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Can bodybuilding stop my height from increasing ? im a male ....age: 16yrs ....height 5.9?
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Youth and Weights: Yes. You should not be doing heavy weight lifting until you are through your growth spurt. Other exercises and cardiovascular work and calisthenics are fine.
Answered 1/2/2015
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Height: is determined by the human growth hormone: this is also genetically predetermined. Exercise in MODERATION will not affect your height since at 19, you are almost done growing.
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