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Do you grow after 17?

I’m currently 6ft at 17 years and 4 months old and I’ve been growing rapidly since 15
My dad is only 5ft10 and but my mum is about 5’10 as well
Is it possible for me to carry on growing for another year or two? Would love to make it to 6ft1 or 6ft2
Probably not. Biologically most people stop growing at around this time however you can still go to the gym and play sports especially things like basketball and develop/strengthen your muscles and maybe you will gain an inch who knowws
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You can continue growing until your in your twenties, some people stop growing in their teens some don't. It's different for everyone.
Men grow into their 20s. Men mainly get stockier / wider in their 20s though.

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