2007-01-14 06:26:37 · 7 answers · asked by joseph h 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
im 15 now, started lifting when i was 14 i bench about 160, and i started bench at 85, so in one year 80 pounds i gues could be "hardcore" and yet ive also grown an inch in this time, currently 5'9"
2007-01-14 08:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always told that it was 15-16. If one does it any earlier than this, they may stunt their growth, b/c the bones are trying to grow and lifting weights would stop the growth. I suppose if a person younger than this wanted to lift weights, they could, but just take it very easy, no hardcore or intense exercises (e.g. weights above 60 pounds)
2007-01-14 06:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by Kyle M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't start lifting weights until you are at least 12. If you start lifting before age 12 your are putting yourself at risk. This is because your muscles are not yet ready to be lifting weights.
2007-01-14 08:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by daredude120 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Body weright exercises can be done at any age. I would hold off using weights until they are 13 -14.
There is absolutely no proof to suggest that weight training stunts one's growth.
2007-01-14 06:41:09 · answer #4 · answered by rainjacktx 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
once a child enters middle school it is safe for them to start resistance training.
there is absolutely no data to support that lifting weights stunts growth if done at any early age...it's nothing but unsubstantiated rhetoric...
2007-01-14 07:11:59 · answer #5 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i started when i was 12, i stated at 60 pounds and im 15 now and im lifting 220, dont listen to ppl, it doesnt always stunt growth,
2007-01-14 06:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by Justin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i say 16
2007-01-14 06:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by sexytunjay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋