Is it over? 5'8 at 17

[crazywazy]

Ok so my mom is 5'6, dad is 6ft and im 5'7-8 (Im 17 and I have grown 1 inch in the past 5 months)

I have never had a growth spurt before, is it likely ill still grow and hit 5'10ish or is it over and i need to accept im short.

 

[mikeperry271]

let me just use my brain power to identify your genetics, see if your growth plates are open, and see how tall you will get.
plot twist: nobody knows pal
pray for height

 

[Ihateskob]

when did you started puberty? you might be a very late bloomer

 

[crazywazy]

when did you started puberty? you might be a very late bloomer

later than everyone else, i still sounded 12 until around 2 years ago and had 0 facial hair at all, not even a pedo stache

 

[Ihateskob]

later than everyone else, i still sounded 12 until around 2 years ago and had 0 facial hair at all, not even a pedo stache

probably will grow a lot till 20, just eat enough and try to live good lifestyle. i had raging acne at 11 and changes in body so i assume not much puberty left in me (ovER) (5'10 manlet btw, out growed my parents at least)

 

[superpsycho]

could be over

 

[superpsycho]

could be over

i stopped growing at 14

 

[Zeekie]

Unless you see a doctor and get your growth plates checked, it's nearly impossible to know if you’ll keep growing. Based on your parents' height and your age, you might hit 5'9 or 5'10, maybe even taller if you're lucky. But obsessing over something you can't control (without surgery) isn’t worth it. At 5'8, you're already around average, and half the bitches out there aren’t even that tall anyway.

That said, instead of fixating on whether you can grow, your priority should be actually maximizing your potential growth. A lot of people waste time wondering about genetics instead of putting in the work, like worrying if they have good genetics for bodybuilding but never stepping into a gym. What’s the point of good genetics if you’re not doing what it takes?

Luckily, maximizing growth is straightforward:

1. Sleep: 9 hours is optimal, NOT 10, NOT 8, and definitely not less than 6. Stop using devices 30 minutes before bed, avoid eating or drinking 2-3 hours before sleeping, and try to sleep and wake up at consistent times. Get your 9 hours, no excuses.
2. Diet: Aim for 0.8g of protein per lb of body weight, enough carbs to fuel training (because yes, you should be lifting), and sufficient fats for hormonal function. Prioritize micronutrients, especially calcium, K2, phosphorus, and magnesium. Use an app like Cronometer to track them.
3. Sunlight exposure: Get sunlight in the morning and afternoon. A 15-minute walk while looking in the general direction of the sun works well.
4. Hydration: Drink at least 2L of water daily, 4L is better if you sweat a lot.
5. Exercise: Lift moderate to heavy weights (don’t get injured, just follow a proven program instead of making up your own). Incorporate HIIT cardio (e.g., Sprint 8 workout, or another high-intensity method).
6. Intermittent Fasting: Consider fasting for 16 hours daily, leaving an 8-hour eating window.
7. Supplements & Other:Most "height growth" supplements are scams, with results seen in senile lab rats with HIV or some crazy shit like that (meaning, they're not proven to work on humans. That or the evidence is purely anecdotal). Peptides and similar treatments are expensive, carry risks, and won’t work if your growth plates are already closed. However, these are worth considering for general health and recovery:
   • Magnesium Glycinate (better sleep)
   • L-Theanine (calming, improves sleep)
   • Ashwagandha (supports hormones & stress reduction)
   • Vitamin D3/K2 (bone health & growth)
   • Creatine Monohydrate (might slightly boost growth hormone, plus other proven benefits)
   • Glycine (bone health & sleep)

At the end of the day, stressing over height won’t make you taller, but optimizing your sleep, diet, and training might. Control what you can, and don’t waste time worrying about what you can’t. Love you nigga

Edit: Just in case you consider it… no, you cannot make yourself grow by jumping, hitting your shins or hanging weights on your ankles. Don't be autistic.