My youngest brother gyms obsessively and I think its hurting him mentally. What should I do?

[Anonymous]

For awhile now he's been a bit different , he hardly ever goes out anymore and I don't think he has many friends since finishing high school. he trains at home pretty much everyday for hours I think everyday and even trains when he's injured and will just train a different part he says

I told him he should go to the gym at least its safer and to make some new friends there but he's reluctant because he says he's trying to push through a plateau all on his own.

I've asked why he's doing it. for a girl or something? he said he doesn't care about girls
training for something in particular? said something like strength is my ultimate goal so ill never be that weak ever again
how much longer are you doing this? he didn't really answer though.
are you using anything like steroids etc? said no I wouldn't risk that or cheat that easily to get ahead

geez so I dunno what to do I mean it can't be healthy to overdo it, plus he doesn't really eat right he's pretty lean and muscular now and I think he should stop. I think he's gotten into an unhealthy habit with music, as he will gym as soon as he hears a particular song and will listen to it repeatedly

any advice?

[WindAtMyBack]

What he is doing isn't good for him, and his reasons for doing it probably aren't good either.

But I don't think you can do much about it. What he is doing isn't THAT bad. There may be something underlying that could get worse, but for now I think he's fine. Yes he can be injured, but it would probably be temporary.

Maybe the best thing you can do is instead of trying to completely change him, try to help him with what he is actually doing. Help him find a better way to do it. Little helpful hints and nudges are a heck of a lot easier than completely flipping someone into something else.

" so ill never be that weak ever again"
This was his real injury and it's not an injury of the body. Let him work past it. What he's doing won't kill him.

[exitseven]

Something happened to this kid that made him so single minded. He may have been bullied or maybe feels inadequate for some reason. He is also over training and will fail to get stronger and may hurt himself.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Smoke-n-Growls]

I think he's fine. How old is he? How old are you?

He'll grow out of it if it's a phase, but if he's happy then I think you're just making this a bigger deal than it needs to be.

Also, it isn't your job to parent your bro. That's your parents' job. If you're really worried, talk to them.

[Asker]

he's just over 17 now and I'm 24, yeah maybe I'm just overreacting I hope its just a phase and nothing more serious. always tried to looked out for him cause our parents are busy working so yeah

[Smoke-n-Growls]

I mean, so he likes fitness? It's pretty normal and he sounds like he has found a fun hobby for himself.

[Bratsondanielle]

You should totally talk to him. Just b like "yo bro we gotta talk homie" and then tell that motherfucker how you are totally afraid for him cuz u obvious love him you know what I saying

[JakeS00]

Too much can cause potential muscle injury and blowout. He needs to have rest days too. It’s easy to get obsessed with working out but he may need help so he doesn’t get hurt.

[bootieclapper9000]

he should be doing exercise max every other day

I use to work out every day as a kid

ITS STUPID

you just hurt your body

the body needs rest in order to build muscle

[monkeynutts]

Nope let him do his thing, going out is over rated. Most people are boring. Smashing out some squats or bench press is more fun.

[Anonymous]

Ask him "bro do you even lift"?