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I am 19 years old and I want to ask whether workout in gym would affect my height ? And does muscle soreness is normal after workout?
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Muscle soreness is due to deposit off lactic acid in worked out muscles. There aren't any proven studies that suggest stoppage of growth (height) iff proper workout techniques are followed.
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Height can increase only till age of 18 years.
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