strength training and height

RE: strength training and height (Yet)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:09:36 GMT

I'm sure there are exceptions to the rule. If you do a quick Google search on the benefits of being short, I'm sure you'll find all sorts of things.

RE: strength training and height (Nm0ney34)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:06:16 GMT

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.

RE: strength training and height (Yet)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:34:34 GMT

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.

RE: strength training and height (ANDY11)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:50:21 GMT

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

RE: strength training and height (David1991)

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:35:35 GMT

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.

RE: strength training and height (Gottabefit)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:45:44 GMT

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''

RE: strength training and height (NBSFighter)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:01:14 GMT

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 )

RE: strength training and height (Yet)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:14:30 GMT

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.

RE: strength training and height (ANDY11)

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:54:15 GMT

definitely true that smaller guys look bulkier

RE: strength training and height (felonyr301)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:24:34 GMT

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.

RE: strength training and height (mr. 209)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:16:09 GMT

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

RE: strength training and height (Wetdawg)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:45:11 GMT

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

RE: strength training and height (Nm0ney34)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:43:01 GMT

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

RE: strength training and height (Wetdawg)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:39:23 GMT

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.

RE: strength training and height (David1991)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:34:12 GMT

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