How do I weight train without losing height?

Question

How do I weight train to get muscles without stopping my growth? especially since I'm just in high school. I want to be as tall as possible but have defined muscles without hindering my growth.
If i lift weights, i know i won't be as tall as i could have been, but i dont want to wait until im fully grown to get started.

Answer 1

its a myth, it wont stop your growth....what it could do however, is arch your back a little if ur not careful....if ur gonna be lifting very heavy weights above ur head, lie down on a bench or sumthing similar..otherwise, dont worry about it....good to keep fit

Answer 2

(lol) I have to laugh a little because you must be around 15 to ask that question.....it's okay though, I understand. Whomever told you that you could lose height is either uninformed (doctors can be wrong) or they're messing with you. Simply make sure you take in a lot of protein and you'll have nothing to worry about. Also, and I know it's a pain, but stretching is much more important than most any gym teacher will ever tell you. Stretching every day will help you much later in life as well. good luck.

Answer 3

Weight training won't affect one's height. That's just a myth. It isn't recommended for young children, but I've seen many high schoolers do this (wrestlers, football players, even volleyball players, etc.) and it didn't have a negative effect on them.

Answer 4

regular weight training won't affect your height. Just don't go overboard. In fact, where I live, weight training is offered in high school.

Answer 5

This is an old wives tale, man. You will grow regardless.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

stretch