what age is best to start heavy lifting?

Question

right now i am 15 years old but i heard that weight lifting can stunt growth. So should i wait until im at least 17 years old because i thibk thats when your growth stops anyway.

Answer 1

the best age to lift heavyweight is 18. Because you have done your growing. If you are under 18, it might stunt your growth.

Answer 2

You can start!

I'm 14 and I started a few months ago.

The ONLY ways you can stunt your growth is lifting HEAVY weights that you can't handle with bad form. That can stunt your growth and mess you up alittle and maybe break something. But you should know that by now.

Also, stay away from squats and things that involve the back alot. Squats is for legs, so just bike ride up steep hills and there you go. You won't leave legs out.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Start now. Basically, they say to wait until your body matures, hits puberty, all that jazz. By 15, you should be all set. I started when I was 13, and now I'm 6'3". Nothing on earth stunts growth. It's heredity, not the environment, that gives you height (unless you've been munching on lead paint, the only known growth stopper).

Answer 4

I STARTED LIFTING AT 15 AND I WAS 5'9 THEN IM 6'2 NOW THAT ONLY APPLIES IF UR YOUNG OH AND I GREW FROM 5'9 TO 6 FOOT WHILE I WAS 15 AND THATS WHEN I WAS NEW TO LIFTING

Answer 5

your good to start lifting when your just getting started you will have to use low weight any way just take your time and focus on technique don't get in a hurry building muscle is not something that happens over night also research protein and other supplements

Answer 6

wait a little bit when you get through puberty is when you want to start heavy do pushups now try handstand pushups

Answer 7

ummm probably like at 17 years old so you should wait to your 17 years old

Answer 8

i think u can start by now.