Working out at a young age.

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thread starter maplenerd Jul 27 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I'm 13, and turning 14 in December. I currently have a 4pack and thinking of going for the 6pack. But the thing is today my sister told me that you shouldn't lift weights till you turn 18 because thats when you should be done growing. Working out now might stun my growth, so idk what to do. I'm like 5'2'-5'4'. I consider myself pretty short. So should I continue working out, or just wait awhile because fractured bones stuns your growth. What about you guys?

NSDARKNESSX 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

That's not always true. Like godswarning says, just don't overstress yourself, and work at your own pace. Every bit counts in working out, even 5 push-ups daily add up. However my brother worked out when he was 13, got a 6 pack at that age, and when he was 15, he was 5 ft 9 or so.

GrimMapler 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

u sound like someone i know

maplenerd 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I'm 5'2'-5'4', dont think I'll grow 5inches at least.

panther101 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

lower weights more reps

zamongdan 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

weights do not stunt growth http://stronglifts.com/does-weight-lifting-stunt-growth/ proof

l0lipop3 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

panther101 said: "lower weights more reps" which is called endurance

ClementZ 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

K. Dudes stop growing at age 25 (spurts and whatnot stop at around 18ish) Don't work out (like muscle building, etc.) Just keep in shape. Oh and BTW, is that 4 pack clearly defined?

Prada 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

u can lift sweet weights..

Johnmakk 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Working out doesn't stunt growth, but injuries and heavy weights that strains your body alot ( example your 100 pounds and your trying to squat 250 pounds or your 100 pounds trying to bench 200 pounds ) wouldn't be very "healthy" lol - I am 17 years old who use to do some weight training and was a boxer and now i work as a mover in a company (movers who moves furniture and things like piano to different locations everyday)

maplenerd 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

ya, u can see my 4pack clearly, its 2/4-3/4 of its way onto a six pack.

raphisag 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Hey I've been lifting since like 5th grade, I just grew 6 inches last summer. I'm pretty sure you cant stunt your growth

maplenerd 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

When I work out, sometimes I go overboard and the next day I feel my abs aching and arms.

Gtue 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Wieghtlifting does not stunt growth. FOr a 6 pack do cardio work outs more. Running long distances burns off fat which exposes muscles. Also swim laps if u have a swimming pool. For swimming you use all the muscles in your body. I suggest you join a sport. Waterpolo or swimming would be good if u Want to work on your wholebody. These sports are really tough though. I know from personal experience.

maplenerd 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

ahhh, I have a pool but sumtimes water is 2 cold D: but I'll swim more then ;] thx.

duderok 07/27/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I am 15 and I have a clearly defined 6 pack. If I flex enough you can see the two at the top to make the 8 pack.