My 15 year old nephew wants to start lifting, and a PT at my gym told me to let him do plyometrics and jumps instead of weight lifting cause itll stunt his growth.
More specifically I'm asking about squats, deadlifts and exercises that compress the spine/joints.
If he does start I'll make sure his form is 100% correct, so I let him start?(I will have him start starting strength)
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08-27-2012, 04:56 PM #1
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Does weight lifting stunt growth?
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08-27-2012, 11:59 PM #8
If that PT told you to jump off a bridge, would you do that too?
Go to another gym, the guy is an a-hole and doesn't know WTF he's talking about. There are guys here on this forum that started lifting earlier than your nephew and they are just fine, your nephew will be too.WARNING: This post may contain material offensive to those who lack wit, humor, common sense and/or supporting factual or anecdotal evidence. All statements and assertions contained herein may be subject to literary devices not limited to: irony, metaphor, allusion and dripping sarcasm.
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08-28-2012, 12:14 AM #9
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A bad diet will probably stunt his growth more than doing exercises in the gym ....
And on top of that, going for a leisurely way of progression will not stunt growth, will not impede him from developing normally.....
If he goes over the edge, uses drugs, pushes too hard, from a certain age, it might be somewhat damaging....
Moderation in everything is the way to go .If your body cannot handle it, make sure sheer willpower will.....
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08-28-2012, 06:38 AM #10
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08-28-2012, 11:23 AM #12
No, it won't stunt growth.
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08-28-2012, 11:41 AM #13
Yes, I understand that. But the percentage of 15 year olds lifting 500 lbs is very small on any lift, even for adult lifters!
All I'm saying is someone who is 15 and just starting out should gradate into it, not just jump in with max intensity with squats, deads, and all the other compounds. Even for an adult just getting started, I wouldn't suggest going max effort on squats or deads. Some people shouldn't even do squats or deads when they start out, not until they've learned proper form with very low weight and are sure they have the flexibility to properly execute the lifts.
Yeah, lifting does produce HGH, this may boost his growth. Just make sure he uses proper form and never uses a weight for any lift that he can't handle with proper form.
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08-28-2012, 11:45 AM #14
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Agree. learning form has to be done before even thinking about using any challenging weights, however after a lifter has got a form that is good enough to progress, they shall do so regardless of age.
My point is more aimed at those that say that is ok for teens to lift but not using weights say less than 5 reps ( heavy loads )or whatever."Do not subordinate fundamental principles to minor details."
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