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bieri
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 Posted: 03/05/06 - 01:00 Post subject: bad effects of weight lifting on teens |
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I am 16 years old boy and unfortunately, I am quite fat. I always wanted to lose weight and firm up, but now I have especially strong wish. That is why I started weight lifting and walking, but I have heard something that worries me. My neighbor says that weight lifting definitely does stunt teen’s growth. Now I want to hear could it be true and should I stop this action until I reach enough and full highness.
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misek
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There are certain exercises that stunt your growth, which include bench presses, shoulder presses, leg presses and other exercises that oppose the bones in your body. Every one says that weight lifting stops your growth, so if I were you I would think before I start doing this. There is evidence that lifting heavy weight could speed up growth plate closure, which would express as bad effect of weight lifting on teens. That does not mean that you should not pump iron, you just want to avoid power lifting, competitive lifting and maximum lifts at least until you get little older. You should use relatively lightweights and do 2-3 sets of no more than 15 repetitions during one exercise. You should also try to limit your workouts to three, half-hour sessions per week, which is something I would recommend to you. It is important to learn the basics of weight training from a qualified instructor and get medical clearance from your doctor before you begin weight lifting. Learning the proper technique will help you avoid future injuries associated with weight training and some bad effects of weight lifting that usually affect teens. Your instructor can also give you pointers for getting the most out of your workout, which might also help.
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| Posted: 04/28/07 - 18:55 Post subject: Re: bad effects of weight lifting on teens |
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[quote="bieri"]
Nah dude. i'm 18 and i've been lifting for about a year and a half. since then i've grown about 4 inches. squating will definetly make you shorter, but i highly recommend that you start lifting. You will feel a lot happier, and in about a month or two you'll notice a pretty big difference. plus at your school don't you see the football players llifting all the time, and they sure as hell havn't stunted their growth |
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