STS for Teens?

[Mom25]

My daughter is wanting to get into weight training, and I thought STS may be good for her... Has anyone allowed their teen to do STS? Everything that I have read states that weight training is indeed good for teens. She is 16 and isn't overweight at all, but needs to tone up!

Or... maybe I should start her somewhere else? I also have the pyramid series, gym styles, 3 of the total body workouts, pure strength, and a few others... help?

[nikkigiovanni]

My 15yo son is planning to start STS next month to be in top shape for football camp this summer. He's really slim and wants to put on some muscle.

[Leane]

STS is a pretty serious commitment for someone just starting out. I don't think there is anything wrong with it, but I wouldn't want her to get overwhelmed and frustrated from the start, you know?

Maybe STS Total Body to just get a taste of it for a while? Or High Reps? Older faves of mine are Muscle Max, Muscle Endurance, or the Gym Styles. Anything Cathe is great!

[geomom]

I am normally all about the 1RM and pushing yourself with STS. However, for a teen just starting out with weight training, I would probably start with an easier set to lay a muscle foundation. Supersets/push-pull comes to mind, but if you don't have those, possibly the pryamids. Then the total body ones you have. Finally, the gym styles to get prepped for STS.

I would not push the entire 1rm concept with a teen. More of a Tony approach of do your best and forget the rest.

[JT]

Mom25, I think it would be good for a teen to commit to fitness like that. If your teen decides to go out for a sports team, practices can be a bear so this would get him/her in shape for it. I remember when I was on ski team in high school and the practices before the snow so STS wouldn't be that bad.