Does lifting weights effect growth

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

if you deadlift/squat with terrible technique then you can mess something up inside the spine, and decrease growth hormones produced

But that's very unlikely to happen

Lifting weights with proper technique does not affect growth

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

What else can I help you with?

What is the kinesthetic effect?

it's the feeling you get after lifting weights where everything feels lighter and werid. not only after lifting weights but also putting leg weights on etc.

Does going to the gym and lifting weights stop height growth?

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.

Why have coaches tried to keep their athletes from lifting weights?

because lifting can cause growth to stop in your bone structure

Does lifting weights at the age of 9 stunt your growth?

Yes and quite badly

Can lifting free weights and machines stunt your growth?

No, it's just a myth.

What following constitutes a good anaerobic workout?

Lifting weights

Can lifting weights be an exercise?

Lifting weights is an exercise

Pre-teens lifting weights in family fitness center?

Lifting weights as a preteen can be very dangerous.Since it can lead to issues in growth patterns. It is suggested to stick to machines as a young teen.

Does lifting 40 pounds at 13 affect your growth?

Lifting 40 pounds at the age of 13 can affect your growth. It can cause a persons muscles to become weakened later on. The age of 13 is too young to be lifting heavy weights.

Does drinking coffee and lifting weights affect your growth?

Drinking Coffee: No. Urban legend, my friend. Caffeine may not be the best thing to be pumping into your body, but it does NOT effect your growth. Caffeine mimics hormones that are released from the adrenal gland. If caffeine mimicked somatotropin, a hormone which is responsible for growth, that would be different. But it doesn't. So no worries. Lifting weights: Err, indirectly, weight lifting can affect your growth, but ONLY in a good way! Lifting weights not only strengthens your muscles, it also strengthens your bones by increasing bone density. I wish more young teenagers would weight train. It helps prevent osteoporosis later in life; especially in women.

Do you count the bar when lifting weights?

No, you do not count the weight of the bar when lifting weights.

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