Does Building Muscle Affect Height?

Question

A 14-year-old has a strong interest in building muscle but has heard that it may stimulate the secretion of male hormones, leading to precocious puberty, and precocious puberty may accelerate bone closure. Therefore, he wants to know if building muscle really causes bones to close faster, thereby affecting height growth.

Answer

Height growth is influenced not only by genetic factors but also by nutrition intake and other factors. It is recommended that adolescents pay attention to a balanced diet and engage in appropriate exercise training during their growth period. Moderate exercise not only does not affect height growth but can also promote healthy physical development. If you find that your height is significantly lower than that of peers, consider undergoing an X-ray examination to assess the bone closure situation and whether there are endocrine function disorders.