Does lifting weights really stunt growth?

Question

I'm 16, ft 4.5inches tall, 112lbs, 22% body fat, female and I was wandering if it really does stunt your growth. And if it does then what should the weight limit be on certian parts of body(Abs,legs,ect.)

Answer 1

Recent research has shown that lifting weights does not stunt the growth of youths. That is, as long as they're not power-lifting. Regular lifting (higher reps, lower weights) does not have any effect on the growth of youths...regardless of age. I forgot where I read this article, but it also says that bodybuilding-type lifting (power-lifting) does stunt growth, however. But as far as regular lifting...no...

Answer 2

it stunts small childrens growth, like kids before 12 years old. u re 16, u might train with weights. anyway, i don't think u should lift too heavy weight.
wow, just noticed u have 22% fat. honey, i don't think that weight training is proper for u. u don't lose weight by lifting weight, u gain it. i suggest for losing body fat use cardio. do weight training as an addition to aerobic