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No, lifting will not stunt your growth as the myth grows. Just make sure you do it correctly, and get supervision at first. There are too many benefits of lifting to not do it when young.

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If you lift weights when your 13 do you stay small?

No. Not at all. It is a wrong myth. Arnold Schwarzenegger started lifting weights when he was 14 yrs old. Do you think he is small?


If you are 14 years old how do you get big muscles?

lift weights


Is it ok to lift weights at 13 years olds i am a 13yr old boy i am 5 foot 4 and i weigh 115 and i was wondering if it would stunt my growth if i starting to lift weights?

It actually is okay to lift weights at your age. I am a 14 year old girl and i bench press a bunch of weights and i have not stunted my growth. Guys are mad to lift weights I'm not suppose to lift weights but i am strong enough to do it. The answer to you is yes.


Do hockey players lift weights?

Absolutely. If you are ages 14 or older, all competitive hockey players lift weights. See related links for more information.


At what age should kids start to lift weights?

I think about 8-14. Does not stunt growth.


You are 14 and am wondering what you should do to gain muscle?

Lift medium weights and stretch your arms daily.


How can a 14 years old build muscles?

You can lift some weights.... do pushups..... anything that is like exercing.


How can a 14 year old get better at bench pressing more weights?

Keep lifting. Lift consistently, and do not skip. Try to eat lean meats after lifting, and remember: it isn't how much you can lift that ultimately determines strength, you will gain strength even if you lift smaller weights very frequently.


Can a 14-year-old safely lift weights and if so how much?

A good recommendation is to play regular sports to develop all-around fitness and coordination. Wait until age sixteen (or fifteen at least) before lifting weights. Because of the skeletal immaturity of a 14-year-old, it is not advisable that they train with weights until a little older.


Will your growth be stunted if you lift weights at age 14?

your growth most likely will not be stunted, as long as you still get about 8 hours of sleep lying down every night


If your 14 years old should you lift weights?

Yes, this is old enough. Lifting will not stunt your growth as the myth grows. Just make sure you do it correctly, and get supervision at first.


When did Lou ferrigno start lifting weights?

When he was 14