Your Growth Plates Never Close: How to Grow Taller

Introduction

• Growth plates never actually close.
• Possible to grow taller at any age.
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What are Growth Plates?

• Thin layers of cartilage at the ends of bones, called epiphyseal plates.
• Made of hyaline cartilage, distinct from elastic cartilage in ears.

The Growth Process

• Longitudinal bone growth in children/adolescents from epiphyseal plates.
• Process called endochondral ossification: cartilage cells (chondrocytes) turn into bone cells.
• Growth spurts: epiphyseal cartilage grows, partly turning into bone over time.
• Misconception: once fully ossified, growth is thought to stop permanently.

The Science

• Epiphyseal cartilage mostly closes but growth plates remain open.
• Articular cartilage in knees, ankles, spine remains unossified to maintain mobility.
• Two types of chondrocytes:
  • Epiphyseal chondrocytes (turn into bone).
  • Articular chondrocytes (unable to turn into bone directly).
• Articular chondrocytes can become epiphyseal chondrocytes, enabling further growth.

Stimulating Growth

Mechanical Stimuli

• Generate tension on bones (not compressive force) via exercises.
• Program recommendation: The Skyscraper Method.

Chemical Stimuli

• Hormones and proteins (e.g., HGH and IGF-1) are crucial.
• Increase HGH naturally:
  • Consume at least 125g of protein daily.
  • Ensure sufficient sleep.
  • Perform sprints: five 10-second sprints, 1-3 minutes rest, 2-3 times a week.
• Post-sprint, spike insulin to enhance IGF-1 levels.
  • High protein intake + carbs/milk with sugar after sprinting.

Recommendations

• Check out related programs: The Skyscraper Method and Growth Hormone Optimization.
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