this question cant really be "answered" but perhaps some of you may have some insight.

basically, the last couple months ive noticed ive hit the point where i grow facial hair quickly and fully, as opposed to the sporatic growth typical of early/mid puberty.

now, it wasnt until a bit after i started lifting regularly that this happened. at the same time, i am a 16 y/o male, so it would be around time where this would just happen anyway.

it just makes me wonder, would the weight lifting cause my body to produce more testosterone, or otherwise produce changes with my hormones that would bring on the hair growth?

just something i thought about recently, any insight is welcome.

Well, after starting weightlifting again I found several pimples on my arm near the shoulder. My skin there feels a little bumpier. I have never had a pimple problem anywhere, so I was surprised. I am also in my mid-30's so who knows! If I start to grow a beard I WILL cry though ;)

Well, after starting weightlifting again I found several pimples on my arm near the shoulder. My skin there feels a little bumpier. I have never had a pimple problem anywhere, so I was surprised. I am also in my mid-30's so who knows! If I start to grow a beard I WILL cry though ;)

At first I thought, wow... this guy is taking the clean look a tad *too* far...then I read your gender!

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Damn, I'm 18... I wish all my weight-lifting had led to quick and full facial hair. It's probably just coincidence.

Damn, I'm 18... I wish all my weight-lifting had led to quick and full facial hair. It's probably just coincidence.

Heh, I suggest enjoying not having to shave facial hair for as long as you can!

My brother has 3 long beard hairs. 3! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm 20 and my facial hair has certainly gotten thicker since I started lifting, actually more changes, I have more chest hair and hair on my stomach

I'm 20 and my facial hair has certainly gotten thicker since I started lifting, actually more changes, I have more chest hair and hair on my stomach
hmm.. well that would definitely imply that the lifting had a part, because i doubt you would see increases like that at age 20 normally.

anyone have anymore input/info that would cover this at all? i was thinking one of the boards "experts" may drop in, perhaps jeremy likness?

Some would say yes, weightlifting can increase test levels. I've read some articles touting squats as a means of increasing test levels. I have however never read anything really concrete on this issue. I wouldn't mind hearing from Jeremy on this either.

Diet might be different. As soon as I started eating more red meat I noticed changes that made me feel like test levels were higher. Again, no concrete info, but I've read tons of articles saying more fat consumption can improve test levels.

Weight lifting does impact hormone levels. For example, prolonged, intense training can increase cortisol levels. This, however, can be replaced with a surge in testosterone product to counteracct the cortisol and recover. There is also evidence that certain styles of training increase human growth hormone levels as well - especially the big, compound movements like squat and bench press.

I don't believe these changes are significant enough to compete with what is naturally going on through the process of puberty. For example, I don't think if a 15-year old boy starts training heavy that his voice will suddenly change ... that will happen soon enough on its own.

Jeremy

Some would say yes, weightlifting can increase test levels. I've read some articles touting squats as a means of increasing test levels. I have however never read anything really concrete on this issue. I wouldn't mind hearing from Jeremy on this either.

Diet might be different. As soon as I started eating more red meat I noticed changes that made me feel like test levels were higher. Again, no concrete info, but I've read tons of articles saying more fat consumption can improve test levels.