re: High School Lifting program

I would have to see the exact program to form a good opinion and in general would prefer a 2 day on 1 off 2 on for the 5 day week. But there is nothing wrong with getting it in while you can.

Lifting heavy could mean a million things. What % you calling heavy? Is that just your son saying it's heavy?

In general younger athletes can handle way more volume and intensity than you think especially if eating and sleeping correctly.

I prefer the atg method especially for basketball but in general almost every athlete at the high school last muscle mass and strength. They need that more than anything to build athleticism so lifting heavy 4 days a week is not that big of a deal. shite most HS athletes can handle lifting heavy 6 days a week if done correctly especially if rotating the lifts.

You took offense to the helicopter dad comment but in some ways you are guilty of that. But most of us are as parents, it's the nature of being a parent and wanting the best for our kids.

You can post the programming and we can give a better opinion. But best thing to do is make sure he is getting 200g protein a day snd sleeping 8 hours a night while eating in a caloric surplus. Do this those things and most things will take care of themselves.