strength training and height

ORIGINAL: David1991

20in. biceps on 5'5 with a 28in. waist? thats pretty hard to believe but i guess it happens occasionally.

 
I was 6 when he was 40. I didn't see him that way. He never talked about it. One day in 1990 after my Grandmother died, the family was going through her items. I found a photo album of a BIG guy sitting next to my grandmother. I asked my uncle who it was. He took a quick look and said " Oh, thats your Dad". I said WHAT! No way. Yes, He was big when he came back from the Army. Must have been those bologna sandwiches he liked. later that day I was in her attic and found my dad's uniform. A tailored jacket with a huge chest and a small waist. I'll check with my Uncle and see if I can get one of those pictures. He has the albums now. Would make a great topic. GENETICS...

Team Keine Ausreden
47 yrs young

i'd be interested in seeing it. Not that im doubting you, it's just extremely rare to see someone outside of steroid taking bodybuilders having 20in. arms while remaining pretty lean

Duke of the Emancipation Detoxification

ORIGINAL: David1991

i'd be interested in seeing it. Not that im doubting you, it's just extremely rare to see someone outside of steroid taking bodybuilders having 20in. arms while remaining pretty lean

 
I've did not see a "Shirt off" pic. Back in those days you never did it. It was a couple of football sized biceps. I gotta get those pics from him.

Team Keine Ausreden
47 yrs young

what does that have to do with the topic?

I was referring to taller guys having a longer ROM.

Until a certain point, it seems like shorter guys/longer torso guys have an advantage over taller/longer limb guys in most lifts. Did you read that t-nation article?

I have always had an easier time deadlifting than squating/benching and cleaning. Thats just what I have noticed though.

ORIGINAL: stalloneIs#1toMe

ehh i think its a load a bull honestly everyone strongman or powerlifting
its all about how the execution of the lift is done




you talk to any powerlifter they'll tell you exactly what i said

current 3x3 max's (Work in progress)
Squat:325
Deadlift:380
Bench:265
BB Row:225
My lifting journal
http://strengthmill.net/forum/showthread.php?p=16591#post16591

ORIGINAL: Wetdawg

Heights not bothering me at this point, it age. 42 inch reach means 42 inch lift off my chest, 42 inch lift over my head, 42 inches away from my torso. leverage is a pain. But, when the muscles come in they look nice with 42 inches.

My dad is 5'5". when he came back from the Korean war he had a 28" waist, 54" chest and 20" biceps. Way bigger than I, But I can reach the cans on the top shelf for him.

 
Started with this. It just blossomed

Team Keine Ausreden
47 yrs young

ORIGINAL: Soccerking3000

i think for deads it might be even, taller guys dont need to start as low because they have longer arms, maybe im crazy lol

but short people dont really have to get down because they're short frame puts them closer to the bar... and squats have always been a weak point for me, most shorter guys i know can squat 300+ lbs!! thats just from my prespective though

age:  17
weight: 190
height: 6' 1" ?
goal: 205 by graduation

i need an 8th

I'm 6'1 and weigh about 205-210Lbs now probably 15% bf or less and I always had a easier time with deadlifts and squats second but I always had big thighs for a tall skinny dude so yea.

definitely true that smaller guys look bulkier

My 5x5s as of November 2nd 2008.
Bench 150
Squat 150
Deadlift 175
Connelly's 5x5s as November 2nd 2008
Bench 115
Squat 145
Deadlift 165
BodybuildingNovice's 5x5 as November 2nd 2008
Squat 155lbs
Bench 155lbs
Deadlift 155l

Being taller is an advantage for the deadlift, it allows you to recruit more muscle fibers to use the legs more than the back.

Being short has plenty of advantages though ; faster reflexes, less chance of osteoporosis, and longer life.

President of the Emancipation Detoxification. DBB's oldest forum group, punching baby seals since 2/12/08

David1991


20in. biceps on 5'5 with a 28in. waist? thats pretty hard to believe but i guess it happens occasionally.

After seeing the arms on those olympic gymnists, I can believe alot more lol.  Those guys' arms are insane!  (although they have chicken legs )

Yet


Being taller is an advantage for the deadlift, it allows you to recruit more muscle fibers to use the legs more than the back.

Being short has plenty of advantages though ; faster reflexes, less chance of osteoporosis, and longer life.

Yeah but who wants to be buried in a baby urn?

just kidding

Anyways me thinkz nobody wants to be mini-me, me thinkz everybody would like to be at least 5'10''

Squat max - 245lbs
Bench max - 188lbs
Deadlift max - ¿?
Front Squats(atg)- 5x165lbs

Gottabefit

Yet


Being taller is an advantage for the deadlift, it allows you to recruit more muscle fibers to use the legs more than the back.

Being short has plenty of advantages though ; faster reflexes, less chance of osteoporosis, and longer life.

Yeah but who wants to be buried in a baby urn?

just kidding

Anyways me thinkz nobody wants to be mini-me, me thinkz everybody would like to be at least 5'10''

x2, nobody actually wishes they were short...they just try to convince themselves that its a good thing lol.

David1991

Gottabefit

Yet


Being taller is an advantage for the deadlift, it allows you to recruit more muscle fibers to use the legs more than the back.

Being short has plenty of advantages though ; faster reflexes, less chance of osteoporosis, and longer life.

Yeah but who wants to be buried in a baby urn?

just kidding

Anyways me thinkz nobody wants to be mini-me, me thinkz everybody would like to be at least 5'10''

x2, nobody actually wishes they were short...they just try to convince themselves that its a good thing lol.

depends how you priortise ur advantages and disadvantages

My 5x5s as of November 2nd 2008.
Bench 150
Squat 150
Deadlift 175
Connelly's 5x5s as November 2nd 2008
Bench 115
Squat 145
Deadlift 165
BodybuildingNovice's 5x5 as November 2nd 2008
Squat 155lbs
Bench 155lbs
Deadlift 155l

David1991

Gottabefit

Yet


Being taller is an advantage for the deadlift, it allows you to recruit more muscle fibers to use the legs more than the back.

Being short has plenty of advantages though ; faster reflexes, less chance of osteoporosis, and longer life.

Yeah but who wants to be buried in a baby urn?

just kidding

Anyways me thinkz nobody wants to be mini-me, me thinkz everybody would like to be at least 5'10''

x2, nobody actually wishes they were short...they just try to convince themselves that its a good thing lol.

I wasn't saying anyone wishes they were short.  I was just pointing out the advantages of being small.  By small I meant anyone under 6'0.  Reflexes slow a lot after you hit six feet tall.

President of the Emancipation Detoxification. DBB's oldest forum group, punching baby seals since 2/12/08

Im calling BS, I wanna see some studys. Tall lanky people get a reputation for not being very coordinated, some are some arent. Same with short people. I know plenty of clumsy un-coordinated short people

Yet

David1991

Gottabefit

Yet


Being taller is an advantage for the deadlift, it allows you to recruit more muscle fibers to use the legs more than the back.

Being short has plenty of advantages though ; faster reflexes, less chance of osteoporosis, and longer life.

Yeah but who wants to be buried in a baby urn?

just kidding

Anyways me thinkz nobody wants to be mini-me, me thinkz everybody would like to be at least 5'10''

x2, nobody actually wishes they were short...they just try to convince themselves that its a good thing lol.

I wasn't saying anyone wishes they were short.  I was just pointing out the advantages of being small.  By small I meant anyone under 6'0.  Reflexes slow a lot after you hit six feet tall.

current 3x3 max's (Work in progress)
Squat:325
Deadlift:380
Bench:265
BB Row:225
My lifting journal
http://strengthmill.net/forum/showthread.php?p=16591#post16591