Conditioning 4 Youth

[Darkstar]

NO WEIGHTS.

When hes that young let them only do bodyweight stuff. More than anything make his form near perfect. When your that young you can hurt him for life. I was a very good pitcher growing up, but my coaches burned the **** out of my shoulder. I was getting shots and MRIS by the time i was 15. Just take it slow,dont force too much.

[Landon S]

This I know already and I'm being very safe. Heres what he'll be doing Monday and Friday. He has strong legs already and can do bodyweight squats for 13-15 easy so I added a 5lb dumbell. Most sights suggest that number of reps for kids his age. The bent rows and light deadlifts are safe I think since theyre far less than bodyweight but still enough to challenge him. Im hoping he'll love working out when he sees some gains and it'll become a way of life like it is for me.

Block Front Squats (5lb dumbell held straight out) 3 sets 13-15 reps

Bent-over Rows (30lbs) 3 sets 13-15 reps
OR (I'll switch between these two occasionally)
Straight leg dumbell deadlift (40 or 60lbs) 3 sets 13-15 reps

Push-ups (On knees unfortunately) 3 sets 13-15 reps

Sit-ups 3 sets 13-15 reps
OR (once again alternating between the two or a blend)
Leg Raises 3 sets 13-15 reps

I'll be watching his form very carefully but some things wont improve until he gets stronger. And of course he'll stretch and warm up.

[Darkstar]

Thats cool. When he is strong enough, put him on a pull up bar.

[Landon S]

Thats cool. When he is strong enough, put him on a pull up bar.

I dont have one but you gave me a great idea. After he hits pads we'll run to a park and climb on a jungle gym. plus I'll be able to do chins and such, maybe he can try some on the bars and I'll assist him.