2007-03-24 09:55:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
HI
Probably but if your are too young it can hurt your tendons and cause them to stretch and have to be reconnected to the bone like it did in my little brother.
his shoulders will never be the same
Lammy
2007-03-24 10:03:31 · answer #1 · answered by Clammy S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible, in some cases that weight lifting can stunt your growth. Researchers have shown there is a link between weight lifting & stunted growth. Lifting heavy weights could speed up the closing of growth plates before they had a chance to fully develop. By stopping the growth process prematurely, you stunt your growth.
It is a good idea to check with your doctor before starting any type of weight training or exercise program. A physician can evaluate you medically and determine what type of exercise program is good for you.
The doctor will probably suggest that when you start weight training you use relatively lightweights and do 2 or 3 sets of 15 reps. Emphasis should be on proper form and lifting for muscle endurance. Your weightlifting should also be supervised for safety reasons. Learning proper lifting techniques will reduce the likelihood of injury
Have you seen the olympic floor gymnasts and how they all seem to be short? Sure, ther is a correlation, so seek for porfessional advice before starting.
2007-03-24 16:59:56 · answer #2 · answered by AMBER D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Resistance training can stunt your growth if it is started at an early age, anytime before the growth plates are hardened. This happens shortly after puberty, but puberty is at a different age and length of time for everyone. A good rule of thumb is to learn proper technique, lift high reps, low weight until at least the age of 15-16. After that your hormones should really be kicking in and the plates beginning to harden.
2007-03-24 17:03:21 · answer #3 · answered by peachtool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true. When I grew 6`2 tall I started lifting heavy weights and my height finally settled at 6`4.
2007-03-24 17:06:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think how tall you get is all in your genes, if anything weight lifting should help your body develop better.
2007-03-24 17:01:22 · answer #5 · answered by narce_con 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how old you are..if you are still growing than you dont want to lift heavy weights...but its is good for you if you are completely done growing.
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2007-03-24 17:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by wOot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-24 16:59:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you weaken your bones, so they dont grow as much
2007-03-24 17:13:09 · answer #8 · answered by Katie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋