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Exercises to increase height
I am 20 years young. Is it possible to increase height now? I just want 1 inch growth. My current heoght is 5' 6". Are there any exercises to increase height by 1 inch at this age?
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Cycling and hanging exercise
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It is Possible. Some Exercises Helps The Body To Grow Better And Before 21 You Can Achieve Your Optimum Health.
Few Details Are Required About You Like Body Weight & Physical Health. A Video Examination is Also Required To Prescribe The Right Exercises Program for You According To Your Body Type.
Some Ayurvedic Medicine Also Help in Growth of Body.
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You should do pull-ups, rope jumping exercises, jumping jack..
If you are a beginner start the exercises with low repetition and gradually increase it after every 15 days.
Do these exercises for 6 months..
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Can try with jumping exercises, but i dont think if the bones are fused your height wont grow.
anyways try for few months.
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Don't be fooled by frauds. Your growth plate in bones are fused & you won't get taller. That's the truth
.Google for" fusion of growth plates in bones" & find out yourself.
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Dr. Sukriti Manchanda (PT)
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4 yrs exp
Delhi
Few exercises can be done to increase height along with dietary plan which depends on various bodily factors. For that, proper assessment of your food intake and growth factors can be done.
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Consult an exercise therapist (online is also possible) for proper strength and conditioning of the body.
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