While I don’t disagree that body weight exercises and explosive movements are a great way to start training, I’m not sure I agree that you shouldn’t weight train in the absence of testosterone.

Testosterone is not necessary to build strength and muscle. There are studies on prostate cancer patients who are chemically castrated that show significant strength and muscle gains. Then you also have women.

I don’t see a reason not to teach the main lifts well, then start progressing with relatively low volume and frequency from that age

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Posted by DeafJam73

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Posted on 5/14/24 at 7:01 am to NewOrleansBlend

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I’m not sure I agree that you shouldn’t weight train in the absence of testosterone.

That’s not what I really meant. I just mean save the barbell for when he is better capable of expressing strength. There are tons of fundamental exercises to explore and master before moving on to the barbell.

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I don’t see a reason not to teach the main lifts well, then start progressing with relatively low volume and frequency from that age

I 100% agree. I’m only saying that in the context of preparing his son for football, there is a base level of fitness that should be achieved before teaching barbell training. If he wasn’t preparing for a dynamic sport that demands a command of body mechanics, then I would be right there with you.

Me mentioning test wasn’t supposed to be taken literally. It was a metaphor.

This post was edited on 5/14/24 at 7:05 am

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