Can you tell me if you started lifting weights under the age of 14 will it stunt your growth?

Not that I know of: My family and I have been lifting weights since about 11 years old and all of us are at least 5-11 or more as adults. Do not know of any studies that suggest that weight lifting stunts growth. If you have any doubts, consult with your physician. Before starting, you should get medical clearance from the appropriate health professional as a precaution.

Lifting weightsok: No lifting weights does not stunt the growth.

Controversial: There is controversy about the pros and cons of young people lifting weights. The arguments against it include that the benefits are limited in a prepubertal male due to lack of androgens, and potential damage to growth plates limiting growth. The growth plate issues are theoretical and not really proven. It would be difficult and unethical to design a study that would answer this.