I am 14 years old, would bench press stunt my growth?

Answer 1

it depends how developed you are, by lifting weight before your body matures, it can stunt your growth and you can seriosly injure yourself for life but the majority of 14 year olds are alright, anything that doesnt put too much pressure on your back like the bench is alright but if your underdeveloped then stay away from stuff like deadlifts and squats

Answer 2

im 14 too. i lift weights and all of the other stuff like squats,dead lift, and all the other stuff. I grew 4inches last year and i was lifting. The doctior predicted me to be 5'9 when im fully grown. But now he said 5'11. so no it wont stunt your growth

Answer 3

Lifting weights in my garage during high school left me with bursitis in the shoulders by age 19 so perhaps you should only train under the advice of a professional?

Answer 4

No. Just be careful about straining too hard as that can cause some injuries.

Answer 5

i cant see why but your bones are still growing and if you break one at this point you can have some nasty problems, so go easy on those weights.

Answer 6

what the heck is that?!? i'm 14 too high five!! about to be 15 next week though happy bday to me!!

Answer 7

never but don't forget your cardio like running or whatever don't smoke while u work out ....

Answer 8

you have to ask your DR.
if everything its ok
look at
bodybuilding.com

Answer 9

no ,ofcourse not
any exersize is beneficial

Answer 10

no