I heard that they are not suppose to until they hit pubirty or else it would stunt their growth. He has amasing taltent for such a young age. iS best friend also is same age got some weights and has started to lift, i told him to hold off until the age of 13 however am i holding him back.
2007-01-21 03:21:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I would definitely consult a doctor. I was told that it stops the growth plates from fully reaching their intended positions. Like the pressure pushes them backwards or something . I see no reason for a 10 yr old to need to lift weights. They're usually so active anyway, muscles are growing already. Pushups and other non-weight excercises are good. Don't put any extra strain on a young body that needs to grow.
2007-01-21 03:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by BaseballGrrl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't stunt your growth. Growth is based on cells and in no way do weights have any effect on your genetics and height. It may make you look smaller because you're bulkier, but not much more than that. I would hold off until he was 13 though just for safety sake. Make sure he can do natural body exercises really well such as pushups, situps, and tri-pushups. If weights are used wrong, he can hurt himself by straining a muscle or tendon. If he really wants to lift, get him started with free weights. Then when he gets a little older, get someone to show him how to lift weights the right and practical way to avoid injury. Also if he starts working out, nutrition is just as important. 25% fat, 40% protein, and 35% carbohydrate diet should do him well.
2007-01-21 11:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by Samiam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my personal opinion is there a need for such a young boy to be lifting weights??? I don't think any girls at his age will care if he is buff or not...
2007-01-21 11:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by The [[perfect]] nightmare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lifting heavy weights can stunt growth
However, encourage him to do more free weights
such as doing push ups or sit-ups
or doing pull ups and chin ups
He can get amazing results and not have any effects on growth
2007-01-21 11:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by Gerald 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your stupid no offense but i started lifting weights when i was 9 i was 4'11'' at the time now im 13 and im 5'8'' my growth wasnt stunted in any area of my body the only result of me lifting weights from when i was 9 till my current age of 13 i now look like im 15 its actually good to start early just dont lift to much i started at 5 pounds then moved up every once and a while now i do 15 in each hand
2007-01-21 11:26:10 · answer #5 · answered by pojo18 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no, it's a great age. just make sure he doesn't try to lift really heavy weights though
2007-01-21 11:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by soccer15rules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you should consult a doctor?? :S
2007-01-21 11:25:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋