5x5 stronglifts for my little brother????

[musclebrah]

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5x5 is not for beginners.

Well everyone else in the WORLD says its great for beginners except you lol

[slumchop]

Well everyone else in the WORLD says its great for beginners except you lol

im not everyone else. ive worked with more than gym newbs than i care to remember, I have 3 certs, and i would NEVER have a newb do 5x5. its hard on everything and theyre young

[bigsiv]

im not everyone else. ive worked with more than gym newbs than i care to remember, I have 3 certs, and i would NEVER have a newb do 5x5. its hard on everything and theyre young

When would you say the best age is to start heavy weight training safely slumchop?

[slumchop]

When would you say the best age is to start heavy weight training safely slumchop?

I wouldnt even consider heavy lifting or strength and conditioning training until someone is in their 20's. "but" there is always a "but" it depends on their development. we see in the gym how more mature muscle looks, and mens body develop at different rates, so more often than not, it really depend on how developmentally advanced their physique is and if theyre mature enough to do it correctly. when i start with a newb even guys who think they got the experience, I dismantle them and start them all over, 99% of everyone does have poor form and inncorect technique. so i emphasize those things and we spend weeks on a simple routine perfecting them. it reduces injury, makes it more fun, and increases strength. you would be surprised at how far someone 1rm can drop when their form is perfect. ive watch a guy bench 405 and than do perfect form and not be able to lift 330. lol

[bigsiv]

I wouldnt even consider heavy lifting or strength and conditioning training until someone is in their 20's. "but" there is always a "but" it depends on their development. we see in the gym how more mature muscle looks, and mens body develop at different rates, so more often than not, it really depend on how developmentally advanced their physique is and if theyre mature enough to do it correctly. when i start with a newb even guys who think they got the experience, I dismantle them and start them all over, 99% of everyone does have poor form and inncorect technique. so i emphasize those things and we spend weeks on a simple routine perfecting them. it reduces injury, makes it more fun, and increases strength. you would be surprised at how far someone 1rm can drop when their form is perfect. ive watch a guy bench 405 and than do perfect form and not be able to lift 330. lol

The main reason we talked about weights is to help with my sons speed training and leg development. His physique is outstanding for a 12 year old but that is due to his training schedule at the moment 3 x week 2 hours at a time (cardio) and a match in a Sunday.

I'm still wary about involving weights at his age but body weight excercises are top notch at the moment.

(Sorry OP for the big side track )