| Teen bodybuilding is growing in popularity over the | | | | a slow, smooth motion. Alternate arms between sets |
| years and this is a good sign. There are many benefits | | | | and remember to breathe. Concentrate on the lift and |
| of teen bodybuilding. It can keep teen occupied and | | | | working the muscles.o Dumbbell Hammer Curls - Hold |
| help them to develop good habits and discipline. Apart | | | | the dumbbells like you would a hammer. Alternate |
| from looking good in front of ladies and becoming fit | | | | arms lifting from your side to your shoulder, again, in a |
| and healthy, they also develop good self-esteem and | | | | slow, easy motion.o Flat Bench Press - Lay flat on a |
| self-confidence. | | | | weight bench with the barbell above you. Hold in a |
| A good age to start bodybuilding workout program is | | | | wide grip and slowly lower the barbell down to your |
| around the age of 16. As teenagers are not | | | | chest and up again. Pay special attention to the way |
| fully-grown yet, there are some restrictions. Teenagers | | | | your muscles are responding to the weight.o Dumbbell |
| below the age of 13 should not start weight lifting or | | | | Flyes - Hold the dumbbells like you are doing hammer |
| undertake a heavy body building regiment. Squats and | | | | curls. Keep your arms straight up with your elbows |
| dead lifts should never be performed either before the | | | | slightly bent. In a semi-circular motion, lower the |
| teenager is 16. | | | | dumbbells slowly down to the sides of your chest. This |
| Teenagers should start slow and do not push their | | | | will work your inner pectoral muscles.o Dumbbell |
| body beyond its limits, otherwise they may seriously | | | | Shrugs - Hold a dumbbell in each hand lowered to your |
| strain their muscles and injure themselves. The | | | | side with your palms facing your hips. Raise your toes |
| emphasis should be on a well-balance workout with an | | | | up and then shrug your shoulder to work your |
| all-round physical enhancement. As with adults, good | | | | trapezius muscles.o Shoulder Press - While seated, |
| diet and rest are also important to teen body builders. | | | | hold a dumbbell in each hand. Sit straight and press |
| Eat lots of protein and vegetables as well as grains | | | | them up. Resist when you are lowering them down. |
| and carbohydrates. During workouts, they have to | | | | This works the deltoid muscles. |
| ensure that they are well hydrated by drinking lots of | | | | These are just a few exercises you can do, obviously. |
| water. Some of the adult exercises are not suitable | | | | You may want to consult with your P.E. instructor at |
| for teenagers. However, there are certain exercises | | | | school or ask someone at a local gym to help you |
| that teens can perform without harming themselves.o | | | | with other exercises that you can safely perform so |
| Dumbbell Curls - These will work your biceps as you | | | | that you can accomplish your goals. |
| lift the dumbbell from your knee up to your shoulder in | | | | |