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Can shoulder workout in gym would affect height or any growth?age 17 height5 "5 weight 66 thnks
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No: The only growth your work out will affect is the growth of your muscles. By age 17 you are likely approaching your maximum height and skeletal maturity.
Answered 8/1/2014
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