Is it true that weightlifting while at a young age stunts your growth?!

Question: im taking a weightlifting course in highschool, and i heard a rumor that weightlifting while you are still growing at young age stunts your growth. is that true? please back it up with evidence.

Answers: im taking a weightlifting course in highschool, and i heard a rumor that weightlifting while you are still growing at young age stunts your growth. is that true? please back it up with evidence.

Here are som sites for you to look into. In, HS I think you are fine.
http://www.current-reports.com/article...

http://www.muscleupdate.com/does-weigh...

http://www.muscleupdate.com/

http://www.wlinfo.com/exercise_prescri...

I hope these help.

No, it is a rumor. Exercise releases growth hormones.

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Is it true that weightlifting while at a young age stunts your growth?!

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