Im 15
2006-08-30 16:35:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
im 5'9..................................
2006-08-30 17:28:52 · update #1
No, where on earth did you get that idea? You can't do anything like that to make you stop growing or get shorter even. Relax and enjoy.
2006-08-30 16:38:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you lift too heavy or with bad technique. Your bones and cartilage are still developing. Work with a trainer or coach to set up a good program, and stick to the guidelines they give you. Don't push yourself to lift too much weight before you are ready to do it correctly -- you can injure yourself and that will set you back faster than anything else, and those kinds of injuries can have lifetime consequences. But actually, done correctly, weight lifting you do now can help you develop good muscle tone that can enhance your health and well being for years to come. The benefits outweigh the risks, just do it smart, get a safe program set up with some decent equipment, and you are good to go.
2006-08-30 16:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by M H S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!
The bones grow b4 the muscles and you will cause the muscles to restrict that growth if they are too strong.
It should be safe to start lifting weights at 16/17, as the muscles would have caught up with the skeleton.
Go to the doc and ask to for advice.
Good luck
2006-08-30 16:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard it does and i think it does because my cousin started weight lifting when he was 15 and it seems like it did stun his growth because hes pretty short for a 17 yr old hes like 5' 6"..i dont know if this happens to most ppl i suggest u just stick to doing pushups and maybe a few dumbells and maybe start weight lifting wen ur 17 or 18
2006-08-30 16:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by Leo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not. You haven't even stopped growing yet. Even if it did it can never stop the growth of your mind. Regardless of how tall or short you become has nothing to do on how successful you can become in anything in life.
Don't fret about it. Enjoy exercise the rest of your life because it is the true fountain of youth.
2006-08-30 16:40:04 · answer #5 · answered by danny_austin4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am guessing so. I have met several not too tall people. they claim they lift weight when they were growing up.
Your call.
2006-08-30 16:37:49 · answer #6 · answered by Just_curious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine in a year
2006-08-30 16:37:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO SMOKING WILL
2006-08-30 16:36:59 · answer #8 · answered by suhpisis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋