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I believe it DOES only if you do it wrong. If i were you i would play it safe at 10-11 or even safer around 16-18

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Q: Does weight lifting stop your height from increasing?
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Will your height stop if you lift weight over your head?

There is no scientific evidence that lifting weights can reduce your growth rate.


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

no


Does weight lifting stop growth of adolescents?

Excessive weight lifting and working out can cause growth deficiencies in adolescents, yes. However working out in moderation is fine and can help muscle and growth development.


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Can you increase height after lifting weight?

You don't just suddenly stop growing after you lift weight. In fact, there is absolutely nothing to indicate that it stunts your growth at all, that's just an urban myth spread by weak people as an excuse for their laziness and believed by the ignorant masses.


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Will muscles shrink if you stop increasing weights when weightlifting As in still lifting but keeping the same weight?

I don't think your muscles actually shrink and keeping it at the same weight will continue to increase your strength but after a long time it will have only a little effect, I recommend only changing them when you are finding it stupidly easy to lift the weights.


Is it true that carrying a heavy weight such as the equipment used in a gym can stop your growth height?

no.


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.


It is said that joining a gym will stop the height of a 19 yr old boyhow true is this advice?

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What weight do you have to be to stop using a booster seat?

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Does shave stops height?

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