Sports Bodybuilding Advice Information – Teen Growth

Nov. 20, 2009

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I’m trying to gain some muscle in my body. I really want to work on my pectorals and my abdominals. I have seen on Web sites that it says that if you have a layer of fat that it won’t show? Is there a workout routine I can do? I don’t really have much equipment. I have some dumbbells and a treadmill.

I'm a 13 year-old boy and I have just started to lift weights, but I really want to get steroids. I would only use a little bit at a time until I was happy with myself. Are steroids addictive and how much do they cost?

I'm interested in "bulking up." I'm a 15-year-old boy and have been weight lifting for the last two months. I'm currently taking a multi-vitamin to ensure I'm getting everything I need. I was wondering if I should buy a protein or weight gainer supplement, but after reading your articles, I've decided not to. Is there anything else I should do?

I’m a 13-year-old male and I’ve been working out for a couple months. I weigh about 175 and can bench more than my weight. Would that hurt my growth plates? If so, what should I do to build muscle and not hurt my growth plates?

My friend and I are thinking of lifting weights to bulk up for rugby. We heard to gain muscle mass you need to be fat, which will then turn into muscle. Is this true?

I’m a 13-year-old boy. I’ve been doing pushups, but some people say it’s bad for me. Is it OK to do pushups?

I'm 17-year-old male and I go to the gym five to six times a week. Is it helpful to take protein and vitamins before working out?

What are the effects of L-carnitine on the body? Is there any data to support the use of this supplement with a weight-training program?

I'm 14 years old. I've been lifting weights for about 3 years now. I haven't had my growth spurt yet. Has this stunted my growth? I'm 5'5". If I stop lifting weights now will I still be able to grow to an adult height of 5'10"?

I am 17 years old, 5'10" tall and weigh about 130 lbs. I would like to gain more muscle mass. Would it be OK to take chromium picolinate? What are its effects (good and bad)?

I exercise regularly but there is a problem - my abdominal region isn’t hard. Is something wrong or will I never have strong abs? I’ve decided to only eat lunch, with no breakfast or dinner.

I am a 13-year-old boy. My dad thinks I should start weight lifting. My friends say I shouldn’t. I tried it awhile and found that I was throwing a lot harder and hitting with a lot more power. Do I actually have to wait until I’m around 17 to start?

What's the difference between aerobic and anaerobic activities?

Is an hour of Tae Bo a day a healthy workout for teen girls?

There are some guys who are mixing cornstarch into their drinks because they say it builds muscle. Is this similar to creatine? Are there any side affects to doing this?

I am a 13-year-old male and every time I do a push up or bench press my right elbow cracks, but it does not hurt. Could this be harmful?

I’m 14 years old and have been weight lifting for a month to "bulk up" for baseball and football. How fast should I increase the weight I lift? Should I take anything to gain weight, like vitamins or steroids?

I am a 13-year-old female and I want to lift weights, but no one thinks I can because I'm a girl. There isn't a lifting program at my school. I really want to lift weights, what can I do and is it safe?

I am a 15-year-old guy, and my parents have given me the choice to either take swimming lessons or begin weight lifting. I don’t want to do either. All I want is some peace of mind to do homework, and enjoy building the school web site, playing video games, etc. What can I do about this problem?

Is creatine bad for you?

I am a football player (16 yrs old, 5'8" 1/2) and my coaches have me doing a lot of free weight squats to build my legs. My max is about 245lbs. I heard that too many squats could damage my growth plates causing me to stop growing. Is this true?

If I develop my abdominal strength without developing my spinal erectors, can that cause damage? I'm a 13 year-old-male.

I’m 15 and I have been training for eight months. Lately, I’ve noticed ugly, red stretch marks on my biceps and along my back. What are they and how can I make them go away?

I am a 16-year-old male, small for my age. I was wondering if there is any kind of safe vitamin or supplement I can take to increase my size. Or, will weight lifting help?

I have been lifting weights for about two years and my chest is still dipped in like an upside down “v.” What am I doing wrong or what can I do to help this problem?

I'm a 13-year-old boy who is a pitcher for my baseball team. About a year ago I was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff. I was just told that I need surgery if I ever want to play again. Did I push myself too hard with baseball (I also lifted weights, and took hitting and pitching lessons)? I have already had physical therapy and that did not help.

I’m a 14 year-old male, 120 lbs., 5’4”. I’d like to gain significant weight for football. How can I do this?

I would like to know the pros and cons of weight lifting. I am a 15-year-old male, 5'6", 140 lbs. and I want to start lifting.

Where can I find anabolic steroids for weightlifting?

If you take steroids and you're not working out will it still impact your body?

I am a 13 year old male, and I am 5'6". When will I stop growing? Also will weight lifting stop me from growing?

I want to get stronger and build muscles. Will weight lifting help? I'm a 12 year old boy.

I am taking PE at school but we really don’t do much. How do I know if I'm getting enough exercise?

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