Does Bodybuilding Cause bone growth Problems?!
Question: Some guy told me today that bodybuilding causes growth problems.. as in not growing very tall.. and it could damage some of the bones in the body.. is this true?
my common sense tells me that its not true but i just wanted to see what other peoples opinions are... thank you!
(i started when i was about 15-16 and now i'm 18)
Answers: Some guy told me today that bodybuilding causes growth problems.. as in not growing very tall.. and it could damage some of the bones in the body.. is this true?
my common sense tells me that its not true but i just wanted to see what other peoples opinions are... thank you!
(i started when i was about 15-16 and now i'm 18)
um.... kinda... lifting ANY weights can cause muscle to build around the bone plates, preventing you from growing. this usually happens when people lift weights BEFORE 15. around 15 you should check with a doctor before lifting as you may still be growing. at your age, i wouldn't worry about it. keep lifting, and use your natural testosterone to get big. remember that everything you train when you are young (pre 19) become your strong points when you get older, so don't neglect your weak body parts now. best of luck!
it can if you dont exercies correctly, form etcc..
it wont make you stop "growing" or anything, but now your 18 so dont expect to get much taller anyway
most bodybuilders appear shorter than most ppl only because they are wider
most pros are about 5'10ish
why dont do something you enjoy, your going to die one day anyway
na man don't listen to him. Work out as much as possible. Exercises like squats, pull ups, benching etc. release high amounts of growth hormones and you are still growing so if anything you'll probably get taller.
If you are growing, it could stunt your growth. Its not an opinion, it's a fact. 15-16 isn't 'really' young to start... but it's still not out of the question
If you stay away from anabolic steroids and hormonal supplements, and lift with proper technique, you will be fine.
I started lifting at age 15. At 19 yrs old, lbs & inches later, I can tell you that all it has done is made me stronger.