I'm 18 years old and weigh 138lbs and I was wondering if exercising (stretching,weightlifting etc) will increase my chances of getting taller and build more muscle and more weight since I'm under weight. I've had this height since I was 16 so I'm wondering will I grow any taller or have stopped? My brother did grow a little after 18 so I not sure if I will grow. So what do you think?
Your answers will be appreciated.
2007-05-24 10:50:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Well, stretching and weightlifting sure doesn't hurt. However, I believe your real problem isn't your height. If you're 5'11" and weigh only 138 pounds, you need to gain lots of muscle. Most people who are 18 have usually stopped growing, but it is not unheard of to continue growing after high school. My advice: exercise and workout. If possible, eat a high-protein and low-fat diet (if not possible, put more emphasis on the protein), and if it doesn't help, it could be worse. I'd be lucky to be your height.
2007-05-24 11:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by DJC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only medical way I know of to get yourself taller is to break your leg bone in half, have pins attached above and below the breakage, then every night, you turn a screw that makes the distance between the top and bottom pins increase. Kind of painful, too, from what I understand.
Naturally, though, I think you're pretty much done. You are basically done growing once you are 18. At most, you can expect to grow another inch max, but don't count on it.
As far as the muscle mass, you could have a low steroid level. Also, lifting light weights frequently tends to build more useable muscle while lifting heavy weights briefly tends to help you bulk up quicker. Slow and steady will definitely be safer, though.
2007-05-24 17:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by narrfool 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-24 18:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by Answers man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pull your self then u will get taller and find somenoe like me then i will show u the way to get taller in bed
2007-05-24 18:00:40 · answer #4 · answered by Maria R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you will grow just a little more then thats it
2007-05-24 17:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by amelia_0405 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u are 5'11" and u weigh 138.... are u manarexic
2007-05-24 17:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋