Does weight lifting stunt growth?

[Killface]

That makes sense. Sucks for me though, i want to be atleast 6' 2". Im only ~5' 10" right now. And I dont plan on stopping all weight lifting plans. I've been lifting for 5 weeks now and I've already added 35lbs to my bench.

Bench Press when begun: 95lbs
Bench Press as of 3/8/06: 130lbs
Thats an increase on my bench of about 7-8lbs a week! Thats insaine, I guess all of that hard work that i put into my lifting regimen is really starting to pay off! (3 weeks spent actually)

Im hoping by next Saturday I'll be at 140lbs, if i push myself hard enough. I should be at 135lbs by next week, seeing how I add ~7lbs a week.

Oh, and ~ = about, just so you know.

 

[MC]

Alright... this whole weight lifting stunting your growth thing is one of the biggest weight lifting myths:

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/expert/guys/expert_weightlifting.html
http://www.trulyhuge.com/news/tips63iq.htm

Your testosterone levels are already above normal if your a teenager, the increased levels of testosterone is what causes the dramatic changes in your body until you reach maturity, which your testosterone levels off.

I still strongly recommend you talk to a personal trainer.

 

[Optional]

Alright... this whole weight lifting stunting your growth thing is one of the biggest weight lifting myths:

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/expert/guys/expert_weightlifting.html
http://www.trulyhuge.com/news/tips63iq.htm

Your testosterone levels are already above normal if your a teenager, the increased levels of testosterone is what causes the dramatic changes in your body until you reach maturity, which your testosterone levels off.

I still strongly recommend you talk to a personal trainer.

Not according to both my Honors Anatomy and AP Bio teachers =/.