Posted by: RQL () on Mon Jun 11 16:26:21 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.
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> > 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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> 1- learn proper technique. This avoids back and knee injuries.
> 2- build up with moderate weights with proper technique to build a base of strength AND avoid muscle stiffness and soreness which really messes up pitching and hitting mechanics.
> 3- it takes 5-6 weeks before your body starts building mass, don't rush it. the second 6 weeks of a 12 week cycle is where you make the bigger gains, don't get impatient
> 4- consistent workout schedule is better than erratic
> 5- squats are only part of a full program and must be balanced by other exercises AND plymetrics to balance strength with quickeness
> (strength AND quickeness equals POWER)
> 6- read, learn, go to a gym and get help, etc.
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> If done right, this can help a lot. I was squating over 500lbs my senior year, and as a catcher you can bet my legs would get tight.Let me emphasise that yoy stretch at least as much and as hard as you lift and you will get the best results.