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Does lifting weights stunt growth?

Nope.

Lifting weights with proper form while maintaining a healthy diet will not stunt your growth. In fact, weight lifting has many benefits for youths including increased strength for sports and higher self-esteem.

See:

  • Misconceptions About Training Youth
  • Strength training in children and adolescents
  • Resistance training, skeletal muscle and growth

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