I just turned 16 last month, and Im still very skinny/scrawny/have no muscle at all. I dont want to work out yet b/c i dont want to stunt my growth. Im just about 5'11 now but everybody in my family are slow growers, and usually reach 6'1, so ive got a bit more growing to do. But being skinny is really affecting my game. I know muscles are important, but i also know that height is really important too (according to my sister its even more important than looks). Any advice?
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Dinner ran three hours. She laughed at everything. You walked her to her car thinking this one's locked in.
Then: nothing. Two texts. No reply. What happened?
You did what most men do on a great date. You filled every silence, answered every question, and left her with nothing to wonder about. No mystery. Nothing to sit with when she got home.
Rule 3 of the "22 Rules" changes the ending: tell her a little, hold back the rest, and let her imagination do the chasing. The ghosting stops too.
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CactusMcDougal
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Height's not important. I'm pretty much fully grown (as in, my doctor said I probably won't grow any more) and I'm only 5' 7" - 5' 8". I occasionally get glances (not contemptuous glances either) from women. I'm not even the best looking guy in my class. I only have a little bit of arm muscle, a lot of thigh muscle, and some chest muscle, but I have a bit of a gut, not much, but a gut nonetheless. Also, lifting weights does not stunt your growth. If you aren't going to grow anymore, like me, then you're just not going to grow. Nothing can drastically influence that. So, don't be down on yourself just because you're skinny and maybe just a bit under average height.
Mr_rogers
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Average height isn't 6' for a full grown male, I don't think. Average is about 5'8" to 5'9".CactusMcDougal said:
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Wow, I did not know that. Around 6' 0 - 6' 1 seems to be the average where I live. Maybe the old saying about Texas is true!Mr_rogers said:
It's the same where I live to. I'm 5'9 and 16, but most boys seem to tower over me.
Also, that stuff about weight training stunting your growth is a myth:
http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/derek42.htm
Go hit the gym, man!
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Precursor
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omg im only 5'6 and im 16.. turning 17 very soon.. Ahh lol
and i never felt scrawny until i read your post =(!!
and i never felt scrawny until i read your post =(!!
I'm ****ing scrawny myself. 5'11 120 lbs. You can check the Health and Fitness, and over 2 years I've gone from 100 lbs to 120. I hope to gain 30 lbs in the next year.
Being scrawny is a bad thing, but you can stand command respect. I can command respect. I get picked on for my weight, but I'm not someone everyone picks on. I'm not the neighborhood joke. Now as for girls, we're screwed. We just have to fill in. Take Whey, get some weights, and do it. There are plenty of articles here by Warboss Alex that can help you.
Being scrawny is a bad thing, but you can stand command respect. I can command respect. I get picked on for my weight, but I'm not someone everyone picks on. I'm not the neighborhood joke. Now as for girls, we're screwed. We just have to fill in. Take Whey, get some weights, and do it. There are plenty of articles here by Warboss Alex that can help you.
Skilla_Staz
Master Don Juan
Men's fitness is good for the Health Tips and Sex stuff, but as far as working out gos, you might as well look at TNation and lifting forums...they're MUCH better.
Also, this belongs in the "Health and Fitness" forum.
Height isn't too important. Just go for shorter chicks. I'm 5'9 and I love my shorties (4'10-5'5). Works out well for me.
Also, this belongs in the "Health and Fitness" forum.
Height isn't too important. Just go for shorter chicks. I'm 5'9 and I love my shorties (4'10-5'5). Works out well for me.
THE_ADDMAN
Master Don Juan
5'6, 165 :rockon:
Skilla_Staz
Master Don Juan
Well blah blah on you Mr. "I weigh more than Evan but i'm 3 inches shorter"
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THE_ADDMAN
Master Don Juan
I can only squat around 225 though. I admit, I aint been in the weight room for a while.
I been combining my runs with chin-ups, dips etc (on monkey bars I run across) to keep myself strong until I get the money for a gym
good sub for the poor DJ
I been combining my runs with chin-ups, dips etc (on monkey bars I run across) to keep myself strong until I get the money for a gym
good sub for the poor DJ
neonlimited
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wtf
yo dont be a ***** dude dont make excuses like stunt my growth go read up goto bodybuilding.com and go read the stickies in the teen section u beeeitch
yo dont be a ***** dude dont make excuses like stunt my growth go read up goto bodybuilding.com and go read the stickies in the teen section u beeeitch
Skilla_Staz
Master Don Juan
And THERE goes the politeness...
ADD. You in college or anything?
ADD. You in college or anything?
THE_ADDMAN
Master Don Juan
college right now
and before you say it, yes I have used the college gym. it sucks. not even a squat rack or proper bench. its all machines
and before you say it, yes I have used the college gym. it sucks. not even a squat rack or proper bench. its all machines
Skilla_Staz
Master Don Juan
That is pretty lame. I'd save up some serious green and buy myself a squat rack, barbell, weights, dumbells and a bench. Thats all you need really. Maybe as you grow financially, add some more stuff.
Sorry to hijack the thread guys.
Sorry to hijack the thread guys.
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Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.
You've been "getting ready" for two years.
She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.
Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.
THE_ADDMAN
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I would if I could man. unfortunately, my dorm room is tiny. First semester is almost over, during christmas break I'm gonna work and make some $$, then gonna join a nearby gym. Semester 2, my time to shine!
Man, this squat withdrawl is getting to me...
Man, this squat withdrawl is getting to me...