r/Sprinting • u/geogenFr • 22h ago
General Discussion/Questions Does sprint actually increase height?
For Age between 16-20
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u/polarbearsexshark 22h ago
Sprinting itself does not increase height, sprinting is a very healthy exercise which can help your body reach it’s genetic potential during puberty by increasing hormone production since your body is healthier
If your genes say your max height is 6ft but you live an unhealthy lifestyle then you’re probably going to reach anywhere from 5’7-5’11
But if you eat healthy, exercise (sprint) and take care of yourself and your posture then you are more likely to hit your genetic ceiling
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u/ExactOpposite8119 1h ago
wouldn’t be surprised if it did because sprinting releases human growth hormone
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u/LargeSector 20h ago
Yes, basketball and volleyball too, have you seen their heights?
Swimming makes your torso broader too and so on.
Trust me
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u/Successful_Mode_1464 19h ago
Probably not, but eating lots of animal foods, sleeping a lot, and getting sunlight does.
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