Teen Development: Puberty Stages, Growth & Muscle Gain

Puberty involves five distinct stages that impact both physical growth and psychological wellness. Proper nutrition is essential for supporting growth spurts and helping teenage boys safely gain muscle.

Growth Spurts in Teenagers

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Matthew Lee

Due to increasing amounts of sex hormones during and after puberty, boys and girls grow considerably during their teenage years, according to the website Kids Health. While girls tend to begin these growth spurts earlier, boys tend to grow taller and over a longer period of time.

Matthew Lee has been writing professionally since 2007. Past and current research projects have explored the effect of a diagnosis of breast cancer on lifestyle and mental health and adherence to lifestyle-based (i.e. nutrition and exercise) and drug therapy treatment programs. He holds a Master of Arts in psychology from Carleton University and is working toward his doctorate in health psychology.