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Starting to lift weights plz answer

rascal3d Posts: 45 Joined: 2002/01/29	2002/12/07, 04:34 PM I am planning to set a goal of lifting weights but ive heard that lifting weights can stunt your growth (height wise)..i have a friend who said that that only happens if i lift weights at a really young age (9-13)can somone plz tell me bout this.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2002/12/07, 06:06 PM Lifting weights does not stunt your growth. Depending on your age, it could effect the growth plates from developing properly. Depending on your age (Please fill in your profile)and lifestyle, it may or may not be beneficial to you at this time. Tell us more about yourself and we can give you a more specific answer. -------------- The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you are not in shape for it, it is too far to walk back! Franklin P. Jones Ivan Montreal Canada
rascal3d Posts: 45 Joined: 2002/01/29	2002/12/07, 09:11 PM im 15..about the growth plate thing, i damaged one in my ankle and had to had a operation to fix it, so yea hope this helps. thanks btw
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2002/12/11, 05:09 PM It does affect your bone development somewhat, so I guess that's considered stunting your growth, but as you said, it only happens when done in very early years. Actually 15-16 is the perfect time to start lifting. -------------- "Don't follow leaders and watch your parking meters!" -- Bob Dylan