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Can lunges & squats break the hymen?

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No: Myth.Often offered up as a discouragement from young women engaging in sporting activities.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/17/2017

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A severe ankle break, with multiple surgeries. Can continued issues with pain, the range of motion of ankle required for squatting, twisting, standing or walking for long periods of time, be considered Restrictions when trying to return back to work?

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Hi. Sir do lunges, bench press, squats, and core workout, stunts or stops the growth of a 14 year old. I mean are these exercises appropriate for 14 year old. Will it stunt his or her height?

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Hi. Sir do lunges, bench press, squats, and core workout without weights, stunts or stops the growth of a 14 year old. I mean are these exercises appropriate for 14 year old. Will it stunt his or her height?

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