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Is it true that strength training won't make you grow taller?
You may have heard that ``If your child does strength training, they won't grow taller'' or ``If they build too much muscle, they won't grow taller.'' This theory comes from the theory that as muscles become thicker (and stronger), they apply more force to hold down bones, thereby hindering bone growth.
However, it has been reported that the force exerted by bones to grow is far stronger than the force suppressed by muscles. Even if muscles develop, muscles do not inhibit bone growth, and there is no evidence that ``building muscles will prevent you from growing taller.'' However, one of the factors that increases height is the growth of the epiphyseal cartilage, but if excessive stress is applied to this area, it may be damaged, and as a result, there is a risk that growth in height will stop. .
Also, the idea that ``if you build too much muscle, you won't grow taller?'' may be due to the fact that many gymnasts and weightlifters are muscular and short. However, this is because due to the nature of the competition, shorter people tend to be more successful. On the other hand, many basketball and volleyball players have tall hands, but this is simply because tall players are more likely to be active in these sports. This does not mean that it indicates that something has happened.
For a long time, children have been encouraged to engage in aerobic exercise such as swimming and running. However, it has become clear that not only aerobic exercise but also appropriate strength training can have many beneficial effects on children. The National Strength and Conditioning Association's official statement states that ``properly done resistance training (strength training) is effective for improving the overall health of growing children.''
In addition to improving muscle strength, strength training for young people has been shown to improve sports performance, prevent injuries, combat obesity and osteoporosis, and have psychological effects.
Children can also benefit from strength training in a variety of ways. However, to prevent damage to the growth cartilage while you are growing taller, be sure to do it in the correct way and with an appropriate load to avoid applying excessive load.
