Low rep training for young teens???

[chris_f]

My brother (whom most of you have already heard about) when to the high school where he is going next year, and worked with one of the football coaches. The coach taught him some lifts, and had him deadlifts (with very strict form).

My only concern is that the coach had him doing low reps (5, actually), with high weight (he's 145 lbs, deadlifting 195). Anything I've read that dismissed claims about lifting stunting growth also mentioned that low rep, high weight lifts should be avoided at his age (14 years old).

Any thoughts? Comments? Ideas or concerns?

[BRITISHBULLDOG]

i wouldnt do that kind of lifting at 14 years old that it a hell of alot of weight for a young man to deal with!but i couldnt be 100% sure if it is safe or not?best ask jp or someone!

[Haloed]

I seriously doubt this would be a problem, especially if he has a coach supervising. When I was doing my 5x5 routine I did deadlifts and SLDLs with large amounts of weight and it hasn't affected my growth. I actually grew taller during that phase. As long as he is eating enough food and using good form there should be no negative effects.