Does lifting weights effect growth

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∙ 2011-09-12 23:47:51

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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

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Will lifting weights stun your growth?

no lifting will not stunt your growth

Why does lifting weights stunt your growth?

Absolutely not.

Does lifting weights stunt the growth of your penis?

If you lift weights will you stop growing?

No lifting weights will not affect your height growth

Does lifting weights at an early age affect growth?

no it does not

Can lifting weights make you taller?

NO, lifting weight won't stunt ur growth

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

Does lifting weights during puberty stunt your growth?

nope.

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.

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

Can lifting free weights and machines stunt your growth?

No, it's just a myth.