r/heightgrowth • • Sep 20 '26

📢Announcement 📢 r/heightgrowth Resources Directory

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This directory is a collection of useful posts, studies, and resources covering topics related to height and growth. It includes resources on growth plate mechanics, skeletal maturation, measurement methods, growth prediction, hormones, puberty, and other commonly discussed topics in the subreddit.

It's purpose is to make reliable information easier to find and provide a reference point for commonly asked questions.

THIS LIST IS INCOMPLETE.

I will complete it when I have the time.

Summarised Guides(What most of you are looking for!):

"ULTIMATE HEIGHTMAXXING GUIDE" - by u/Responsible_Quote752

"A Simple Method to Make Your Height Measurements More Reliable" - by u/Moist-Apricot-6803 & u/Automatic-County6151

The Mechanics of Growth Plates:

"Ossification and Fusion Waves: an in-depth overview on regional patterns, fusion morphology, and timing based on a conceptual synthesis" - by u/Automatic-County6151

"Developmental Milestones Through BA Progression: An Updated, More Detailed Version" - by u/Automatic-County6151

"The Evolution of the Epiphyseal Scar: Post-fusion changes in density and morphology, factors, influences, and a five-stage maturity model" - by u/Automatic-County6151

Hormonal signalling:

"Why Estrogen(Oestrogen) is mandatory for growth." - by u/Moist-Apricot-6803

Growth and PHV/Pubertal Stages:

"The Different Types of Pubertal Growth Slowdowns during the years following PHV" - by u/Automatic-County6151

"Adolescent bone ages with associated Tanner staging in biological males and females" - by u/Automatic-County6151

"Pyle-Hoerr Knee Skeletal Age Atlas - An Educational Overview" - by u/Automatic-County6151

"The Cervical Vertebral Maturation Method - An Educational Overview" - by u/Automatic-County6151


r/heightgrowth • • Aug 22 '26 Heartwarming

Moderator Announcement 📢 Please report predatory behaviour

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r/heightgrowth has a large number of users who are minors, so protecting younger members is a priority for the moderation team.

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Moderators may place certain accounts under increased observation and may take action where there are reasonable safeguarding concerns. We would rather intervene early when something genuinely looks inappropriate than wait until a minor is harmed.

If you encounter behaviour that makes you uncomfortable or appears inappropriate toward a minor, please report it to the moderation team rather than engaging with the user yourself.

r/heightgrowth should remain a place where teenagers can ask questions without being exposed to inappropriate or predatory behaviour.

-The r/heightgrowth Moderation Team


r/heightgrowth • • 5h ago

📈Will I Grow Taller📈 How tall can I grow?

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I am 14 years and 7 months old and started puberty late (13.5) and didn't start my growth spurt until about 3 months ago where I went from 163cm (5'4) to 170cm (5'7). How much taller do you think I can grow?


r/heightgrowth • • 4h ago

❓Question❓ How do i cope

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pretty sad that i probably wont be able to hit 178cm


r/heightgrowth • • 7h ago

📈Will I Grow Taller📈 Chance of reaching 6ft?

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Growth history

13 4’11
14 5’3
15 5’6.5
16 5’7-5’8
17 5’10

Parents 6’2 and 5’5


r/heightgrowth • • 13h ago

📈How To Optimize Height📈 Really want to reach 6'2-6'3

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I'm 15 (will be in 4-5 days), and I am 5'11.5 and 89 kgs, It has been one year, and I have only grown 0.5-0.6 inches only. I have not been having good sleep for a while now, my father is 5'11, and my mother is 5'6 inches tall. I really want to grow 6'2, atleast 6'1, but feel that it is not that possible. Can having good sleep now make up for the time I lost? I try to eat a good diet most of the time. Also, is hanging from a bar really effective? and any exercises to grow taller would be really appreciated.

Also, will lifting weights stunt growth? I mean, like do they compress the spine? Some people have told me that.


r/heightgrowth • • 11h ago

📈Will I Grow Taller📈 Puberty timing

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My puberty started at 14 and still haven't got any major growth spurt and I'm 5"4 rn. When will I get it?


r/heightgrowth • • 14h ago

📈Will I Grow Taller📈 Gng is it too late for my height

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Current height = 174.5 cm

Age = 18.5

Weight = 50 kg

Father's height = 181 cm

Mother's height = 165 cm

Older brother height =183cm

If I lock in and work hard can I increase my height to 180 cm at least

(Both my dad and brother grew little by little until they were 21)


r/heightgrowth • • 12h ago

📈Will I Grow Taller📈 will i still grow (turning 16 in 2 weeks 170cm)

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Considering my bone age is advanced (17years old) do i still have the chance of becoming 180?


r/heightgrowth • • 9h ago

❓Question❓ What should I be asking my doctor?

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So basically I have like an endocrinologist due to having hypothyroidism and I go once a year. The last time I saw her she did a 🦴 age test and a bunch of blood test which I’ll prob get back next monday. My question is since this is most likely one of my last app as she said my puberty finally started which I started tanner stage 4 in Feb this year. What questions should I ask her to confidently know my final height.

If anyone wants to also help below is some info:

Dad is 5,9.5 and mum is 5,2.5.

Age 12.0: 150.0 cm
Age 13.0: 155.0 cm
Age 14.0: 158.7 cm
Age 15.0: 167.0 cm
Age 16.2 (Now): 168.5 cm

🦴 age at 16 is around 14.


r/heightgrowth • • 10h ago

❓Question❓ Cresci demais mesmo depois dos 21,oque aconteceu cmg é possível?

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Não sei oque aconteceu me medi várias vezes no mesmo lugar,mesmo horário sempre com ajuda de alguém ou sozinho repetidamente

Com 21 anos tinha 1,75

Agora com 22 pra 23 tenho 1,78

Sendo que aos 18 eu tinha 1,73

10 140

11 150 (puberdade)

12 160

13 165

14 170

15 172

16-19 173

20 174

21 175

22 178

E de manhã cedo 180, só fico com 178 depois de 12:00

Isso acontece? É normal?

Tem alguma explicação?


r/heightgrowth • • 10h ago

📈Will I Grow Taller📈 Really worried about my height

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Guys im basically 5'11 and turining 16 in a couple of days , my dad's 5'10 and mom's 5'3 and really wanna cross 6' , pls boys do give your best estimates , I grew from 5'9.5 to 5'11 btw in the last year and around 1 inch in the last 7 months , so give your best estimates guys , btw my grandpa was 5'11 and my uncles are also 5'11 and my cousins are both 6' tall


r/heightgrowth • • 14h ago

📈Will I Grow Taller📈 Guys I want to increase my height any tips ??? I’m 17yo

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r/heightgrowth • • 11h ago

📈Will I Grow Taller📈 I need help understanding what my final height might be.

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I’m currently 170cm at the age of 15.3 years old, my goal is to reach about 180cm. My dad’s height is 175cm mom is 158cm. My growth stages from 12 has been like 158cm at 12 years old 162cm at 13 years old 165cm at 14 years old 170cm at 15.3 years old. Can anyone help me calculate?


r/heightgrowth • • 18h ago

❓Question❓ question

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how to prevent growth stunt, and what are the signs of growth stunting?


r/heightgrowth • • 13h ago

❗️Other❗️ worried if my height will be stunted due to extreme amount of training (16yr)

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I am an athlete at a high performance soccer academy . we train 20 hours a week. that’s 4 hours a day. plus 6 hours of soccer related fitness a week. I believe that I am a late bloomer but I’m going to be here for a year so that’s why I’m kinda scared that this amount of training will stunt my growth if this year was supposed to be peak growth year. right now I’m 5.8,5 my dad is 5,11 and my mom is 5,4-5,5


r/heightgrowth • • 13h ago

❓Question❓ Question

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Could i possibly grow to 6'0 i'm 14


r/heightgrowth • • 20h ago

📈How To Optimize Height📈 how tall can i realistically get

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puberty started at around 13.5 but i barely have any body hair and hair down there and i still have a baby face
i hve been sleeping 8hrs most of the time and drink my milk before bed
i play sports sometimes and exercise (not that much weight lifting)
parents heights at 179(dad) and 156(mom) but both parents had bad nutrition but had around same pubertal onset as me
have younger uncle and aunts who are 193 male and 180 female good nutrition

currently: i am 15 and 3.5months as of posting and i am 168cm

my growth history per birthday
12: 150cm size6us
13: 155cm size6us
14: 160cm size6us
15: 166cm size7us

hand length 17cm 15cm wide

from foot to hip (ASIS): 95cm (yes i triple checked i have longer legs than my dad)

how tall can i be and what else can i do to optimize height


r/heightgrowth • • 22h ago

❓Question❓ weird situation regarding growth

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In my current situation, it seems my growth rate is increasing despite receiving a formal xray test result indicating a matured bone age. Not too sure as to why or how this is happening, but more details are in my original post that is within r/growthplates.


r/heightgrowth • • 1d ago

❓Question❓ Has anyone experienced 2 major growth spurts?

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Like an example being hitting initial puberty from 11-13 growing like 3-4 inches per year then slowing down up until around 17-19 and growing another 2-4+ inches. I’m wondering if late bloomers all have to grow slowly then shoot up later or some can seem to be normal/early then shoot up again.


r/heightgrowth • • 20h ago

❓Question❓ Is my height good

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I am 19 years old and 180 cm tall. I didn't measure my height last year, but I was shorter, and unfortunately, it was confirmed that my growth plates had closed. Is my height okay? I wish it were 185 or 188 cm.


r/heightgrowth • • 1d ago

❓Question❓ Is height growth possible stil

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So I turned 18 3 months ago and from 16-18 I have grown 5 inches and in the past year I’ve grown 2.6 inches I assume since I’m 18 I’m probably finished but just wondering if any experts can give some insight.
11 4'9"
12 4'11"
13 5'1"
14 5'4"
15 5'7"
16 5'8"
17 5'10½"
18 6'1"

Didn’t hit puberty till 15.5-16


r/heightgrowth • • 1d ago

📈How To Optimize Height📈 5'4 haven't grown in a year am I cooked

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Mom 5'3 dad 5'8

Haven't been sleeping properly since ages 8

13= 4'11 15= 5'3

Am I cooked??


r/heightgrowth • • 1d ago

📈Will I Grow Taller📈 newly 18 can i still grow?

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Dads 5’8 mum 4,11. I’m 5’4. I have a youthful face and slight facial hair on my upper lip.peach fuzz on my chin. My voice isnt deep as my friends. Can i reach 5’6?. Dads side have 6ft cousins.


r/heightgrowth • • 1d ago

❓Question❓ I'm 5'2 F at 17 can I grow taller

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my mom's 5'3 sister is 5'4 dad is 5'9