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As with adults, when teens first start a bodybuilding workout program, it’s best to work with a trained professional who can help construct a safe and effective routine that will produce results quickly.

Once teen athletes get involved in bodybuilding, they develop the discipline and dedication that can be beneficial in any sport. Teenagers with low self esteem or confidence issues may see a remarkable difference after taking up teenage bodybuilding.

The physical advantages that are there in teenage body building are increased muscular strength and endurance, kinesthetic awareness increases, bones become stronger and it reduces the risk of weight related illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes.

Long after these teenage athletes mature into adults the mental and physical benefits of bodybuilding will continue. Bodybuilding, like most athletics, gives teens something to focus on and helps develop self esteem.

For many years, one of the greatest concerns for teenage bodybuilding was that putting growing bodies under the strain of heavy weights over and over would cause premature closure of the growth plates resulting in stunted growth. This theory has never been proven, and if teenage bodybuilding is done properly, under the supervision of trained adults, the chances of any injuries occurring are greatly reduced.

The bottom line to weighing the risks and benefits of teenage bodybuilding, as with any sport, is that with proper training and supervision bodybuilding can be a safe and effective way for teens to improve physical health and mental strength. There are safety issues inherent to any sport; however, adult participation and athlete education go a long way in minimizing the risks

A lot of people have asked me: how is teen bodybuilding done right? do you think that teenage bodybuilders should get a professional to train them or is it safe to learn from other teens? Should teen bodybuilders read the latest bodybuilding magazines? Does the train come everyday or just on alternate days? Rely on supplements? When is the appropriate time to start? Concentrate on lifting heavy weights to increase endurance? There are strong ideas on both sides of the teen bodybuilding debate.

The answers to those questions can be found on my web site, or you can wait for the future articles.