13 yr old boy exercises

aneajo
aneajo Posts: 287 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
My 13 yr old son has man boobs and a hangy over. He is trying to change that. He started watching what hes eating and tries to go for walks. He exercises with me sometimes.

What I need is exercises that he can focus on for the man boob mostly. lol. Is there such a thing? something manly that he will like to do?

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  • RaeN81
    RaeN81 Posts: 534 Member
    Free weights would probably be a good idea. He will need some training and supervision but it really will help.
  • momof3and3
    momof3and3 Posts: 656 Member
    Part of his man "boobs" can be due to overweight, the other is due to hormones raging, swelling in the chestt area can occur with his change in hormones....

    Just like us adults, he can not spot reduce, but by watching what he eats, how much he eats and exercise he can get himself in shape and see a difference in his body.

    He can do push ups, pull ups, tricep dips, planks...all will help strengthen his upper body and work his chest and back....he should also do lunges, squats, box jumps, burpees, etc to help strenghten his lower body.

    If he keeps up with cardio and some strenght training he will see a difference in his body...consult with his dr before you put him on any type if restrictions or strength training program...

    At 13 he is still growing so needs proper nutrtion for brain and bone growth and needs to be careful with weight training...
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    get him started on a bodyweight training routine. There's a thread around here where people are doing a 100 pushup, 200 situp, 100 chins, 200 squats, etc. challenge. That's perfect for a 13 year old boy. No gym, no excuses, and he'll need those bodyweight exercises for his PE classes at school.
  • aneajo
    aneajo Posts: 287 Member
    Thanks for the help
  • PeterThompson
    PeterThompson Posts: 62
    weight lifting that can loose the fat and turn it to muscles there are some lifting exercises that concentrates on the chest you just need to go t the gym or buy some dumbbells its your choice. You might go and see this link http://bestadjustabledumbbellsreviews.com/
  • mlewon
    mlewon Posts: 343 Member
    Push-ups work your abs, back, chest and arms.

    They're a great universal workout to add in where you can.
  • snarky
    snarky Posts: 262 Member
    If he drinks soy milk or eats a lot of soy product, he may want to find a substitution. Soy will increase the moobage.
  • GhostPack
    GhostPack Posts: 197 Member
    2 main things come to my mind,

    1. Go outside and play. No working out is needed, go play ball, football, soccer ball, tennis ball, throw a ball at a wall, climb a tree, ride a bike to the store, skate board, play sword fight with tree branches (I see kids doing this in my neighborhood).

    and B. Not so much super yummy junk food, McD's, ice cream, candy - starburst, i looove starburst but I haven't had one in a few months because I don't allow myself to buy them.

    You live in the country? Send him to a stream to fish, have him move dirt around in piles just 'cause (I had to do this but with rocks, dirt, bricks, whatever, my mom never knew where she wanted stuff) etc. Not sure if you have a farm, or what, but there is plenty to do in the country, TV/Video games not included. I loved throwing rocks up and hitting them with my bat.
  • AddA2UDE
    AddA2UDE Posts: 382
    My buddy's son had "cankles" a couple of years ago. He just competed in his first body building competition last week. Weight lifting and eating right. I'm an adult and not anywhere close to my goal yet but my "Moobs" have gone down considerably from lifting weights and eating better too. The above posters suggestion for pushups, situps, etc is a good suggestion as well. Caloric intake and macros play a big part and it's important that he understands it isn't going to happen overnight. The quest for instant gratification and de-rail a good plan very quickly.
  • catniss
    catniss Posts: 326 Member
    two suggestions:
    1) if you start him using free weights, please be sure he is taught proper form! Many Y's offer fitness classes specifically for that age group.
    2) start slowly with him--I'm not putting anyone else down, but if you are just starting out, the idea of 100 or 200 anything can be overwhelming

    This is a wonderful opportunity for you to give your son the gift of health and fitness that will benefit him for all of his life--in every part of his life! The two of you can learn healthy habits together and support each other. It will be a wonderful way to connect with him.

    Good luck!
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    Free weights are good. I'd also recommend running. Really zaps the fat. Look into a couch to 5K program.

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