CAn weightlifting at a certain age prevent you from getting taller?!
Question: CAn weightlifting at a certain age prevent you from getting taller!?
ok im 13 and my parents wont let me work out because they say i will get short because it contracts the muscles in your arms and legs and it makes you short so all i can do is sit-ups and push-ups any advice on some other work outs i can do and does it really affect your height!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Lifting weights will not hinder your growth!. This is just an unfortunate myth that keeps being repeated!.
Doctors recommend strength training for kids!. It improves athletic performance and helps prevent injury!.
Various medical websites have articles on this!. For example, see the following statement linked from the Cleveland Clinic:
Doctors recommend strength training for kids!. It improves athletic performance and helps prevent injury!.
Various medical websites have articles on this!. For example, see the following statement linked from the Cleveland Clinic:
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