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Contrary to popular belief, lifting weights while you are still growing does not stunt growth. It was believed that breaking a bone could damage the ends of the bones that are still growing, but this is not the case. Strength training has only benefits, if done correctly, whether you are young or old.
I agree with RUClimate my mother and aunts lived in a remote village in India where tap water or well water was not available, from the age of 10 they had to lift around 40 pounds jugs of water on their head and walk about 2 miles everyday , however these villagers were of the same height as compared to their relatives in cities who did not lift heavy objects everyday.
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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.
Does going to the gym and lifting weights stop height growth?
no
Is body building a height prevention?
it depends on what you are trying to do.. but heavy lifting can stunt your growth
What following constitutes a good anaerobic workout?
Lifting weights
Does lifting weights for half an hour a day stunt growth in height?
No. It's an urban legend that weight lifting stunts ones' growth. Dumbells wil certainly not do anything to affect your growth. If you ever attempt heavy squats (not dumbells), it's important to have proper supervision: poor form could result in an injury to your back, which might ostensibly stunt your growth. Barring an injury, however, you can do whatever lifting you like and not hurt your growth.
Will sit ups stunt your growth?
no it does not i started lifting when i was 14 and i was 5/9 and now im 24 and 6/2 and i am well fit weight lifting and situps did not stunt my growth and all of my friends that i know same for them
If you lift weights and your 14 do you stay short?
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.
Can lifting weights be an exercise?
Lifting weights is an exercise
Are lifting weights at age 12 harmful?
Yes because it can stunt your growth, but doing small amounts is alright because this will keep you toned.
Does heavy lifting stunt your growth?
Heavy lifting will not stunt your growth. Your growth depends mainly upon eating a good diet. Smoking cigarettes is known to stunt the growth of a child, mainly because it reduces appetite and so leads to an inadequate diet.
How does weight lifting stunt the growth of boys?
It doesn't. It's a commonly held myth. Normal, properly performed resistance exercise will not stunt growth in young people. Younger individuals should be carefully supervised when weight lifting, especially when attempting more complicated lifts with heavier weights. It's possible an injury resulting from improper use of weights could stunt growth, but it shouldn't be an issue if proper supervision and training is given.
