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I'm a 16 year old guy, i've been going to the gym and lifting weights for 5 months.some say it might stunt my growth is this true? i'm 5'4

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Depends on meaning: I encourage my patients to find physical activities that they can be engaged in for a lifetime. The idea of lifting weights can mean many things. The aap and certified trainer groups recommend no power lifting until the final stage of physical maturity which is when you reach your final height.Training in proper lifting under supervision of a certified trainer is fine.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

No unlikely: No, unlikely. More related to genetics, nutrition, and prevention of injury. Just be careful with injuries due to weight lifting.

Answered 9/28/2016

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No: It won't stunt your growth.

Answered 1/8/2015

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

No: Most current research disputes the previous beliefs that working out at a young age while you are still growing stunts growth. Most important factor affecting height is genetics...Good luck.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. William Nall answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

No: It won't affect your growth. Although if you have not hit puberty yet, you probably won't gain much in terms of muscle mass because you won't have a lot of testosterone yet. That being said i would still continue to work out regardless.

Answered 9/11/2013

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No: Height is a matter of genetics and proper nutrition. Lifting weights should not affect your height one way or the other.

Answered 3/9/2015

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