Full body height increase is best achieved through a combination of stretching exercises and adequate nutrition. Increasing height naturally is a slow process determined by both genetic and environmental factors. As long as an individual sets realistic goals, they can become taller even after 27 to 28 years of age.
How Height Increasing Exercises Work
The best exercises to increase height incorporate stretching and high intensity flexing. This triggers the pituitary gland to produce more Human Growth Hormone (HGH) which facilitates the development of cartilages and bones. With consistent effort, the practitioner can increase their height.
Height increase exercises should ideally work on both the upper and the lower body. Exercises conventionally used to grow tall focus solely on the upper body thereby restricting growth. To obtain maximum benefits, the following exercise should be performed thrice a week with at least a 48-hour rest period between two sessions.
Skipping / Basketball – Jumping Helps Increase Height
This is one of the most popular ways of increasing height. Jumping pumps greater blood to the bones. It also stimulates the long bones of the body to acquire greater length, density and mass.
Vertical Hanging – Stretches the Spine
This is possibly the simplest way of growing taller. Hanging extends the spine by encouraging the cartilages in the vertebrae to grow. This enhances the length of the body.
Vertical Bend - Height Increasing Stretch
This move is performed while standing with the legs slightly apart and then bending to touch the floor. It flexes the spine and facilitates its growth. The ultimate goal is to be able to place the palm completely on the floor without bending the knee.
Cobra Pose – Yoga Spine Stretching Posture
This yoga asana starts with the practitioner lying flat on the floor with their chest touching the ground. To complete the stance, the individual lifts their upper body and stretches as much as possible. The pose has to be held for at least 15 to 20 seconds while maintaining a still upper body.
Standing Vertical Stretch –Lower Body Height Increase
This move stretches the spine and increases blood flow to the lower body. It involves stretching vertically on the toes with arms outstretched upwards. The position should be held for 30 to 60 seconds.
Lying Two Way Stretch
This stretch has to be performed in sets of three to four repetitions each of which is held for 20 to 30 seconds. The person should start by lying flat on the floor with their chest facing upwards. Then the arms and legs are simultaneously stretched in diametrically opposite directions.
Standing Side Bend
This position starts with the practitioner standing vertically with their feet flat on the floor. Then the body is bent sideways and stretched as far as possible. This position is held for 15 seconds. The move is then repeated with the other side of the body.
Rahul Dutta Gupta - Rahul Dutta Gupta graduated with High Honors in English Literature from St. Stephens College, Delhi University and then pursued a dual ...
