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Can lifting weight stunt the growth of a 20 year old?

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By the time a person is 20 years old, it is most likely that they have stopped growing. Weight training, done correctly, is extremely beneficial to bone and muscular health, and can prevent conditions such as osteoporosis in old age.

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Will doing weights at age 12 affect height?

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Can a 15-year-old boy do practice in the gym or will it stop growth?

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What happens if a 14 year old boy does dumbbell curls 60 reps a day for 4 months will it stunt his growth?

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