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MuscleRage Posts: 203 Joined: 2001/12/09	2002/02/22, 01:56 PM Has anyone experianced a stunted growth from working out at a younger age?

jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2002/02/22, 11:15 PM I started working out in high school when I was 15. Just so happened that about that time I hit my growth spurt. I got huge quick. As for height, honestly, I don't really know. I'm 6'0" now, but if I hadn't worked out when I was younger, would I be 6'1" or 6'2"??? Guess I'll never know. If you start training heavy at an early age (12 or so), I'm sure there will be some stunted growth. You should be OK at your age, though. Don't worry about it too much. ;) -------------- --JBennett "I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!"
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/02/24, 12:38 AM I didn't work out when I was younger, but I have heard stories that if you lift weights before you are fully developed that it can stunt your growth, whether that's true or not I am not sure.
lewdog_55 Posts: 383 Joined: 2002/01/23	2002/02/24, 03:16 PM I dont know either i think i am just short and it wont matter. I started lifting at the begging of my sophomore year which means that i have lifted now for about 7 months. I am only 5'6" so i did wait to start lifting just in case it was true.
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/02/24, 11:21 PM I don't think that men are at their full growth until the age of 21 and women at the age of 19. You may want to check with a fitness expert or your primary care doctor (for expert advice).
Andys Posts: 12 Joined: 2002/02/05	2002/02/25, 06:38 PM I think it might affect growth somewhat. I started lifting in 7th grade t help with swimming. I stopped for awhile when i found out that it can affect growth. I'm 5'9 and my slightly younger brother, who does not lift, is about 5'11. However, the diference in height could just be genetics.
thetrainer Posts: 6 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/03/01, 07:44 PM NO1 I was working out since I was 14 and I weigh 150 and I dont know what the fuss is about stunted growth doesnt happen to everyone im gonna 16 tomorrow and my height is 5'8"... and I lift heavy weights...
MuscleRage Posts: 203 Joined: 2001/12/09	2002/03/04, 02:28 PM there's no fuss....just curiousity...lol...i guess a lot of bodybuilders are 5'8''....i am too
Davo_85 Posts: 43 Joined: 2001/12/05	2002/03/12, 04:34 AM hhmmmm this surprises me alot. I thought this was nuthin but an old wifes tale, and I still feel that way, how on earth can it affect ur growth ?
Ironbod Posts: 71 Joined: 2002/01/18	2002/03/16, 03:10 PM I started lifting when I started high school last year and was about 6'2", now I am almost 6'7" so it hasn't stunted my growth. I think when people say a younger age they mean 12 years old or something.
bojo Posts: 18 Joined: 2002/03/28	2002/03/28, 05:20 PM "The Foundation of Acheivement is Intense Disire." GOD BLESS! -------------- "The foundation of achievement is intence disire."
bojo Posts: 18 Joined: 2002/03/28	2002/03/28, 05:24 PM hey man, I don't think you should really worry about growth affects of training, their rare. But if you were ON SOMTHIN(GEAR), THAT WOULD BE A DIFFERENT STORY, IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN BRO.
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/03/28, 06:28 PM It's like anything. It depends on the person. I lifted from the the time I was 15 on (7 years) and I'm 6'2 soooo... -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
Mr_Muscle Posts: 2 Joined: 2002/04/08	2002/04/08, 02:16 PM Im 5'3 and at 16 now, i started working out at a young age and now my younger brother (14) is bigger than me, a lot bigger not sure how tall, but i think that i have suffered with stunted groth!
xouleo Posts: 1 Joined: 2001/06/05	2002/04/29, 08:13 PM I started when i was 15 i got big grow and im 22 and still grow
goodguy Posts: 54 Joined: 2002/02/09	2002/05/19, 11:53 PM ok pppl.those who say they have their height small cause lifting is right.im 17 and im 6'2 tall.i started to work out since i was 16.and i noticed my height stopped whole year i didnt grow .and those ppl who say they still grow probably are anormal or defected somehow ,cuz u cant grow when ur 22 or grew up from 6'2 to 6'7 just for year.its sunthin wrong.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2002/05/20, 08:32 AM This is from an old article - someone might have something more current: In 1988, The Anerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine examined strength training in the pre-adolescent. They concluded that those as young as seven years old can safely participate in strength training and expect significant results when performed in a properly supervised program. There was no evidence of damage to the growth plates, muscle or bone as a result of the training program. "Strength training can be beneficial and safe for youngsters; and it can increase muscle strength, improve motor skills, protect against injury, increase muscle endurance, and have positive psychological benefits."
jsambu Posts: 34 Joined: 2001/01/23	2002/05/20, 11:04 AM i have not but this does occur quite frequently. if your still young i would recommend to never go below 10 reps for each set. also try to do other activities other than weight training.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2002/05/20, 12:46 PM I had to look some more. I've heard opinions about this one for years and decided to look for something more substantive. http://sportsmedicine.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.aap.org/advocacy/archives/julwght.htm For Release: July 6, 1999, 5 p.m. (ET) Below is a highlight of a study published on the July Pediatrics electronic pages, the Internet extension of Pediatrics the peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The complete study also is available on Pediatrics electronic pages at <http://www.pediatrics.org>. CHICAGO - In a weight training study of 5 to 11 year olds, researchers found that more repetitions and moderate weight may improve a child's muscle endurance and strength better than lifting heavy weights with fewer repetitions. The study, published this month on Pediatric electronic pages, was conducted by researchers from the University of Massachusetts in Boston and the YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts, who analyzed 11 girls and 32 boys during after-school training sessions at a YMCA youth fitness center. All children participated in one introductory training session before testing procedures and were taught the proper technique on each testing exercise. In twice-weekly resistance training sessions for eight weeks, children performed one set of six to eight repetitions with a heavy load or one set of 13 to 15 repetitions with a moderate load on child-size weight machines. "Although both training protocols can be considered safe (i.e., no injuries resulted from either program), the results from this investigation suggest that if untrained children begin training with one set per exercise, a relatively high number of repetitions (eg, 13 to 15) with a moderate load should be prescribed for upper and lower body exercises." The authors concluded that "beginning a resistance training program for children with a single set of 13 to 15 repetitions per exercise not only allows for positive changes in muscular performance, but provides an opportunity for each child to experience success and feel good about his/her performance." Also see: Strength Training, Weight and Power Lifting, and Body Building by Children and Adolescents <../../policy/03327.html> (AAP Policy Statement) EDITOR'S NOTE: This study was published in the peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, but does not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of the Academy. The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 55,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/05/20, 03:22 PM That doesn't say one way or the other though. It just kinda dances around the topic. -------------- And my soul must be iron, because my fear is naked. I'm naked and fearless.
chisled Posts: 7 Joined: 2004/10/13	2005/04/06, 10:43 PM Andy: I think it might affect growth somewhat. I started lifting in 7th grade t help with swimming. I stopped for awhile when i found out that it can affect growth. I'm 5'9 and my slightly younger brother, who does not lift, is about 5'11. However, the diference in height could just be genetics. I am exactly the same and I have x-rays that prove I have a growth stunt in my spine, so I would assume it can effect your growth though it may also be genetics or the health of your parents at time of conception
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2005/04/06, 11:12 PM chisled you do know this post is well over 2 years old? What is a growth stunt on your spine look like? What abnormality of the spinal collumn do they call that? -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
	2005/04/07, 03:34 AM gotta love people answering 2year old posts... i am sure that original poster was patiently waiting by his computer these last 2+ years....:_