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Originally Posted by TKDaddict  just because your parents are short doesnt mean you are going to be short. same applies to being tall.
i dont think the is any evidence that weight lifting stunts your growth. if anyone knows if it does please explain. |
Height is genetic to a large extent, so if both your parents are short odds are you are also. But there are always unexpected things that happen with genetics.
I doubt there is any evidence of this, but the thought is that if you have big and/or tight muscles then they apply more force to your growth plates and don't let them expand. Conversely, if you are flexible, you will be taller because your bones have an easier time stretching out your muscles. I doubt this is true, however, just doesn't seem like flexibility can make that much of a difference.