At what age should someone be allowed to lift weights at? (our school says 15 and over)?

Question

I know if you start too young it stunts your growth, but isn't 15 a little high?

Answer 1

u can start whenever u want but the best time to start is 16-18 depending on the person BUT ur right that's only for max mmuscle growth u wanna build strength u can start young but u wont get huge muscles just cuz ur younger u know it's al a myth with the growth c**p im 15 and just started working out..my friend has been working out since he was 13 so yea dont listen to ur school  

Answer 2

OMG we can lift weights at our middle schol and some people there are 11 including me and ive lifted weights b4 DANG!

Answer 3

Depends on what your lifting. If you are just looking to stay in shape and tone up a bit it is usually fine. At such a young age however heavy weights could damage your growth plates and result in you not reaching your max height potential. Good old push-ups and chin-ups never did any harm, and they can make a huge difference in your fitness.

Answer 4

I don't think guys stop growing until they're 20!

girls are a little younger, 2-3 years after their periods.

So if you stopped growing, you should be fine.

Theres a guy who started lifting when he was like 12?13. He was REALLY BUFF. but he's only like 5'3 because he lift so early.

Answer 5

13. when i took athletics in middle school we lifted weights w/ the coach