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Monday, July 13, 2009

Muscle Building Tips for Teenagers to Achieve Success

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.

To many times nutrition is neglected in favor of massive amounts of supplements. While supplements can be helpful in moderation eating the right quantities of protein and fiber are more important. You see when you are training you are actually tearing the muscles and in order to heal properly and build they need proper nutrition.

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 recommended daily intake of 64 oz of water should be taken as a starting point, not a goal. When you're actively weight training you'll need far more water than this to maintain the health of your joints and organs; and your training will yield better results as well.

Sleep is the third thing that young bodybuilders and athletes often don't get enough of. You might not think so right now, but you're not indestructible and you do need sleep " every night. When you sleep, your body doesn't just rest and restore itself, but this is also when IGF-1 (a vital growth hormone) and testosterone are released, helping your body to build new muscle tissue as you rest.

Hard workouts are great, but it takes much more than this to build muscle. Your body benefits from a holistic approach with a goal of steady, sustained muscle growth. It may not come naturally to the teenage mindset, but real long term success in body building can only be accomplished this way.

Your teenage years offer a great opportunity to start weight training " and if you play competitive sports, building your strength will be a valuable asset in this pursuit. By following the tips in this article, you can get the maximum results from your weight training regimen and build muscle safely. - 17269

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