Author Topic: Does lifting weights make you lose height? (Read 3300 times)

Danimal77 · « **on:** January 29, 2014, 06:30:51 PM »

We know almost all the old time bodybuilders have lost a ton of height (Arnold, Lou, etc). Wrestlers who did weights have also lost a lot of height (Hogan, Superstar Billy Graham, etc). So, does lifting heavy weights prematurely compress the discs in the spine, resulting in premature height loss? When I used to lift heavy weights, I always felt more compressed. Does anyone know?

benchmstr · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2014, 06:34:27 PM »

i think im a tad bit shorter than i was 3 years ago

bench

ESFitness · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2014, 07:50:09 PM »

I've lost about an inch since my last high school sports physical my senior year.

compressed disks in my back and neck, degenerated disk(s) in neck, ect...

powerlifting/squatting takes a toll.

galeniko · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2014, 07:53:38 PM »

could very well be.

but atleast if you dont have barrel gut, and are lean you will seem taller than you are.

el numero uno · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2014, 08:01:02 PM »

I think this is absolutely true. I def think that I'm a few cm shorter than when I started lifting.

galeniko · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2014, 08:07:03 PM »

compressed spine will do this.

squats i think in particualr.

its not the only thing thatll shrink, though.

jude2 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2014, 08:12:40 PM »

Yes weight bearing exercises can do this.

Spike · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2014, 08:25:38 PM »

big chiro has a spinal decompression technique that will put 5.5inches in ur ass thus improving posterior pelvic lift

and overall quality of life

anabolichalo · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2014, 12:21:39 AM »

i dont do deadlifts or squats

the only compression would be during seated press and standing curls

i think it would be ok

Quickerblade · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2014, 02:00:44 AM »

I have lost 7 kgs in 2 weeks using the step machine.

hrspwr1 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:58:26 AM »

Yes, but it makes you wider. Kind of like squishing a water balloon.

anabolichalo · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:04:05 AM »

Quote from: hrspwr1 on January 30, 2014, 05:58:26 AM

Yes, but it makes you wider. Kind of like squishing a water balloon.

pretty much

Rascal full · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:14:15 AM »

I feel compacted sometimes so make a point of hanging off a chin up bar for as long as possible.

Think it helps because I always feel slightly better afterwards. I am six foot and want to grow not shrink.

anabolichalo · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:16:01 AM »

my spine feels much better since giving up squats and deads

didnt have any problems, but since quitting i noticed i feel much better and it doesnt pop like crazy when washing my back

Tito24 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:16:44 AM »

i know of guys whos dick became bigger in the years they worked out

BigCyp · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:21:23 AM »

I noticed my shoes got very loose after the first few years of training, so now I wear an extra pair of socks.

anabolichalo · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:27:11 AM »

Quote from: Tito24 on January 30, 2014, 06:16:44 AM

i know of guys whos dick became bigger in the years they worked out

why do the olympians have dicks the size of light switch?

CalvinH · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:32:02 AM »

Little shorter do to slipped discs.

jude2 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:18:30 PM »

Quote from: anabolichalo on January 30, 2014, 06:27:11 AM

why do the olympians have dicks the size of light switch?

That has to be shopped. Evan would wear posing trunks that small.

Big Chiro Flex · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2014, 10:38:33 PM »

Quote from: CalvinH on January 30, 2014, 06:32:02 AM

Little shorter do to slipped discs.

Doesn't even have to be "slipped discs" (FYI that's a very outdated term...discs don't really slip, they bulge, protrude, sequester, herniate.)

Most important is degenerative disc disease brought on by heavy compressive loads and poor biomechanics. You I'll absolutely lose height by the continual compression of these discs. Anyone who lifts big weight NEEDS some form of decompression therapy, it's crucial.

Big Chiro Flex · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2014, 10:39:44 PM »

Quote from: Spike on January 29, 2014, 08:25:38 PM

big chiro has a spinal decompression technique that will put 5.5inches in ur ass thus improving posterior pelvic lift

and overall quality of life

Damn straight.

Skorp1o · « **Reply #21 on:** January 31, 2014, 02:05:16 AM »

Yet how come Strong Men competitors are all 6ft6+ footers...no one here lifts as heavy and as frequently as they do, many started at a young age.

ProudVirgin69 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 31, 2014, 03:44:31 AM »

Quote from: Skorp1o on January 31, 2014, 02:05:16 AM

Yet how come Strong Men competitors are all 6ft6+ footers...no one here lifts as heavy and as frequently as they do, many started at a young age.

You might lose 1-2# over the course of a lifetime, not like half a foot

falco · « **Reply #23 on:** January 31, 2014, 05:33:54 AM »

During times i do squats and deads i shrink an inch at max.
You can also do some kind of spinal streching at the end of workouts.

CalvinH · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2014, 06:15:31 AM »

Quote from: Big Chiro Flex on January 30, 2014, 10:38:33 PM

Doesn't even have to be "slipped discs" (FYI that's a very outdated term...discs don't really slip, they bulge, protrude, sequester, herniate.)

Most important is degenerative disc disease brought on by heavy compressive loads and poor biomechanics. You I'll absolutely lose height by the continual compression of these discs. Anyone who lifts big weight NEEDS some form of decompression therapy, it's crucial.

Big Dr. Chiro Flex