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Old 08-28-2007, 01:42 AM   #11
Jeff Lebowski
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I've been waiting to start my 13 year old because he hasn't really hit puberty yet. I've always heard it's not a good idea to hit the weights until then, but I'd imagine if you're just doing light weights and high reps it's good no matter what the age.
I got my 15-yr-old going last year when he was 14. The only thing he does now (regularly) is curls ("curls for the girls"). He is very proud of his biceps. I would like to see him do more, but I figure that is a decent place to start.
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