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re: Looking for weight recs for a teenage girl.

Posted on 7/8/20 at 11:41 am to
Posted by LSUfan20005
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 7/8/20 at 11:41 am to
I'd go with:
-1 Medicine Ball
-1 Kettlebell
-1 Sandbag
-TRX, Rings, something like this

All 3 weighted implements above would be great for goblet/front squats, and you can get impressively strong with sandbags.

FWIW, I have a 13yr old and am frequently pissed off catching an adult checking her out. Normal decent dudes without teenage daughters don't get this.
Posted by NATidefan
Two hours North of Birmingham
Member since Dec 2008
36776 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 11:50 am to
Thanks, since so many recommended it I'll check out the trx stuff some more tonight.
Posted by Rep520
Member since Mar 2018
10476 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 12:09 pm to
You didn't really say, but if she cares about sports performance, you can do really great things with the TRX. TRX has some of the most effective core exercises I've found.

The one area a non-barbell setup has problems is with legs. The kettlebell recommendation can help with that for split squats, goblet squats and swings.
Posted by GeorgeTheGreek
Sparta, Greece
Member since Mar 2008
68668 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 12:17 pm to
I agree with everything 777 said. For bodyweight routines I’d also look into the Shred app. It’s around 9 bucks a month and I use it nearly everyday. (Though I use it for 20 mins of conditioning/activation before I lift).
Posted by NATidefan
Two hours North of Birmingham
Member since Dec 2008
36776 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 12:20 pm to
She runs track and cheers, not really a sports type.
Posted by Rep520
Member since Mar 2018
10476 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 12:24 pm to
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She runs track and cheers, not really a sports type.


Some training will really help with both.

Personally, I'd go with TRX and a few kettlebells relative to that. The KB's will help with leg training and for track and cheerleading, upper body bulk is counterproductive. Bodyweight TRX training for upper body will be good for those goals, IMO.
Posted by Athos
Member since Sep 2016
11878 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 12:46 pm to
Then the TRX, kettlebell, and considering she does cheer, maybe a plyobox. Doesn’t need to be a huge one. Could build one if you really want.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
288802 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 1:08 pm to
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FWIW, I have a 13yr old and am frequently pissed off catching an adult checking her out. Normal decent dudes without teenage daughters don't get this.


I agree with this. If you aren’t going to a group class with her, I wouldn’t send her alone.


Would start with a few kettlebells over a barbell.

Medicine or a slam ball type thing would be great too.

TRX too. Maybe a jump rope or some battle ropes.

Have her be able to control her body weight for reps. Think pull ups, push ups, squats. Then go from there with the free weights
Posted by KoozieKing
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2015
217 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 1:18 pm to
Get her a sandbag. Very versatile.
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
37402 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 1:19 pm to
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I agree with this. If you aren’t going to a group class with her, I wouldn’t send her alone.


13 and 16 are a little different. If you aren't comfortable sending your 16 year old kid to a crossfit gym with like 15 other people then that's your issue, not theirs.
Posted by ThreauxDown
Member since Jan 2019
648 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 1:30 pm to
Get her a pair of the powerblock sport adjustable dumbbells and glute bands

I don’t think barbell work for a young 100lb female is ideal
Posted by NATidefan
Two hours North of Birmingham
Member since Dec 2008
36776 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 1:43 pm to
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13 and 16 are a little different


Shes 15 right now and a little naive. Shes not wise to the ways of some men yet. She thinks everyone is nice and sweet even though shes well aware of the dangers of the world.

Not everyone matures at the same age.

This post was edited on 7/8/20 at 1:47 pm
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
288802 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 2:08 pm to
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FWIW, I have a 13yr old and am frequently pissed off catching an adult checking her out. Normal decent dudes without teenage daughters don't get this.


Wish I could agree with you but I’ve heard enough comments in my gym to feel uneasy about recommending that.

16yrs old is even worse cause these young ladies are starting to develop. And honestly it’s hard to tell there age. A guy in my gym a few weeks ago nudged me to check out this girls hard nipples not knowing she was a high school SR, for example.

There’s definitely a locker room type culture and it’s hard to break The testosterone controlled human nature of men.

I saw you posting in that beach thread yesterday. Dudes saying the go to the beach just to check out women, this is no different
Posted by OleWarSkuleAlum
Huntsville, AL
Member since Dec 2013
10293 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 2:44 pm to
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A guy in my gym a few weeks ago nudged me to check out this girls hard nipples not knowing she was a high school SR


Bro a high school senior? That’s g2g
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
37402 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 2:46 pm to
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Bro a high school senior? That’s g2g


Hell yeah brother, old enough to go to the store, old enough to get bread
Posted by NATidefan
Two hours North of Birmingham
Member since Dec 2008
36776 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 2:49 pm to
Well watched a video on trx and sent it to her and she seemed really excited about it. Looked less complicated watching the video vs pics I saw. So probably gonna go with that for her Bday. If she uses it alot I'll look into some other stuff for christmas.

Any reason to spend $40 dollars on the ceiling x mount... or just buy a heavy duty eye hook.
This post was edited on 7/8/20 at 3:10 pm
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
36844 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 3:00 pm to
While I agree, I also couldn't imagine checking out a 16-year-old, also only have all boys so maybe I don't get it.

Although I think that would probably be the best option for his kid I do understand reluctance even if it is based on insecurities on his part.

Given the situation a nice silly mounted pull-up bar, either a set of gymnastic rings which would probably be best or a TRX, and some kettlebells would do her wonders. Add in some jump rope and a plyo box and you have the start of something great with the right programming. Later add in a sandbag and you are set.
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
36844 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 3:03 pm to
quote:

Get her a pair of the powerblock sport adjustable dumbbells and glute bands

I don’t think barbell work for a young 100lb female is ideal


There are really no situations where barbell work is not ideal even 7 & 8 year olds, assuming they are taught properly
Posted by NATidefan
Two hours North of Birmingham
Member since Dec 2008
36776 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 3:07 pm to
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even if it is based on insecurities on his part.


what insecurities?

Cause I'd rather my daughter be able to work out without being googled and possibly hit on by old dudes when she may not even realize its happening? Maybe you dont look at 16 year olds.. but there are plenty of guys that do... just go over to the OT and youll find plenty.

This post was edited on 7/8/20 at 3:08 pm
Posted by jennyjones
New Orleans Saints Fan
Member since Apr 2006
9907 posts
Posted on 7/8/20 at 3:17 pm to
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Any reason to spend $40 dollars on the ceiling x mount... or just buy a heavy duty eye hook.


The knockoff mounts work very well. Pre covid , they were going for $10-15
Heres one that's slightly more
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