2007-03-18 08:49:22 · 10 answers · asked by nickname 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
there is no medical data that supports statements that resistance training stunts the growth of the human skeletal system.
this is one of those stupid old myths that just won't die. a lot of stupid people think that just because many bodybuilders appear to be short that weight lifting stunts the growth.
2007-03-18 09:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if your in your teens and a wrestler....but you have to be a madman in the gym....like benching 315+, squating 1500+ with <8% body fat...and seriously dehydrated.....so for normal people no it won't stunt your growth.....just make sure you get enough of all kinds of foods.
2007-03-18 15:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by Experimental876 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it does not.. If anything, it does the opposite of inhibiting growth by releasing testosterone and growth hormone already in your system. The stunting your growth bs, is a myth.
2007-03-18 15:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by PhotoArt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ivan, Working out under a coach that knows how much you should be lifting, etc. will not stunt your growth. Smoking will!
2007-03-18 15:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it definitely stunts your wallet! Especially if you just join and don't go! hehe
2007-03-18 15:57:51 · answer #5 · answered by ravin_lunatic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but watch your diet if you aren't eating right that might do it!
2007-03-18 15:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by ekh713 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only with heavy weights
2007-03-18 16:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by ebuyfaxe1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it shouldnt, but i imagne if you overwork yourself it will .... u forgot the t in stun't'
2007-03-18 15:53:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your age and what exercises you are doing
2007-03-18 15:52:58 · answer #9 · answered by The original John Doe 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no
2007-03-18 15:57:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋