Exercises that help children grow taller

Parents all hope that their children can grow taller. No matter whether it is a boy or a girl, they don't want to be very short. However, the height development of a child depends on the height of the parents. Part of it comes from genetic factors, but it does not rule out the possibility of acquired factors. Therefore, during the period of acquired height growth, you should pay attention to choosing some simple exercises to increase height development.

Exercises that help children grow taller

We all know that height is largely determined by genetic factors, but the influence of acquired factors cannot be ruled out. Moderate nutritional supplementation and adequate exercise are still very helpful for growing taller.

1. Horizontal bar hang

Hang on the horizontal bar for 20-30 seconds each time. First do the unloaded hang, then the loaded hang. Depending on the child's ability, do the forward hand-grip hang, or the upside-down hang. The stretching exercise is assisted by mom and dad, with one person holding the hands and the other holding the feet, and gently pulling the body in opposite directions at the same time, 20 seconds each time, and repeat.

2. Climb the wall

Stand facing the wall and draw a mark on the wall in advance. Then, let the child stand on tiptoe and stretch the fingers of both hands as far up as possible along the wall, trying to touch or exceed the mark. Then slowly lower your heels and hands together. Inhale when doing the upward movement and exert your abdominal muscles; exhale when lowering and relax your abdominal muscles. Repeat several times.

3. Vertical jump

Push the ground with both feet quickly and forcefully, while swinging both arms slightly from back to front and up, jump forward and upward into the air, and fully stretch your body. Start jumping with your knees bent in place, do straight-leg push-ups in the air, fully open your hip joints, arch your back, and bend your knees to cushion the impact when you land. Try your best each time and jump as high as possible each time. Repeat.

4. Swimming

When children do stretching exercises in the water, they can stretch their ligaments, which will help their joints and bones grow better. Especially the water holding and leg kicking movements of breaststroke are more conducive to exercise. It is recommended that children aged 6-10 can start learning to swim. But you must do enough warm-up exercises before swimming, and don't swim for too long.

5. Basketball, volleyball, badminton

Basketball, volleyball, and badminton involve a lot of jumping and stretching movements, which can stretch muscles and ligaments and stimulate the proliferation of epiphyseal cartilage. If your child likes more intense sports, he or she can practice this.

6. Aerobic exercise such as jogging

If the child does not like strenuous exercise, you can let him do flexibility and relaxation exercises such as splits, bending forward and backward, shaking the body, etc. For younger children, you can let them run up a slope. Find a small slope that is 20-30 meters long and not particularly steep. Let the child run back and forth, relax when climbing the slope, and speed up when going down. Repeat 2-4 times. As long as you persist in doing it, it will have a good effect on promoting height growth.