Does weight lifting stunt your growth?

[Pimpinballa]

As in working out?

 

[Conman3030]

I don't think it dose that much since I work out at least 1hr a day at the least and Im still growing like hell. So I think it might just a bit if it dose.

It might be true though but I dont think so.

 

[GreenHorn3]

Dont no if it does but i grew like a 8 inches in a year and i wasnt working out at all and got fat (i wasnt working out and i grew ATON)

now i work out and fats gone... still growing average.

i had a growth spurt so i cant give you an accurate yes or no.

 

[Cfrey]

i think what your getting at is, when your under 13 your muscles are not completely developed yet so this causes injury to yourself when you lift weights which will do damage in the long run

 

[Steph]

It does if you lift during your growing years, i.e. before puberty etc.

For instance, top gymnasts and ice skaters are all small because they've been doing the sport since they were really young, and both sports require a ridiculous amount of...toned-ness in the whole body. If you understood that. xD

It does that because it restricts your bones from growing.

 

[Pimpinballa]

Yea, A lot of people in my town are short. They started weight lifting at a young asge however, it was after they hit puberty.

 

[DemonSkull]

I dont think it does stunt growth. But I know smoking and drinking coffee does.

 

[WinterDreamZ3]

Yes it does.

 

[hardxcore]

It does if you lift during your growing years, i.e. before puberty etc.

For instance, top gymnasts and ice skaters are all small because they've been doing the sport since they were really young, and both sports require a ridiculous amount of...toned-ness in the whole body. If you understood that. xD

It does that because it restricts your bones from growing.

So what's a jockeys excuse?

 

[Vendetta]

I think if you turn into some macho rediculous body builder you would probably ruin your growing bones.

I'm sure occasional lifting wouldn't do much stunting wise.

 

[MegaMan_]

lmfao to hardxcores sig!!

anyway i dont think it does mabe if you dont eat properly and work out otherwise probably not

 

[Quhx]

It does a bit xD
Lifting weights for 2.5 years now, only a bit more muscles in my arms

 

[Shawn_]

Shot answer, Yes, you shouldn't life weights excessivly until you are 19-21 which is when growing completes. Now, you can keep in shape, but lifting and body building excessivly can be bad. Ask a trainer for more information.

 

[cola]

Quote:

The whole notion of growth being stunted by weight lifting is 
a myth. It didn't stunt the growth of Shaquille O'Neal, David 
Robinson, Karl Malone, Michael Vick, etc. They all started 
lifting in their early teens, and all have gone on to be well 
over 6' tall and star in professional sports. 

Dave Draper and Arnold Schwarzenegger started lifting very 
young and both are 6'1" or taller. Lou Ferrigno started 
working out at 14 years old at the height of 5' 9" and grew to 
6' 5" - taller then anyone in his family!

So the answer is [B]NO[/B], weightlifting does not stunt height growth, or 
any other kind of growth, for that matter. There is no scientific 
evidence to support such ideas and, in fact, books such as the 
Russian, School of Height, suggest that weight training may 
stimulate growth. The latest weight training studies done on 
teens showed only positive effects. 

I'd also point out that activities such as running and jumping 
create forces on the body that are six to eight times one's body 
weight. The compression forces on his legs and spine are far 
greater in running and jumping than they will ever be in 
squatting or pressing over head. 

Not only will proper weight training not stunt growth, it allows 
teens to grow up with stronger muscles and bones, along with a 
healthy lifestyle. It certainly benefits any other sport they 
engage in.

Even though proper weight training protocols will not inhibit 
growth, the risk for such occurrences and injuries are just like
anything else. If you have proper instruction and a 
well-organized program,,your chances are very low.

It is important to learn the basics of weight training and get
medical clearance from your doctor before you begin.

Careful attention should be paid to correct weightlifting form, and 
not using too much weight or too much stress placed on the 
joints. This is still true, of course for everyone, regardless 
of age, and no one should ever try to do more weight than they 
can reasonably lift, otherwise injury can occur. 

Correct technique will reduce any risk of injury and develop your 
strength more effectively than not training with proper technique.
The greatest benefits and smallest risks occur when 8 to 15 
repetitions can be performed with a given weight before adding 
weight in small increments. 

Remember if you are going to exercise regularly always do a 
warm up followed by some stretching. After your workout take 
5-10 minutes to cool down and do some more gentle stretching. 
Studies have shown that people who warm up and cool down 
adequately have far fewer injuries.

 

[Awezum]

thanx for that post :\ i also needed to know this as ive started aswell. thanx for making a topic like this i also read up that it can 'possibly' stunt ur growth. but hey =\ as long as im healthy im fine

 

[Steph]

I was referring to girls in my post.

 

[Doombringe1]

Yes lifting weights can stunt your growth. But it is only if you lift to heavy weights. Also it is recomended that you do not lift weights untill you are at least 15.

 

[Spereff]

Yeah. Putting a lot of weight on your body when you're still a child, when you're still growing, usually stunts your growth. Lift weights once you think you've stopped.

 

[mcnuggetman]

depends on your age,