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Will you get stretch marks on your back from lifting weights?

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Very unlikely. I can: Not think of reason for that happening.

Dr Hettinger and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2013

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I am really worried that I am going to get stretch marks. Do you have to lose loads of weight to get stretch marks?

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