by Ricardo d Argence It’s more and more common to see bodybuilders who are still in their teens. Getting into shape and building muscle is a good thing no matter how young or old you are ” and there’s no better time than your teens to take up weight training as long as you do it right. Teens are still developing, so they have different needs than adult body builders, particularly when it comes to nutrition. Just like adults, teenagers need adequate rest, a proper diet and careful training to prevent injury. One thing about teenaged body builders is that they have far more energy than an adult. This can be an asset and a liability, since a teen is more likely to work the same muscle group for a lot longer than they should. While more may be better with a lot of things, weight training is not one of them. It’s much better to use a varied workout routine which works every muscle group equally. After a muscle reaches a specific point, you won’t be doing any more good and could be doing harm by continuing. It’s common to see a young bodybuilder gravitate to the heaviest weight they see and overdo it. This can cause injury, so start off with light and medium weights. There’ll be plenty of time for the heavy weights later on, so start small for now. Teenaged bodybuilders tend to neglect eating properly and trying to get by on supplements. While supplements can be genuinely useful, they’re only helpful when taken in addition to a proper diet. Teens especially need to eat right to fuel their muscle growth and repair as well as their still developing bodies. Another often-overlooked aspect of nutrition is

water. Your body is comprised of 60% plus, and major organs depend on water to receive nutrients. This includes your muscles. The recommendation of eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day is merely a starting point, when you are training you should increase your water intake considerably. Your joints and vital organs will thank you, plus you will increase the success of your work out. Next to water, this is the most overlooked aspect of training, especially in teens who feel indestructible. When you sleep the growth hormone, IGF-1 and testosterone are released. These are both necessary to the repair and growth of your muscles. That is what sleep was designed for, reparation of the body. Hitting the gym is only one part of what it takes to build muscle. If you want sustained, steady muscle growth over the long term, you need to take a broader approach and make sure you get plenty of sleep, plenty of water and the right diet as well. It may not be appealing to the average teen, but it’s the only way to ensure bodybuilding success. The teen years are a great time to begin weight training. If you also play competitive sports like football, weight training is almost a requirement to maximize your potential as a player. By following the simple plan outlined above you can work out safely and make the most of your weight training. About the Author: Stop wasting your time, effort and money on B.S. “Miracle Programs” that don’t deliver results! Learn the honest truth revealed by a genuine muscle building expert and at last start noticing the gains you deserve.

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Muscle Building Tips for Teenagers to Achieve Success