could i get some help please, i have no one else to answer =(

Well to start off i wouldnt actually consider myself a bigginner.
so yes i am 14 & it has been just now that i'v really started lifting hard and heavy,
i'm 5'6 but i live in a short family(moms 5'2,Dads 5'6).
to get to the point would it be safe for me to start power lifting and
start taking supplements such as creatine or whey protien isolate? 
and is it safe to start lifting hard now because im thinking that
i still have a pretty good chance to keep on growing. would lifting effect my height
in a positive way or negative way.
 
 

height"5"6
weight"140
Age"14
Biggest accomplishment,
Benching 80lbs to 100lb in 4 weeks flat

it will most likely have no effect on your height. creatine probably isnt necessary but if you wanna take it go ahead, just stay hydrated. i used to think i always needed protein powders but i found that REAL food beats everything else. post workout eat tons of chicken, tuna, potatoes...anything healthy eat it. for every pound of lean bodyweight you'll need 1 gram of protein per day. one more thing, "eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen and dinner like a peasant"....back to your height growth question, drink good amounts of milk and eat foods with phosphorous(did i spell that right?) and that will help maximize your potential growth.

age:  17
weight: 190
height: 6' 1" ?
goal: 205 by graduation

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THANKS FOR THE TIPS

even though you might have a short family, theres no way to tell what age you will stop growing... for everyone no matter what its when your around 18. i would say its healthy to start lifting at 16 so you dont damage your bones.
 
but you know yourself.
 
hope this helped.

19
230lbs
6ft 5"
chest 49"
arms 18"
bf: 13%
bench 264lbs

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yes it would be completely safe and it would be safe to use whey and stuff also..and i highly doubt lifting weights will affect your height..

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I think the whole "lifting will stunt your growth" myth has been debunked. However, you should still be careful if you're gonna go heavy lifting like squats, cause those could mess up your back or shoulder blades (I forget the exact term that is used).

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I think you will be fine to start lifting. Like phersan said the stunting your growth thing is a myth. I started when I was about 14 1/2 years old and I was 5'9 and now I am 18 and 6'0. I am not part of a very tall family either with my dad and my brother at 5'10. Just be careful and I think you will be fine.

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Just learn good form on the major lifts (deadlifts, squats, bench press, barbell rows. ect) and you'll be fine

Lifting won't stunt your growth but on the big lifts if you do not have correct form you may damage your joints wich will be a pain in the ass for the years to come

Squat max - 245lbs
Bench max - 188lbs
Deadlift max - ¿?
Front Squats(atg)- 5x165lbs

just dont go in and throw heavy **** around get form down and then start adding weight

bench - 305 lbs
squat - 505 lbs
dead - 550 lbs
only with a belt i dont care for suits

thanks for all the help guys

your lucky ur short first off lol short people look alot bigger than tall people.. lifting weights wont stun ur growth unless you squat though than maybe im not entirely sure.(ive heard of a couple of my buddies discussing that) me personally, i dont think so... creatine= NO ... protein=YES good luck

willis305


your lucky ur short first off lol short people look alot bigger than tall people.. lifting weights wont stun ur growth unless you squat though than maybe im not entirely sure.(ive heard of a couple of my buddies discussing that) me personally, i dont think so... creatine= NO ... protein=YES good luck

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Squatting will not stunt your growth
Creatine is fine as long as you stay WELL HYDRATED
Protein is a must.....could use a good multi as well

Good luck

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willis make sure u know what ur talking about before u throw out info like that haha

[id=tmppasteie1218149165564]Current: 18, 5'11", 194

bench:290 squat:405 deadlift:420

Its fine to start lifting, but as mentioned above start slowly so you don't go hard right away. Take it easy and add weight when you're comfortable. You don't really need supplements right now, just eat a lot to get big and you're still growing so you need to consume a lot of food. Stick with correct form and exercise execution and you'll be fine.

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Age: 18
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 166 lb
Current Status: Bulking

when I started lifting I was maybe 5'6" I'm now 6'3"...

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