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SanguineToss
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada815 Posts
September 24 2009 00:21 GMT
#1
So recently i got a membership at the gym because i want to live a tad healthier ( too much ramen and starcraft ) and started to lift weights ( 25-30 pounds). So i started working out every third day, following nooby guides and advices from my gym coach. However, my parents advised me to stop working out because 'apparently' weight lifting stunts your potential height because it messes with your growth plate. Is this true? Should i put the weights down and just jump on the treadmill instead?


P.S. I just turned 16 a couple weeks ago and i am 174 cm 5/8.

Thanks tl!

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eMbrace
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States1300 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-24 00:25:36
September 24 2009 00:25 GMT
#2
if your 16 your set to lift.

i'm not sure if the growth thing is true, but it only applies to younger kids if true (under 14)

just start out with comfortable weight until you master the forms and everything, then start making a stricter plan for yourself.

eat well, and if you aren't sore the next day -- you didn't try hard enough =p
ProbeSaturation
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Canada292 Posts
September 24 2009 00:29 GMT
#3
to be quite honest, i think that if your 5/8 at 16, you shouldn't expect to grow more. I mean
I think i was 5/6 when I was 14, and now I'm 19 and I'm only 5/8 5/9. Are you asian? if you are then you might just be out of luck. I also think its a myth that pushing weights stunts your growth. If you are meant to grow you will grow, if not then the best of luck to you.

Definitely start hitting the weights when you are 18 though. It's a great way to meet new people and once you start seeing results it almost gets addictive.
SanguineToss
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada815 Posts
September 24 2009 00:30 GMT
#4
On September 24 2009 09:29 ProbeSaturation wrote:
to be quite honest, i think that if your 5/8 at 16, you shouldn't expect to grow more. I mean
I think i was 5/6 when I was 14, and now I'm 19 and I'm only 5/8 5/9. Are you asian? if you are then you might just be out of luck. I also think its a myth that pushing weights stunts your growth. If you are meant to grow you will grow, if not then the best of luck to you.

Definitely start hitting the weights when you are 18 though. It's a great way to meet new people and once you start seeing results it almost gets addictive.


Yes i am korean, but i have a history of 180cm+ people on my fathers side ( sadly hes only 176) but my moms side is full of midgets :O my moms like 150cm .
Achromic
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
773 Posts
September 24 2009 00:31 GMT
#5
Weight lifting affects your height? Thought that was a myth created by parents to keep their children safe. =/
Blah
gumbum8
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States721 Posts
September 24 2009 00:34 GMT
#6
If you're 16, you're fine. I weight lift as well, and I'm 16.
If you weightlift excessively when you're 14-, your growth will actually be stunted, but at 16 generally your body is well enough developed that your growth wont be affected.
You're in the clear, but I'm sure your parents wont be satisfied with some random 16 year old forum member's confirmation!
but really, has anyone REALLY been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
ShadowDrgn
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States2497 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-24 00:37:56
September 24 2009 00:36 GMT
#7
There doesn't appear to be any scientific basis to support a conclusion that weight lifting can stunt your growth, although it's one of those folklore beliefs that all parents seem to have. Make sure you're lifting weights properly to avoid injury and you should be fine.

http://stronglifts.com/does-weight-lifting-stunt-growth/
http://www.trulyhuge.com/news/tips63iq.htm

It's on the Internet, so it must be true!
Of course, you only live one life, and you make all your mistakes, and learn what not to do, and that’s the end of you.
evanthebouncy!
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States12796 Posts
September 24 2009 00:37 GMT
#8
On September 24 2009 09:29 ProbeSaturation wrote:
to be quite honest, i think that if your 5/8 at 16, you shouldn't expect to grow more. I mean
I think i was 5/6 when I was 14, and now I'm 19 and I'm only 5/8 5/9. Are you asian? if you are then you might just be out of luck. I also think its a myth that pushing weights stunts your growth. If you are meant to grow you will grow, if not then the best of luck to you.

Definitely start hitting the weights when you are 18 though. It's a great way to meet new people and once you start seeing results it almost gets addictive.


Wrong.
My cousin is only 14 and he's well over 175cm and I'm sure he'll still grow taller as my uncle is 180cm+
Don't lift too much, and to be honest, I think at your age you should do some real sports, go play bascketball, go play some soccer
Life is run, it is dance, it is fast, passionate and BAM!, you dance and sing and booze while you can for now is the time and time is mine. Smile and laugh when still can for now is the time and soon you die!
SanguineToss
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada815 Posts
September 24 2009 00:46 GMT
#9
On September 24 2009 09:37 evanthebouncy! wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 24 2009 09:29 ProbeSaturation wrote:
to be quite honest, i think that if your 5/8 at 16, you shouldn't expect to grow more. I mean
I think i was 5/6 when I was 14, and now I'm 19 and I'm only 5/8 5/9. Are you asian? if you are then you might just be out of luck. I also think its a myth that pushing weights stunts your growth. If you are meant to grow you will grow, if not then the best of luck to you.

Definitely start hitting the weights when you are 18 though. It's a great way to meet new people and once you start seeing results it almost gets addictive.


Wrong.
My cousin is only 14 and he's well over 175cm and I'm sure he'll still grow taller as my uncle is 180cm+
Don't lift too much, and to be honest, I think at your age you should do some real sports, go play bascketball, go play some soccer


I do, i attend drop in basketball regularly, but i also want to get some muscle.
NrG.Bamboo
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States2756 Posts
September 24 2009 00:47 GMT
#10
Nice! And that stunted growth thing is pure myth :3

I've been weightlifting every day, and plan to keep it that way ^>^
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gumbum8
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States721 Posts
September 24 2009 00:49 GMT
#11
On September 24 2009 09:37 evanthebouncy! wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 24 2009 09:29 ProbeSaturation wrote:
to be quite honest, i think that if your 5/8 at 16, you shouldn't expect to grow more. I mean
I think i was 5/6 when I was 14, and now I'm 19 and I'm only 5/8 5/9. Are you asian? if you are then you might just be out of luck. I also think its a myth that pushing weights stunts your growth. If you are meant to grow you will grow, if not then the best of luck to you.

Definitely start hitting the weights when you are 18 though. It's a great way to meet new people and once you start seeing results it almost gets addictive.


Wrong.
My cousin is only 14 and he's well over 175cm and I'm sure he'll still grow taller as my uncle is 180cm+
Don't lift too much, and to be honest, I think at your age you should do some real sports, go play bascketball, go play some soccer

Always a contradiction lol.
http://stronglifts.com/does-weight-lifting-stunt-growth/
Its incredibly hard to find actual scientific studies on the matter though. I've yet to see any evidence for the myth however :S
but really, has anyone REALLY been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
igotmyown
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States4291 Posts
September 24 2009 01:14 GMT
#12
What people agree upon:
the ends of the bones are responsible for bone growth, and if damaged that can stunt growth.
Lack of strength conditioning increases sports injuries like ACL tears.


You can't be sure that jumping on a treadmill might damage those parts.
SolaR-
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
United States2685 Posts
September 24 2009 01:49 GMT
#13
16 is a fine age to start weight lifthing
AoN.DimSum
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States2983 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-24 02:08:50
September 24 2009 02:03 GMT
#14
......The top weightlifters start lifting very young. They are usually less than 10 years old when they start lifting. There is no such thing as stunting growth.



Start early and you will get better results when you are older.
by my idol krokkis : "U better hope Finland wont have WCG next year and that I wont gain shitloads of skill, cause then I will wash ur mouth with soap, little man."
DeathByMonkeys
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States742 Posts
September 24 2009 02:06 GMT
#15
Lifting weights in generally bad for kids under 14, but you should be safe.
Misrah
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States1695 Posts
September 24 2009 02:53 GMT
#16
THIS SITE IS THE ONLY THING YOU NEED

http://crossfit.com

follow the workouts everyday, and if you don't know how to do them you can go to exercise demos and it will show you videos of how to do them.

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Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-24 03:04:54
September 24 2009 03:03 GMT
#17
On September 24 2009 11:03 AoN.DimSum wrote:
......The top weightlifters start lifting very young. They are usually less than 10 years old when they start lifting. There is no such thing as stunting growth.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A-m9W-3_9M
Start early and you will get better results when you are older.


I don't think any of them will grow up to be tall.

to OP:

Yea it's probably a myth, but this is the myth I grew up with as well, so I'd advice against it. You can start working out when you are 18-20 (I started at 19), and it won't be too bad.
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
SanguineToss
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada815 Posts
September 24 2009 03:04 GMT
#18
On September 24 2009 12:03 Cambium wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 24 2009 11:03 AoN.DimSum wrote:
......The top weightlifters start lifting very young. They are usually less than 10 years old when they start lifting. There is no such thing as stunting growth.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A-m9W-3_9M
Start early and you will get better results when you are older.


I don't think any of them are tall...


but they arent short for 8 years old are they?
Cambium
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States16368 Posts
September 24 2009 03:07 GMT
#19
shrug, like i said, it's a myth. It's hard to collect enough data to determine a causal relationship
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
Genjimaru
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Canada515 Posts
September 24 2009 09:42 GMT
#20
I played rugby and lifted weights all through high school and i'm 6'1 so. I guess as long as you do it in moderation it should be fine. Myth or not.
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