Well Michael Phelps spine is definitely very broad and lengthy. That gives me the impression that anyone who practices swimming will make their shoulder broader and their spine lengthier. I also think that being in the water is an absolute advantage than doing ''stretching exercises and hanging'' on land because there is no gravity exerting on your spine. Thus, after a long period of time in the water, your spine will adapt and shape into the shape that you force it to grow into.

But the biggest question is, ''Is gain from the spine permanent?'' And what is the best method of achieving gain? Will stretches and hanging alone do the trick? Or do we also need to incorporate swimming in our routine if we are going to gain height through our spine.

He is genetically a giant.
not because of swimming.
But there are people who get results for swimming.
Don't worry.

Yes I would incorporate swimming into the routine, it helps to stretch your upper body once in a while when say your majority of workout is oriented towards cycling or running.

(03-03-2010 12:24 AM)Gamepro60 Wrote:  Well Michael Phelps spine is definitely very broad and lengthy. That gives me the impression that anyone who practices swimming will make their shoulder broader and their spine lengthier. I also think that being in the water is an absolute advantage than doing ''stretching exercises and hanging'' on land because there is no gravity exerting on your spine. Thus, after a long period of time in the water, your spine will adapt and shape into the shape that you force it to grow into.

But the biggest question is, ''Is gain from the spine permanent?'' And what is the best method of achieving gain? Will stretches and hanging alone do the trick? Or do we also need to incorporate swimming in our routine if we are going to gain height through our spine.

(03-03-2010 08:59 AM)Kahsu Wrote:  Yes I would incorporate swimming into the routine, it helps to stretch your upper body once in a while when say your majority of workout is oriented towards cycling or running.

(03-03-2010 12:24 AM)Gamepro60 Wrote:  Well Michael Phelps spine is definitely very broad and lengthy. That gives me the impression that anyone who practices swimming will make their shoulder broader and their spine lengthier. I also think that being in the water is an absolute advantage than doing ''stretching exercises and hanging'' on land because there is no gravity exerting on your spine. Thus, after a long period of time in the water, your spine will adapt and shape into the shape that you force it to grow into.

But the biggest question is, ''Is gain from the spine permanent?'' And what is the best method of achieving gain? Will stretches and hanging alone do the trick? Or do we also need to incorporate swimming in our routine if we are going to gain height through our spine.

Will I still be able to gain height through my spine with only stretches and hanging? Because I don't have a pool nearby that I know of.

NO Gamer, I don't know how many times it has been said.

PHELPS IS A GENETIC FREAK WITH A LONG BACK, RIDICULOUS ARMS AND STUMPY LEGS. NONE OF THOSE TRAITS WERE DUE TO SWIMMING.

In all honesty, you'd have to talk to someone whos tried it. There are a lot of different opinions on this.

My thoughts are that it will work a whole lot better than doing nothing, and worst case senario, you become an in-shape swimmer.

I love swimming. Swimming make you stronger.

(03-03-2010 02:48 PM)Ironymagnet Wrote:  In all honesty, you'd have to talk to someone whos tried it. There are a lot of different opinions on this.

My thoughts are that it will work a whole lot better than doing nothing, and worst case senario, you become an in-shape swimmer.

The pool at my club is clsoed down for maintainence for a whole friggin month and I tried out the public swimming pool on Tuesday, it was packed with people I couldn't swim a full lap wtihout stopping twice!

darn I need to find a better place if I were to keep my height growth hopes alive

So Kashu, what is your opinion on swimming, did it help you grow?

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Sorry, a little addy here, I forgot to mention but, most importantly, is your plates fused, if you don't know, then how old are you when you started swimming.

I love long-distance swimming too.
I think it will help me grow.