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Posted on: 06/28/2004
Question
I'm 17 1/2 years old. My dad is 5' 11" and my mum is 5' 2". I am only 5' 4", and am getting concerned as I haven't grown much. I do weightlifting as a form of keeping fit. Will this in any way limit growth?
Submitted on 06/17/04 at 10:43:04
Answer
Hi,
There should be no connection between weightlifting and height. Our height is usually determined by a combination of our parents' heights. The children tend to be a little taller. Also your final height cannot be known until you are about 21-22 yrs. of age.
Let me know if you have any other questions about this.