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au asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

i am 16 years old.can i start working out for 6 pack abs?

do u think its the right age for me start working out or should i wait for some more time.more over there is a common belief that once u start working out ur height stops growing.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Do not touch any weights or other mechanical exercise instruments till you attain the age of 19-20 yrs or you might cause harm & permanent damage to yr muscles, let yr body develop naturally in its natural way, then go ahead.

    Source(s): GK
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I have never heard of the height issue. Sixteen is a great age to begin. The reason why is because you are young making your goals, usually, easier to reach. It will also get you in the habit of good health and won't have to lose all the extra few pounds you gain in the next few years. I think it was 70% of college freshmen gain some weight. If you are already in the habit of working out, you less likely to experience this problem. I know I stopped working out for about a year and in my first semester of college I realized I had gained fifteen pounds! I lost it, of course. Now, I will never let that happen again.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yeah fo sho!

    16 Is a perfect age to start working out!

    Don't be scared about stunting your growth. Thats just a rumour xP

    Alot of body builders eg; Arnold Swarchanegger (LOL) started working out when he was a teen. NOW HE'S LIKE 6 FOOT TALL!!!

    So yeh. Its noot yet proven, to be a fact that working out strongly at a young age stunts growth.

  • 1 decade ago

    Dude I started working out when I was like 3 years old.

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  • 1 decade ago

    as long as you work out the right way it should be fine.

    my friend has had 6 pack abs since he was 13 and he's 6'4 now.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Horrible. 18+

  • 1 decade ago

    start right now your body will be adapted to this workout and you will get a wonderful result just do stretching before workout and after and your height will get growing taller .

  • 1 decade ago

    ive been working out seriously since i was 12. it hasnt affected me any. now im 15 yrs old, 5'8 and 195lbs.

  • 1 decade ago

    Training under a good trainer will help you.Otherwise it will harm you.

  • 1 decade ago

    yup

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