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Re: Re: Weight lifting

Posted by: Eugene () on Sun Jun 10 08:50:52 2001

My friends said that if you squat you will stunt your growth is that true? Thanks
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> ...Probably as true as chickens have teeth.

If you use proper techniques you should have no problems. That said it is probably advisable to start light and concentrate on form for the first 6-8 weeks rather than how much weight you can handle which is what gets most young people into trouble.

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> My friends said that if you squat you will stunt your growth is that true? Thanks > > > > > > ...Probably as true as chickens have teeth. > > If you use proper techniques you should have no problems. That said it is probably advisable to start light and concentrate on form for the first 6-8 weeks rather than how much weight you can handle which is what gets most young people into trouble.

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