Do ankle weights stop your growth?

Answer 1

No, that's a myth. Weight training will not stunt your growth. However, that does not mean that it is advisable before the age of about 16. Then, lifting weights, when using correct form, should be beneficial. It is risky to do it any earlier unless one has expert coaching and supervision.

Answer 2

Weight training will not stunt your growth. However, that does not mean that it is advisable before the age of about 16.

Answer 3

i was told that they help your growth because it stretches out the cartledge on knees and also the muscle on knees.another thing is dont use them so offten because it can damage knees

Answer 4

No, properly performed Weightlifting will not stunt growth. Young individuals should be supervised to make sure they are following proper form and to minimize the risk of injury.

Answer 5

The only thing ankle weights do is make your legs stronger and vertical higher.

Answer 6

no ankle weights are used to increase speed therefor when you take them off you are much faster

Answer 7

No, that's a myth. However, because of the skeletal immaturity of a child it is not advisable that he or she trains with weights before the age of about 16.

Answer 8

Using weights promotes growth.

Answer 9

yes it makes you get taller