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Probably not. In fact, there is evidence to suggest that regular exercise, including Weightlifting, may actually encourage growth (depending on many other factors, such as whether you're before, during, or after puberty).
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Does lifting weights stop your growth?
No it does not. That is a myth. Correctly performed weight training will not stunt your growth. However, that does not mean that it is advisable before the age of about 16. In addition, young people should be supervised to minimize the risk of injury.
If you lift weights will you stop growing?
No lifting weights will not affect your height growth
Does going to the gym and lifting weights stop height growth?
no
Will lifting weights stun your growth?
no lifting will not stunt your growth
Why have coaches tried to keep their athletes from lifting weights?
because lifting can cause growth to stop in your bone structure
Can people stop growing taller by lifting weights?
People do not stop growing by lifting weights. It was believed that weight lifting damaged the growth plates and stunted growth. It CAN happen, but only with very heavy weights, such as sets of 3-5 reps. They say no one should do HEAVY weights until they are 18, or fully grown.
Will lifting weights stop growth?
No it promotes growth, unless your young an your body is not fully developed then you could cause damage.
Does lifting weights stop growth?
no, in fact just the opposite. i am a bodybuilder who is 6 and a half feet tall.
Why does lifting weights stunt your growth?
Absolutely not.
Does lifting weights stunt the growth of your penis?
No
Will your height stop if you lift weight over your head?
There is no scientific evidence that lifting weights can reduce your growth rate.
Does lifting weights at an early age affect growth?
no it does not
