Does lifting to heavy put to much stress on the bones?

[Cobin]

I read a few things and lifting to heavy will put more stress on the bones perhaps causing then to stunt, is this true? I am not tall, 5'4 shortest out of my friends most likely, my mom is italian and my dad is irish. I am as tall as my uncle and taller then my mom. My dad is 5'8 so its to be expected. But I don't want to stay 5'4 would like to get 5'7, 5'8, don't want to stop now just to hit PR's. Anyone know?

I bench 215
Deadlift 225 for 4
Squat probably 225 or so for 1

I was gonna do a bulking cycle and try and add some muscle. I will post some pics later for feedback. If I can get some up.

 

[louden_swain]

This seems ridiculous!! Your height is determined by your genetics. Weight training is good for the bones and it strengthens them and builds density.

 

[skaman607]

I don't know, I've never had that problem, I'm 6' 2", but I know that you shouldn't diet down

 

[skaman607]

by the way how old are you?

 

[Cobin]

15, why shouldn't you diet down?

 

[Cobin]

Not saying I agree, i've heard it doesn't and I've heard it does. Some say don't go heavy till you get a growth spurt , but I don't think I've had one yet.

 

[skaman607]

because dieting down takes nutrients away from your growth, hey, I'm 15 too

 

[Cobin]

What if you did a diet full of Nutritious food?

 

[Cobin]

I am not angry that I am short, some people are delt the short end of the stick. No one makes fun of me, its just a complex I have. More muscle you got while short, the bigger you look. : ) I was just curious if what I've read hold true, does anyone know?

 

[jeremys]

with proper form, i dont see how it could.

unless you were about to squat 328959 pounds and jumped up and down for about a minute. that might make you a little shorter.

i dont care if i get taller or not. the shorter you are, the fuller you look, at first.

i'm only 5'9

 

[Cobin]

if your italian and 5'9 there are chances that the mother had an affair, j/k

i really don't plan on being anywhere past 5'8 , infact 5'8 is a perfect height. I want to get bigger now tho and I am going too, just wanted to see what people thought.

 

[Cobin]

I look at lee preist, as an inspiration sort of, hes short , he will never win the O but he has goals. I never wanna bodybuild professinal like him tho, just wanna lift and be big.


Edit: maybe play highschool, maybe even college football, I know thats a big goal and I have a short chance ( no pun intended ) but its a goal.

 

[gettinlarger]

Dude, lift and get big. Nothing will stop you from growing. Don't think lifting heavy will halt your growth.

 

[Cobin]

Dude, lift and get big. Nothing will stop you from growing. Don't think lifting heavy will halt your growth.

Thanks.

 

[skaman607]

Dude, lift and get big. Nothing will stop you from growing. Don't think lifting heavy will halt your growth.

that's about all there is to say, and it is pretty hard to get all the carbs and protein, and calcium you need while you are dieting down

 

[Cobin]

that's about all there is to say, and it is pretty hard to get all the carbs and protein, and calcium you need while you are dieting down

Agreed, once again I was just seeing if anyone knew. I apreciate all the feedback.

 

[SAGAT]

cobin

personally, i think weightlifting stunting your growth is bullshit. when i started lifting i was 13 years old and about 5'10". now six years laters i'm 6'2-3". just to give you an example. btw impressive lifts!

 

[dude]

Right now, there is no real evidence that lifting weights will stunt your growth. I have read a few studies that have shown damage done to the epiphyseal plate but that was due to them using too much weight and poor form, which in turn resulted in injuries to the growth plates. There is a good amount of research that illustrates the benefits of lifting weights at a young ages. It will make the bones stronger but the best bet is to make sure that you have good form and don't try and push your body to the extremem where you make yourself vulnerable to injuries.