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No. Lifting every day can damage the muscles and stunt a 12 year old's growth. You should try every other day or 3 times a week. Or do different upper-body excersisess.

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Will benching at age 12 stunt your growth?

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At what age should one start lifting weights?

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How heavy should you be at age 12?

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