Of all the ways to add to one's height, exercises to grow taller are among the most effective. Even if you swallow HGH (Human Growth Hormone) pills every day, lead a good life with enough to eat and time to rest, the resultant effects as it relates with your height may not be as noticeable as when you complement it with body stretching exercises, particularly when you are way past your teen years. The bones of the body actually determine our heights and it has been proven that these can stretch up till our late 20's. According to scientists that study the human body, the spine is flexible and can be stretched and also holds a significant part of your height.

There are many sports that can add 2 to 3 inches to your height. Top of the list is swimming, volleyball, basketball, etc. Taking part in these sports aids the stretching of the spine and other bones. For those who don't participate in any sport, daily exercises will do. Some of the best, yet very simple exercises that can enhance height include:

Touch Toes: Stand straight up with the hands pointing upwards, bend over and attempt to touch your toes while keeping your knees straight.. The first few attempts might feel difficult, but with constant trial, you will master it.

Hanging: Gravity remains a big obstacle to growing taller, we spend most of our time in a vertical position and gravity keeps compressing the spine and joints squeezing the cartilage and making us shorter. To counter the effects of gravity, make it a habit to carry your whole weight on your hands with hanging to swings.

Pull Ups: Pull ups are excellent for stretching the lower back and helps the shoulder bone and biceps to open up. Hanging, and pull ups are a veritable combination to further advance HGH (Human Growth Hormone).

Bow Down: Try stretching by warming up on the bed resting the back against the wall then point to the ceiling and stretch. Be sure not to pull too hard but keep the back stuck to the wall the whole time.

Pelvic Shift: This exercise is aimed at stretching the spine and hips. Lie on your back with your shoulders and arms firmly planted on the floor, bend the knees and draw your feet as close to the buttocks as possible arching your back so that the pelvic thrusts forward.

Eating good food, having enough rest and taking dietary supplements will aid adding more heights, but the most effective way to gain more inches is to indulge in body stretching exercises regularly.