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Mike (15)
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am a 5'9" 176 pound bodybuilder. I am 15 years old and can bench 130-160
pounds. My relatives are all of about average height. My question is: How much
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Mike:
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let me say that your height is the exact "average" height for 15-18 year olds.
The "average" weight for someone 5'9" is about 145 lbs, but your extra muscle
mass probably keeps you in the normal range. Concerning your question, heredity
plays an important part in height. You will most likely (but not definitely) be
close to your parents' heights. Most boys will be nearly their full adult
height between their 14th and 18th birthdays. As you know, puberty is the stage
when you'll grow the most and the fastest. If you're well developed in other
areas, then you probably will not grow too much more. If, however, you've just
recently started puberty, then you can expect your height to increase a few
more inches. But I wouldn't worry about it -- if you can bench almost your own
weight, no one will pick on you! |
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Credit: J.
Geoff Malta, MA, EdM, NCC Adolescent Therapist
Puberty 101 Archives |
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