Marco Afonso
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I know this is a common question as i've seen in the internet. But there's so many statements, against and in favor of this matter, that I don't really know what to think.
I've had a growth spurt at around 11-12 yrs old.
I started weightlifting at home at 13 yrs old without no professional advice. I first started just doing regular push ups and then bought some weights and did hammer curls with a bar with 44lbs, as well as some squats with that weight and some other normal exercises. I lifted no more than 55lbs in that age. However, in just one winter of weightlifting, I got really really toned for that age.
I am now 17 and since 13 I continue to do weightlifting but in all that time i did have some 4 or 5 months breaks several times.
Last year i lifted in bench press no more than 85lbs.
Since 15 that I didnt grow at all. I am now 5'7''. and was like 5'5'' / 5'6'' when i was 13/14
Both my grand fathers height is about 5'9'' and both my grandmother's are about 5'1'' height
My dad is 5'11'' and my mom 5'2''.
Since age 15 that nearly all my friends grew taller than me. Including the ones that were way smaller back in that time.
Is it possible that i've stunted my growth or I unfortunatly have my mother/grandmother genes? And is there the slightest possibility of growth in the next 1-2 yrs?
I would be much appreciated for some enlightment on this matter,
thank you
I've had a growth spurt at around 11-12 yrs old.
I started weightlifting at home at 13 yrs old without no professional advice. I first started just doing regular push ups and then bought some weights and did hammer curls with a bar with 44lbs, as well as some squats with that weight and some other normal exercises. I lifted no more than 55lbs in that age. However, in just one winter of weightlifting, I got really really toned for that age.
I am now 17 and since 13 I continue to do weightlifting but in all that time i did have some 4 or 5 months breaks several times.
Last year i lifted in bench press no more than 85lbs.
Since 15 that I didnt grow at all. I am now 5'7''. and was like 5'5'' / 5'6'' when i was 13/14
Both my grand fathers height is about 5'9'' and both my grandmother's are about 5'1'' height
My dad is 5'11'' and my mom 5'2''.
Since age 15 that nearly all my friends grew taller than me. Including the ones that were way smaller back in that time.
Is it possible that i've stunted my growth or I unfortunatly have my mother/grandmother genes? And is there the slightest possibility of growth in the next 1-2 yrs?
I would be much appreciated for some enlightment on this matter,
thank you