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Im 16 and wanting to join a gym, how would this stunt my growth or what exercises would stunt my growth?
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Likely won't at all: To be honest, unless you are lifting very heavy weights your growth plates should be fine. Resistance training is fine but try to avoid maximal weight(as in single repetition weight) training.
Answered 12/22/2014
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At 16 most of the --: growth should have been completed enough that it would not be stunted. You can do all and any exercises you want.
Answered 11/9/2015
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