you shouldn't be lifting weights yet. it'll stunt your growth.

not true?

is a 'high carb on workdays/ low-no carbs on off days' a good diet plan?

what are the benefits/negative effects of mixing orange flavored fish oil (Carlson's) with orange creme protein powder (muscle milk)

I read where you wrote don't take fish oil with protein shakes,, why is this?

No.

If you seek additional minerals, try Trace Mineral drops they can be found on bodybuilding.com

This is false. Please refrain from answering questions on this thread. (this goes for all of you). I'm sorry but I have to lay down the law here because realistically I am supposed to be fielding and answering any/all questions to avoid any confusion and/or wrong information (such as the above).

Contrary to popular belief - you will not hinder the growth process by lifting weights (CORRECTLY) at any age.

If anything, certain muscular exercises (such as squats) have been proven to help the body produce extra growth hormone and thus result in INCREASED height (when done properly).

As with any age, the utmost of care must be paid attention to form and safety in order to minimize the risk of injury. At a younger age (below 18), I would always recommend lifting lighter (12-20 rep range) and focusing on good form and good pump to prepare your body for the torturous workouts you have in store during your early-late 20's.





As for your bench press young man, at 13 years old (or any age) there is NO particular weight your should be at. It all depends on the person. A good starting range for your age would be trying 1/3 of your bodyweight and working up from there. An olympic bar (standard bench press bar used in gyms) weighs 45 lbs, so if you weigh 135 lbs that would be perfect to start with.

This post was edited by SKCRaynor on Apr 2 2010 02:33am

not necessarily. Your body needs glycogen and energy from carbs even on non-workout days. However, if you are cutting, you are going to suppress carbs even on days AT the gym. If you are bulking you want carbs all the time. and on maintenance, you will also be consuming carbs for at least the first 3 meals of each day.

Hey there.

Muscle Milk has PLENTY of good fats already in it....no need to add additional fish oil.

Also, fish oil should be taken with EVERY food meal...not shakes. Taking good fats with food meals is beneficial to the digestion and metabolic processes. It is also absorbed better and will be taken more frequently as a result. (taking with every meal rather than with every shake)

Hello, I have a quick question about supplement's/proteins. I have recently got back into lifting and want a few good names of some whey/protien supplements that will go good with that.

for cutting:

NOW! 100% Whey Protein Isolate
or
Optimum Nutrition Pro Complex (not the gainer variety)


or bulking:

Cytosport Cytogainer (excellent weight gainer)