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Lifting light weight with high intensity can stunt growth in children if used too early.

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Can weight lifting affect growth?

No. It is a myth.


Does weight lifting stop growth of adolescents?

Excessive weight lifting and working out can cause growth deficiencies in adolescents, yes. However working out in moderation is fine and can help muscle and growth development.


Can weight lifting during your growth spurt make you taller?

not necessarily


What does the term failure mean in weight lifting and body building?

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Does more weight lifting give more mass for fat ppl?

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Does Weight lifting effect heights?

Yes it does. If you are younger than 17 then your growth may decrees.


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Why does lifting weights stunt your growth?

There is no evidence that weight lifting stunts growth. In fact, bones can become stronger from the exercise. Science has proved that weight training will not stunt your growth even if you start at as young as 10 years old. The real danger is if your not supervised and have bad form injuries may occur.


Does weight lifting too early stunt growth?

No, this is a myth. The idea is that the ends of the bone are still growing, so it could stunt growth if you break a bone. But this is undocumented, and there are too many benefits to lifting to neglect.


Is boxing weight lifting?

No, boxing is not weight lifting


Lifting weights at 8 years old affect your growth?

No, lifting will not stunt your growth as the myth grows. But at such a young age you need supervision, and make sure you do it correctly. There are many benefits of weight training, even at this age.


Will your height stop if you lift weight over your head?

There is no scientific evidence that lifting weights can reduce your growth rate.