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My 14 years old son is 5:9 and he does 300 situps and 100 push ups and 6 planks 5 times a week will that stunt his growth?
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It shouldn't: Growth stunting occurs when the growth plates close prematurely. It's theorized that this can be caused by the effects of weight training on long bone development. Since the regimen you mention doesn't include this, his growth should not be stunted.
Answered 6/17/2015
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