Does lifting weights really stunts your growth?

[Anonymous]

Im curious to know if this is just a myth or if it really affects a person's growth?

[Michaelmwm19]

In theory it could, but, only if the bone was broken, and damaged badly.

They also say weight lifting improves bone density, not really sure whether or not that would actually make you taller, or appear to be taller.

As far as I know there is no evidence to back up this myth, and it seems kind of ridiculous.

I used to weight lift in the 5th grade, no, I'm not talking hardcore 30- hour workouts and whey protein shakes, I did it because my dad was always doing it, so I wanted to do it too.

Iv'e been working out quite a bit these passed 3 years, I am 5'10, I was 5'10 at around 15-16 started weight lifting around 18, as far as I can notice I have not grown since 16.

Of course though people hit growth spurts at different ages, some before others, some after, some people stop growing younger.

My mother always told me a story about a friend of my parent's named Jack. My mother told me that Jack was 6'0 at age 18.and he grew to be 6'5 at 20 or something after he married his wife.

Now I can't remember exactly how the story went, but I'm not sure I believe it, since males usually stop growing at around 18 or so I believe right QA? I'm not sure.

[Michaelmwm19]

But I

[Michaelmwm19]

Sorry, I hit enter too early, premature use of the enter key.

A workout can most definitely cause bad posture, maybe that's where people are becoming confused and mixing the two up.

After a hard workout you're not going to go around lifting your head high, back straight, you'll be too tired to do that.

[Asker]

Well, this question is always debatable. Because some say that weight lifting stops you from growing taller. But there is no scientific evidence. And right now, i feel like i'm low on confidence. I mean sometimes when i feel like it, i do all sorts of hardcore workout but i somehow lose motivation. And i believe that men stop growing between ages 20-22? I dont know... It actually depends on every single individual i guess.

But the reason why i asked this question is because im 5'8 and i wanna be somewhere around 6'3-6'4 because... well... girls like tall guys right? So... ya know...

[Michaelmwm19]

My family isn't tall, my dad is 5'8, his dad, 5'7, my mother is 5'1 or something, her dad was 6'4, but he messed his back up and they took 4 inches out of his bone or something like that. So a lot of things contribute to how tall you can grow.

Eat your vegetables, calcium, vitamin c for cellular growth, I never really did MOST of those things as a kid and I feel as if I went back in time with the exact same mindset nutrition wise now, I think I'd be at least 6'0.

Exercise, stretching, diet, water, milk ( Almond milk would be best, more calcium less cholesterol.) vitamin c, protein, stuff like that.

My girlfriend is 5'9, I'm an inch taller than she is, so shorter guys can get taller women, but most women would prefer a taller guy, or say they would prefer a taller guy, but, they can be won over by a shorter guy so it's not impossible.

Just work on your confidence and eat all those things in this comment.

[NovemberJoseph]

I think it's a myth. I'm 17 and 5'9 and I started lifting seriously like 3 months ago. I bench, squat, deadlift, overhead press, and a couple more exercises. Since I started, I've actually felt a tiny bit taller. And I do take whey protein shakes. After deadlifting, I feel my posture improves and I feel great. I love lifting so far, it boosts my confidence. I think if anything, lifting weights makes you grow because you increase bone density and you get higher testosterone levels and possibly human growth hormone. Just don't squat heavy if you're under 15, I think in that case you would stunt your growth.

[sweatgirl]

I am a personal trainer and that is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Working out does a lot of good for you. It helps keep your weight in check and helps you feel better about yourself. it also prevents you from having health problems later on in life. I could write a book about why its important to workout and I don't thing anything would be included about why not to workout unless you have a major health condition that could prevent you from working out.

[Asker]

Thanks. I believe you.

[Thatguy321]

www.alsbballtraining.ca/...n-kids-lift-weights.php

Dont get why people dont just research instead of asking these questions..

[sweatgirl]

there is plenty of research out their, but the problem is that there is so much research nobody knows what to believe.

[Thatguy321]

Then go to a government research engine. Thats garunteed professional published information from credited colleges and professionals in the field that the government is required to release to the public and all this information is free

[thatbuffedkid]

Wtf? I am lifting from like 14? Didn't stunned mine ha. Its dumb myth to stop dudes to get bigger than other dudes. Nerds created it

[kalrodkal]

My gym teacher once said it cripples teenager. It is obviously BS though

[Asker]

I know, it sounds dumb. But i don't know. I mean, i'm 5'8 and i wanna grow taller (Not, like i can do anything about it). But, do you think lifting heavy weights makes you slouch?

[thatbuffedkid]

No. Height is only all genes, And why would you wanna grow taller? Hell wahlberg is 5'8 ha and isn't it normal in America?

[Asker]

I livin' in the UK. And here, 6'1-6'2 is average, LOL... Sounds weird right? I mean, brits are damn tall dude... Not like i'm comparing myself to them, but just wanna grow taller... I might get some chicks, ya know ;)

[thatbuffedkid]

Hahaha. That's not taller than us Russians:-p And well you think you need height for gettin chicks? Lol Comeon bro. You seriously can make em like anything

[Asker]

Well, the hard truth is that, these girls livin' in the UK want perfect men. Like, they want a tall, handsome, prince charming kinda guy. So, its really hard for a guy to actually get a girl in the UK because everybody's so reserved and quiet and the only thing that might attract a girl are the physical features right?

[thatbuffedkid]

Hell I bet none of those one direction dudes are that tall? lol they neither have muscles or bod. Hell they still like em? lol Believe me, Uk chicks are easiest bro. Just get your game on!

[Asker]

Damn, i hate those 1D guys... Well, the reason why they're so popular with girls is because they're musicians... And musicians get popular no matter how bad or good they look, dude... And i'm just another ordinary shy dude... Do you have any tips to overcome shyness?

[thatbuffedkid]

Workout bro. That's what I am trying to say, chicks have many different categories ha. Chicks who dig muscles, Chicks who dig musicians, chicks who dig eyes haha Many!

[bellegirl16]

Chicks who dig musicians, with muscles and great eyes...

[thatbuffedkid]

Woh! Somones demanding

[maiez]

No, it has very little to do with your natural height hormones.