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 Jakarta – The child's height is related to the growth period. Boys tend to be taller than girls. This condition is influenced by genetics from both parents.

The journal Adult height, nutrition, and population health states, 80 percent of a person's height is influenced by DNA. This means, parents carry high characteristics that tend to be passed on to children.

Apart from being influenced by parents. Children can do sports to increase their height. You do this by doing the following movements:

1. Jumping Jack

Jumping jacks are a type of plyometric exercise that involves jumping to build lower body strength. This can increase heart rate and improve performance in activities.

How to do it with:

    Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms by your side.

    Jump while spreading legs.

    At the same time, raise your hands above your head and clapping your palms together.

    Return to the starting position with your hands beside your body.

    Perform 2 to 5 sets of 10 to 20 reps.

2. Single Leg Deadlifts

This exercise builds stability while jumping using one leg at a time. Here's how to do it:

    From standing, place your left foot on the floor to support your weight.

    Then position the right hand forward while bending the body. Position the body like flying.

    Align your right hand, body and right leg in a straight line.

    Then, move quickly like standing with the knee of the right leg bent at chest level.

    Return to the starting position.

    Perform 2 to 4 sets of 3 to 10 reps on each side.

3. Burpees

This exercise builds strength, endurance and fitness. Burpees work the whole body and give strength to the legs. How to do it with:

    Stand with feet shoulder width apart.

    Do push ups from a standing position quickly.

    Then stand with your legs spread apart and jump with both hands clapping.

    Perform 1 to 2 sets of 10 to 16 reps.

4. Jump Linear Forward

This exercise targets the core, hips and thighs. Make the next jump after landing and return to the starting position. This height increase exercise movement is done by:

    Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms by your side.

    Lower your body while bending over with your knees bent 30 degrees.

    Position both hands straight back.

    Jump from this position with your arms straight up.

    When landing, bend your legs and straighten your arms in front of your chest. Position the body like a squat.

    Return to the starting position.

    Do as many reps as possible with precise movements.

5. Squat Jumps

This height increase exercise movement is carried out using the strength of the body, hips and legs. Once you get used to this exercise, do it with a barbell or a pair of dumbbells. Here's how to do it:

    Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms by your side.

    Pull your shoulders and shoulder blades down.

    Keep your lower back straight, with your knees slightly bent.

    Lower your body into a squat position. Hold the position for a few seconds.

    Perform 2 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps.

Those are some sports movements to increase the height of the child. If you have problems doing this, make an appointment immediately to get treatment. If you need other information about health, lifestyle, and other healthy lifestyles, please download