(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); So yeah .. started gym , I'm 13 5ft2,I've heard if you start weight lifting it can stunt your growth? like I'm on about dumbbells and that , so can it ?!
Thanks Guys

Oh and what happens if i take protein shake ?
and creatine ?

thanks guys!

You shouldn't stunt your growth unless you go all out every day of the week. It really only applies to kids who just lift on all their spare time.

sorry,but i think your advise should be rephrased as such..


you might want to be more specific..
a) going all out can mean working each muscle to exhaustion
OR
b) it can also mean packing on as much weight as you can handle for each particular excercise(something i don't recommend).

going all out every day of the week(working your muscles to exhaustion using light weight)will not stunt your growth due to the fact when muscles are stimulated,they react and adapt to the stress and in turn growing bigger and stronger(if fed the proper nutrients).and your bones will follow suit with the growth.

now, if you're going all out every day of the week(working your muscles to exhaustion using heavy weights) "may" stunt your growth due to the intense pressure exerted on your muscles and bones.

why do i use "may" you might ask?
the fact is,we're all individuals with different genes,different inner body workings,different physiques and body structures.
OR
certain individuals have growth disorders eg; dwarfism ,and if they start weight training,"may" stunt their growth.
i use the word "may" to not associate to everybody as it is impossible to know if weight training will have similar effects from individual to individual.

Simply, take it easy and you should be fine. If its just a gym class you really have nothing to be afraid of.

dont worry about stunting your growth. its just a myth. I started working out two years ago when i was 14 and have probably grown 4 inches since. im only 5'9'' but im still growing.
And for protein shakes, i like to mix this powder:
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