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I am 19 years old.i am 5 ft 7.my legs are thick.does that mean i ll gain a few inches??my parents are 5ft 2 & 6 ft tall

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Height: Your leg size/girth have nothing to do with your eventual height, genetics plays the biggest role along with nutrition. At age 19, there is a possibility of growth still for you. Most men reach their height potential though by 21.

Answered 5/3/2015

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