Grow Taller With Exercise

It may be counter-intuitive to some people that exercise can help you grow taller. My grandmother used to stop my brother whenever he would lift weights, saying that it would prevent him from growing tall. To her, the weight pushes you down and compresses you, the direct opposite of growing "up."

Nowadays we know better, but I've found that there are still some people out their who are afraid of lifting weights because it might "push them down" when what they need is the opposite.

So yes, numerous studies have shown, and doctors tell us, that exercising helps to add to your height, and no, lifting weights won't push you down and prevent your growth. A simple explanation that I've read on the net is that exercise, any type of exercise, produces lactate in your body. That feeling described as acid burn is produced by lactic acid accumulating in your muscles, so I guess it's true that lactate is produced. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Lactate just so happens to be an essential component in the secretion of Human Growth Hormones (HGH), which as we've discussed in previous posts is the main component in height gain. So there is a direct link between exercise and growth, but there is no direct link I've found connecting weight-lifting (done moderately, of course) and stunted growth.

If you do want height-building exercises that are not counter-intuitive, you can also do stretches, which are also a form of exercise. The first one you can do is called the forward bend. Standing straight with feet shoulder-width apart, place the palms of your hands flat on the front of your thighs. Slowly, slide your hands down your legs, bending at the hips and spine while keeping the knees straight. Go down as far as you can comfortable go, then lightly hold whatever part of your legs you've reached. Now, pull down just a little bit more with your arms, bending your spine even more, but stop just short of feeling any pain. There shouldn't be any pain, just a bit of discomfort. Hold this position for 20 seconds, then release.

Next, lying face down on the floor, use your arms to life your torso up, as if you were doing push-ups, but keep your hips firmly touching the floor, so that only your spine bends back. Again, stop just short of feeling any pain, hold for 20 seconds, then release.

Do these two exercises in the morning and evening, then as you get used to it, increase the times in the day that you do it, up to around five or six times a day. Remember, never over-strain or put yourself in any pain.

These exercises will stretch your spine and strengthen the muscles that support it, as well as add flexibility to your shoulders, torso, and thighs. Do them regularly along with all the other height-incease habits, and you will grow taller.

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