well i would like to know if my chances of growing an extra inch and a half is still possible. last year i was 18 and stood at 5'5", during that summer i grew to be 5'8". This summer so far i was only lucky to get a half inch so im 5'8".5. My dad is 5'9" mom 5'8" ma little brother 5'11 (18) and older brother 6'2" (21) well my question is 19 turning 20 do you think i still have a chance of becoming 5'10"?
2006-08-18 20:08:30 · 18 answers · asked by dapakman 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Hopefully. You are in the same boat Im in.
I just turned 19 a week ago. Im 5'9", last time i checked--which is like a year ago, Im hoping to be like 5'11" when im done growing.
Hopefully we make it! Good luck!
2006-08-18 20:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by Fast Runner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's an honest answer-maybe but don't count on it. How tall was your older brother at 19-did he grow after that? Since your little brother is already taller than you you may have peaked. Look at your extended family-aunts and uncles on both sides as well. Are they uniform in height or stagger?
My dad was about 5'10, his brother was 6'3. I am about 5'11 and considered tall. My son is 6'2; my older 22 yo daughter is only 5'3 while my 10 yr old daughter is already 5'3 and will certainly be tall.
5'8, if you are measuring barefoot, is pretty close to average. I used to check IDs all the time, looking down from 6' with shoes onto the tops of guy's heads-and their ID said they were 6' or 6'1 when they could not have been over 5'9"----most guys lie about their height. Don't focus on how tall you are, focus on enjoying life and having a good time. Remember, you are in the majority. The minority are tall!
2006-08-19 03:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely and quite probable. A lot of guys get noticeably taller between 19 and 21. You still are growing until the age of about 21. Some people get a little tiny bit taller until the age of 25 (but it is minimal after 21).
2006-08-18 20:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by jodie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you still have a chance..some people as far as I know can continue to grow after 18 or 19 but I don't think it's too likely...how much did your older brother and dad grow between 19 and 20?
2006-08-18 20:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is sure and certain. few people keep growing until mid 20s and a few dont get even a inch more after 18-20 yrs of age. but genetic also have a big role to play. so keep on doing excercise with balanaced diet. Hope you'll get what you want. Good Luck!!!!
2006-08-18 21:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 18 I was 4' 9" and 6 mos later after USMC Bootcamp I was 5'5", so it is possible. Depends on your internal growth clock.
2006-08-18 20:14:38 · answer #6 · answered by texbow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.. you are still growing , though the rate of growth is slowing down as you get older. You could go to 6 ft before you stop.
2006-08-18 20:25:18 · answer #7 · answered by sunshine1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat right think positive ask a doctor if there is a shot to help you grow my son grew 2 inches when he was in his 20's
2006-08-18 20:25:27 · answer #8 · answered by dalecollins64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY!!!
I grew another inch after I turned 21 or 22.
So did my friends.
That will be your last growth.
GOOD LUCK! I'm pretty sure you'll grow one more inch. Maybe two.
2006-08-18 20:16:27 · answer #9 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You nomally grow till about twenty years old and it seems that the last year or two you shoot up so I reckon you will make the 5'10"
2006-08-18 20:15:57 · answer #10 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋