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1. 25 Responses to “Does weight training stunt your growth?”

2. By TzeSiR21Aek on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

   Weightlifting WON’T stunt your growth.
   But that does mean that the next you should lift 200 pounds.You will just get injured..

3. By ScottHermanFitness on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

   @mihail515 he probably needs to eat more!

4. By mihail515 on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

   my friend started working hardcore at 14 and he didn’t grow at all since then… weird huh? since his dad is 6′3″

5. By Wnyblazingkid on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

   fuck suicides. dont even bring them up.

6. By SmellyTryhard on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

   @michaelpipher Your not gonna just stop growing out of no where. If you’re doing really serious lifting almost every day ‘youll stop growing maybe an inch or two early. But its not a big factor in comparison to how much reast you get, the nutrients you consume, and the genetics you are born with. I know this sounds a little weird, but if your 13 now then by the time your in your 30s they might be able to altar your DNA.

7. By michaelpipher on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

   im 13 and kinda fat so if i go to the gym and start lifing weights running on the tredmill doing squats and inclines and stuff like that like hardcore weight training will it stunt my growth? btw im 5′2 right now plz answer i need to know before i start like buying dumbellls and bars and stuff

8. By cougarjoe19 on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

   i am 13 years old and i just started getting serious about lifting i do it about evrey other day do u think i could be stunting my growth??

9. By fulknawsm on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

   @liljuve13 good for you bro

10. By liljuve13 on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    @fulknawsm when i was 14 i was 5′11 lol

11. By fulknawsm on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    hey man.. I’m 16 and I’m 5′7″ my dads like around 5′9″-5′10″. (I dont expect to get THAT tall) I’ve been going to the gym and my parents wont quit nagging about how working out/lifting weights will make me stop growing. got any tips on how I can convince them that lifting weights wont stunt my growth? I would really appreciate it.

12. By jeffdarga100 on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    How can a man be THIS handsome, THIS well-built, THIS well-spoken, and THIS nice ? I love you Scott !!!

13. By MrShadyspots on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    @Gymkid5 well you are just a little kid lol when you grow older you well gain more mass unless you are naturally skinny then you need proteins

14. By MrShadyspots on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    @ThePcadler just shut up son your anoying on all of your comments you leave here

15. By ffryan on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    Weight training is much different than regular activity as a child. My only proof of that is that weight training build my body bigger, stronger thad faster than regular activity.

    There really isn’t science to support either side, because it’d be immoral to conduct studies on children and teens like this. Some doctors have given vague statements about weight training being ok, but have not been specific. HIIT, plyometrics, invervals, etc. Which is safe, which is not? We are just guessing.

16. By redlinetri on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    @SmallTownJJ Scott looks amazing! And 5′10-6′0 for a male is awesome.

17. By SquishyCandyftw on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    @playstationM dude you’re only 15 , guys stop growing at 21. do a lot of stretching of all of your body everyday.

18. By playstationM on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    I workout im 15 and Im 5′7 Ive been 5′7 for two years though!! dad is 5′11 and mom is 5′6!
    I WANT TO GROW MORE I want to atleast be 6′0.!!

19. By JRtejbz on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    hey i need your helpwith something .. im 14 and a elite baseball player. im only 5″4 (with alot of muscle) and in order to get to the next level i have to be around 5″11 when im done growing. i will JUST hit that mark by the time im done growing. should i stop doing weights until i hit that mark? or stay buff and i will grow normally?

20. By StrengthtrainingINFO on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    @fightingforpride your explanation is completely wrong…. check out my vids

21. By rodman332 on Aug 25, 2010 | Reply

    I started weightlifting at age 13 (5′6). I was training hard and even over-trained. That definitely was not good and I probably didn’t grow as much as I should have since I was in my growth spurt. I am now a few months away from turning 17 and 5′9. I never really stopped lifting. When done correctly, weightlifting increases growth hormone production and will actually help you grow taller. Just make sure you don’t over train. Your testosterone and growth hormone levels will plummet.

22. By dzw1000 on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply

    finally some proof that this is just a dumb myth

23. By B0rnAl0neDieAl0ne on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply

    NAh people that are strong are wider there for they look shorter .

24. By pkhamidar2com on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply

    omg, im showing this to my mom, dad, and stupid friend who wont shutup. They think il get short, so annoying so i just dont bother arguing with them.

25. By Crymetyme54 on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply

    @liljuve13 U probably had ur growth spurt early.

26. By tommierick on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply

    @IamProbablythebest gratz=D

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