I am 14 y/o and I have a question

[crobads]

As I said I'm 14 and 1.6m tall not overweight,nor underweight and I am going to the gym for some time and I am seeing results but I have a sense that it's not the right time to go at gym and workout as I do because my body is yet developing and I do not want to hurt myself in some way or stunt my growth(I am kind of short).I would like someone that knows this domain,like a trainer, to tell me if I should not go anymore at gym and just stick with basic sports and cycling with friends.Thank you for the response in advance.

 

[zach17]

@crobads Lifting will not stunt your growth.. It's a myth.

Start by going to FitWiki and read all of it, ALL OF IT. There are several easy digestible articles on training, diet and routines. The FAQ page will probably answer all your follow-up questions. Then pick a program from the recommended routines, preferably the beginner program . Go on YouTube, and you will find several videos on how to perform the different exercises.

I would start with the following articles:
- Getting started with fitness

• Improving your diet
• Muscle Building 101
• Recommended routines

GL dude!

 

[crobads]

@zach17 That is true but I never found a 14 y/o that says so,and I wondered if there are any even,but as I learned the optimal training age is 16-17.

 

[zach17]

@crobads Lifting does NOT stunt growth in teenagers

Why is the optimal training age 16-17?

 

[crobads]

@zach17 idk that's what I found,possibly because of the fact that untill then the body develops as it should but after are just small changes.

 

[zach17]

@crobads Where did you find it?

Did you read the actual scientific research I linked?

 

[crobads]

@zach17 I do not remember the exact link nor did I use yours but I did find it once on the internet(not tik tok or social platforms).

 

[zach17]

@crobads I'll just repeat myself, lifting will NOT stunt your growth, and there is no 16-17 ideal lifting age.. I think we are done here.

 

[crobads]

@zach17 Thanks lot,btw are you like a trainer or a trainee for a long time?just from pure curiosity.

 

[zach17]

@crobads I am not a trainer, but I have been lifting for a fair bit.

 

[longwait]

@crobads There’s 12 year olds that get trained by a trainer at my gym. We had weight training for football at 14 and stunted no one’s growth

 

[dawn16]

@crobads You’re refusing to acknowledge literal evidence that was link that completely nullifies your opinion

Lifting does not stunt growth. End of discussion

 

[danielf]

@dawn16 Dude, they're 14. Maybe be a little more chill?

 

[dawn16]

@danielf I was straightforward and neutral in my response.

How much “chill” do I have to be if I wasn’t rude to begin with?

 

[danielf]

@dawn16

1. I'm glad you investigated yourself and found that you did nothing wrong, but if someone not related to the transgression whatsoever was motivated to say something perhaps you should take a moment to consider that you might have a bias.
2. Phrases like "end of discussion" and "completely nullifies your point" are neither neutral nor chill, and more importantly are not how you should talk to kids.

 

[njones36159]

@crobads What is your goal with working out?

 

[crobads]

@njones36159 I want to get strong,like my dad and a friend recommended me a good workout.

 

[njones36159]

@crobads I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that then as long as you’re eating enough and especially getting enough protein

 

[evall]

@crobads I've been working out since 15 and it hasn't affected my growth, its your genetics that decide your height and body type but its you that adds muscle to it and keeps it strong and healthy. If you'd like my opinion start weightlifting young and you'll learn to love it throughout your whole life, im 24 now and i have an averagely muscular build, not too buff but healthy and ive never stopped working out because i love it and how it makes me feel and look.

 

[crobads]

@evall Good luck in the future.