Muscle Vs. Height.

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I hear that if you start working out at a young age the muscle weight will way down on your bones and you will be unable to grow as much.
What are your thoughts on this?

I was thinking about starting weight training.
I'm 13, almost 14. I weigh about 112lbs. I'm about 5" 6'.

What do you think I should do? Start working out while gaining more body mass? Wait until I weigh a bit more? Buy a protein drink with a weight suppliment?

I'm very new to this, so I would like to get all the help I can get.

Thanks in advance!
 
That myth about weight lifting preventing growth is a load of crap.

You can always start with bodyweight exercises (pushups, pullups, bodyweight squats) and go from there. You should notice an increase in muscle mass and strength.

Protein shakes and weight gainers are not essential, but a protein shake will help to make sure your body gets enough protein to build some muscle.
 
The only way that you could stop growing by lifting is if you damage a growth plate, which is rare. You just need to lift with good form, and IMO stay above your 6RM.
 
Mreik, how does one actually damage a growth plate by lifting? are there any documented cases of this happening?

Also, fix your damn thingy, it's ****ing up everything! :p
 
It turns out 15% of all fractures to children are to the growth plates. And here's an little excerpt:

Prognosis for Growth
About 85% of growth plate fractures heal without any lasting effect. Whether an arrest of growth occurs depends on the following factors, in descending order of importance:

Severity of the injury. If the injury causes the blood supply to the epiphysis to be cut off, growth can be stunted. If the growth plate is shifted, shattered, or crushed, a bony bridge is more likely to form and the risk of growth retardation is higher. An open injury in which the skin is broken carries the risk of infection, which could destroy the growth plate.
Age of the child. In a younger child, the bones have a great deal of growing to do; therefore, growth arrest can be more serious, and closer surveillance is needed. It is also true, however, that younger bones have a greater ability to remodel.
Which growth plate is injured. Some growth plates, such as those in the region of the knee, are more responsible for extensive bone growth than others.
Type of growth plate fracture. Growth plate fractures are usually classified into 5 categories based on separation, blood supply, and other factors.
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OP, don't be scared of weight training. It's a great activity to get into, but just as in football, rugby, bball, soccer, and everything else you need to be careful and take the needed precautions.
 
so you actually have to break a bone or something first? That's something you could do in any sport or activity.
 
But if you haven't hit puberty yet, you won't have enough testosterone to make the muscle growth worth it. Don't go for weight gainer, just eat tons and drink milk.
Good Luck
 
it will be slower before puberty due to hormone levels, but that is no reason not to work out before puberty.
 
From my understanding its actually recommended for kids to participate in weight bearing activities BEFORE the growth plates do close. This way the bone has the greatest chance of remodeling and rebuilding before growth stops. This will help make the bones stronger before said growth stops.

Young kids think they cant weight train because the weight will push down their growth plates. Adults think it will crush their spine. The skeletal system is pretty damn strong. To the OP, make sure to get a great intake of calcium and vitamin d (milk) during these coming years.
 
Even the PE teachers at my school think under 18s will kill themselves doing it.

It's a total myth. If you're that worried about it wait until you reach 5ft 10 (judging by your age/height/weight you probs will) and then start. At least that way your above average height if by some fluke of nature you do 'stunt' your growth. Haha. Honestly though, don't worry about it.
 
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