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Could weight lifting have stunted my growth?
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Probably not.: Unless you lifted weights so heavy that you broke your growth plates (I'm sure you didn't do this), then the answer is no. Except in extreme cases of malnourishment, most Americans get PLENTY of food. Therefore, if you are "stunted" then the chances are that you were not genetically programmed to be tall. FYI, moderate weight lifting is now recommended to athletic teens as part of their routine.
Answered 2/2/2015
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