Will lifting weights like barbells and dumbbells hinder growth???
i was told that lifting weights above ur head will hinder growth.
but i am not sure about dumbbells....please help.if it does what else can i do to gain muscular power.by the way i am 17.
2007-07-04 23:58:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
No.
Eat only when hungry and not more than thrice a day. Nothing other than water in between. Include plenty of uncooked vegetables and fruits in each meal, preferably 50%. Chew each morsel at least 32 times to activate ur body to generate signals of hunger/fullness. Obey these signals.
Take light exercises and brisk walks regularly preferably twice a day.
U will achieve what u have not even dreamt and that too in a reasonable time. Do not be in a hurry.
2007-07-05 01:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weights not above the head could also in a very minimal way affect growth but since you are concerned about ur height then u probably shift to pull-up, sit-up, concious streching and press-up
2007-07-05 01:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by Sim 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have though about that, but a classmate of mine is 14 and is 6 foot 5 i think. he lifts a lot like 400. he doesn't even look like a meat head like those other guys and still manages. i think maybe yes or maybe no. possibly the muscles could hold you back, or the weights could cause small fractures in the bones.
2007-07-05 00:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old wives tales. There is no validity to any statement regarding stunted growth and weightlifting.
Standing presses( lifting "above ur head") are good for posture.
2007-07-05 00:11:38 · answer #4 · answered by surffsav 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't do any weight lift just do push ups or do any exercises but don't lift wight.
because lifting weight at your age will indeed effect your growth
2007-07-05 00:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by PHANTOM 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋