Does weight lifting change your jaw structure - Bodybuilding Discussion on Bodybuilding.net Training Forum

randome · 07-01-2006, 07:44 PM

It seems buffer people generally also have a larger more defined jaw structure (a good thing)... is this due to the testosterone generated from lifting (more prominent chins have something to do with higher testosterone levels).

Or does weightlifting not really effect the face at all?

EricT · 07-01-2006, 08:08 PM

Weightlifting alone cannot generate above normal levels of test (i.e. above a certain parameter considered "normal") and so is not likely to lead to your jaw growing past it's normal genetic size.

markdk86 · 07-02-2006, 06:19 AM

You can't change your bone structure. It isn't possible.

I want to bitch slap you now for even thinking that -_-

randome · 07-02-2006, 10:26 AM

perhaps i should rephrase
it is obviously impossible during older ages... but during ages 14-18 your bone structure changes significantly anyways... due to testosterone increases during puberty

I was just wondering if body building leads to similar things or enhances them

verbatimreturned · 07-02-2006, 10:27 AM

Well with the use of certaint drugs you can. HGH being one that has side effects similar to this.

EricT · 07-02-2006, 10:36 AM

Well there's your answer to some of those prominent jaw lines you see on bb'rs. But weight lifting alone, during puberty or no, is not going to effect you jaw structure. Your body has checks and balances that are not going to be overcome. Yes, during puperty there is more test circulating and I suppose it is possible to have hormone imbalances during purberty that could lead to a larger or smaller jaw...especially if puberty was shorter or longer, whihch is a big determining factor. But while you can take advantage of this period to grow more muscle during puberty (and you're growing a lot naturally) you can't effect the size of your jaw.

Colermoler · 07-08-2006, 08:02 PM

No, you can't change the line of your jawbone. You can have your jaw broken and reset in an extended position. I believe the best answer to your q. is that BB's and other athletic people have a more defined jawline because they have less fat on their face.

07-01-2006, 07:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
randome Rank: New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9	Does weight lifting change your jaw structure It seems buffer people generally also have a larger more defined jaw structure (a good thing)... is this due to the testosterone generated from lifting (more prominent chins have something to do with higher testosterone levels). Or does weightlifting not really effect the face at all?

07-01-2006, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,835 Country: Gender:	Weightlifting alone cannot generate above normal levels of test (i.e. above a certain parameter considered "normal") and so is not likely to lead to your jaw growing past it's normal genetic size.
	EricT's Sig:I'm tired of the myth that bb'rs aren't flexible. As a group, they are extremely flexible. They have an amazing ability to bend over, place their heads between their legs, and blow smoke up their own asses.

07-02-2006, 06:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
markdk86 Rank: Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 104	You can't change your bone structure. It isn't possible. I want to bitch slap you now for even thinking that -_-
markdk86 Rank: Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 104

07-02-2006, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,835 Country: Gender:	Well there's your answer to some of those prominent jaw lines you see on bb'rs. But weight lifting alone, during puberty or no, is not going to effect you jaw structure. Your body has checks and balances that are not going to be overcome. Yes, during puperty there is more test circulating and I suppose it is possible to have hormone imbalances during purberty that could lead to a larger or smaller jaw...especially if puberty was shorter or longer, whihch is a big determining factor. But while you can take advantage of this period to grow more muscle during puberty (and you're growing a lot naturally) you can't effect the size of your jaw.
	EricT's Sig:I'm tired of the myth that bb'rs aren't flexible. As a group, they are extremely flexible. They have an amazing ability to bend over, place their heads between their legs, and blow smoke up their own asses.

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07-02-2006, 10:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
randome Rank: New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9	perhaps i should rephrase it is obviously impossible during older ages... but during ages 14-18 your bone structure changes significantly anyways... due to testosterone increases during puberty I was just wondering if body building leads to similar things or enhances them

07-02-2006, 10:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
verbatimreturned Rank: Lightweight Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new york Posts: 1,376 Country: Gender:	Well with the use of certaint drugs you can. HGH being one that has side effects similar to this.

07-08-2006, 08:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Colermoler Rank: New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	No, you can't change the line of your jawbone. You can have your jaw broken and reset in an extended position. I believe the best answer to your q. is that BB's and other athletic people have a more defined jawline because they have less fat on their face.

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