Lifting weights stun growth?
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lol naa, it doesnt stunt your growth. im a 16 year old dude, and im 6' tall, and weigh 240 lbs. ive been lifting since i was like 9. and im not what one would call "undersized" . dont worry, its all in the genes.
No, lifting weight does not stunt your growth, unless you're using the wrong technique or you start out too young. Anyone older than 16 is ideal for weightlifting, but in your case, you're 14 when you started, which was a bit too young. However, you don't stop growing till you're 21, so there's plenty of time left to grow. Make sure you get enough rest everyday, and don't lift too heavy.
More importantly, height is predetermined by your genetics. Look at your parents and compare their heights to your friends'. When you're with a group of friends, doesn't mean you will grow the same height.
I think It depends on how much and what you eat. If you take supplements, it shouldn't, but when I was in high school, I also heard this rumor because most of the weight lifters stopped growing...logically though, it kinda makes sense though because you are putting pressure on your bones. I wouldn't take the chances, there is plenty of time to work out at 21, when you stop growing.
Lifting weights actually can help you grow. Proper weight training stimulates growth hormones, which is why people get stronger and muscular. Try these sites for more info.
Bodybuilding.com
Bodyforlife.com
fitnessonline.com
weightlifting stunting growth is a myth. it comes from the belief that weight lifting can damage the epiphyseal growth plates on the long bones of the body which is the region on bone where growth ocurrs. If you lift in good form, allow for adequate rest, and avoid heavy lifting, you should be fine.
if u are still wary, continue with ur current exercises but don't lift too heavy till ur at least 18. at ur age, a doctor will probably suggest u to do a higher number of repeitions instead of using very weights.
ur height may grow even till 21.
ur height is mainly influenced by ur genes.
u can maximize ur growth by having enough proteins and calcium.
get plenty of sunlight. 10 - 15 minutes a day on ahot, sunny day.
20-25 minutes a day on a normal day. why, becase vitamin D which is important for ur bone growth cannot function without sunlight. don't overexpose rself as too much sunlight can cause skin cancer, sunburn especially if u are a caucasian ( white) .
get plenty of sleep. at least 8 hours a day because sleep regulates ur growth hormones.
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