop skills.

Best advice - join a dojo, any martial arts of your choice. You can do this in conjunction with a team sport.

When you're older, after your teens, when sporting activities are a lot harder to get into/come-by, only then i would suggest you join a gym.

 

[retKHAAAN]

I don't want to get massive, just not skinny, also, I already do all of the things you mentioned. And I hate athletics, can't run for shit.

I would prefer not to become what you call a "jock", meaning not being douchy and playing NFL.

I would prefer not to become what you call a "bodybuilder", meaning not injecting/taking steroids etc and going in competitions.

I just want to gain some muscle.

Also, thanks to the guys that actually had some awesome info, will be checking out that.

EDIT: Should I just keep doing the activities I do (Rowing (Well, dragonboat rowing), muay thai, mma and skateboarding (these aren't ALL the activities I do, just the physically stimulating ones (as well as school activities(gymnastics, field events, swimming, sports))) until I'm around 16 (my bro was that age) and can start going to the gym.

EDIT: Also, thanks to everyone that mentioned sports, but I'm pretty shit at any sport that involves running and would prefer not to do gymnastics as I tried it and found it boring. P

Looking bigger doesn't mean you're any stronger or healthier. Function is more important than size. At your age, you'd be better served to stick to workouts utilizing your own bodyweight, ie; push-ups, pull-ups, chin-ups, dips, and running. Yoga/pilates both work wonders in building functional strength.