Dennis Wolf's real height? and pro measurement fallacy's?

I've asked this question in another thread but it got lost amongst the rest of the conversation.

Dennis Wolf's height is written down everywhere at 5 foot 11 yet standing in the Olympia line up next to Toney Freeman he appeared to be even slightly taller than Freeman so I was wondering what is his real height and also this calls into question a lot of other pro's actual real measurements from on paper to the actual truth from height to waist sizes etc so what are peoples opinions on them and does anybody know of any actual deviants?

Tony Freeman is reported to be around 6 foot 2 but he appears even bigger so this would make Wolf around 6 foot 3 - 4 inches difference from whats on paper! Can anyone clear this up and add anything from the other pros am sure there are some people out there with interesting info for all to see about them!

toney was prolly standing farther back. i doubt freeman is shorter then wolf. wolf said he was 5'11.5 and says he looks much taller then he really is for what ever reason.

[QUOTE=Newbtime;227012241]toney was prolly standing farther back. i doubt freeman is shorter then wolf. wolf said he was 5'11.5 and says he looks much taller then he really is for what ever reason.[/QUOTE]

The way his long torso is and the width of his naturally broad shoulders are makes him appear taller, but he is barely taller than me.

[QUOTE=Newbtime;227012241]toney was prolly standing farther back. i doubt freeman is shorter then wolf. wolf said he was 5'11.5 and says he looks much taller then he really is for what ever reason.[/QUOTE]

No its definitely not cos it was when he was stood directly beside him! Don't get me wrong I don't want this to sound like a dig at Dennis as he's one of my absolute favourite bodybuilders however I just want the facts as it is obviously different!

[QUOTE=mr_b;227013961]No its definitely not cos it was when he was stood directly beside him! Don't get me wrong I don't want this to sound like a dig at Dennis as he's one of my absolute favourite bodybuilders however I just want the facts as it is obviously different![/QUOTE]

well Wolf is DEF DEF DEF, not near 6'1 or 6'2 w/e Tony claims, either tonys claims are wrong im guessing.

[QUOTE=Frankdaddy;227016011]well Wolf is DEF DEF DEF, not near 6'1 or 6'2 w/e Tony claims, either tonys claims are wrong im guessing.[/QUOTE]

i'm not sayin tony claims, i'm saying i've seen them next to each other and Wolf was the same height or slightly taller so wondering if anyone had the exact measurements down!

That'll be great CleanSlateScott. where's the pic?

Heres pic of me with him. Im 6'1 and i know wolf is kinda bending down so see what you think.

[IMG]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/cleanslatescott8400/arnold%20day%202/DSC01046.jpg[/IMG]

And also my freind that went with me, he is also 6'1

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on a no bull radio episode he was on and said hes exactly 5'11 1/2...he saiys hes a little bit taller than ronnie

From those photos I'd say Wolf is about 6' .5", so WITHOUT shoes, on stage he'd be right about 5' 11.5".

I think Ronnie is 5' 8".

Something else to think about. Wolf has lots of hair and Tony has none, so that could make up for at least an inch.

[img]http://www.xs4all.nl/~richter7/fibo/dennis%20olle.jpg[/img]

Freeman sort of sits down into his poses when he flexes his abs, which makes him look shorter than he really is.

[QUOTE=djaziz;227065191]Freeman sort of sits down into his poses when he flexes his abs, which makes him look shorter than he really is.[/QUOTE]

exactly.

This thread is like a cheap pizzeria. It does NOT deliver.

I know what you mean DiamondDelts there are no definite answers on here and a lot of confusion! The first pic with the 6 foot 1 guy he looks shorter but on the second pic with a different 6 foot 1 guy he looks slightly taller!!
And I know what people are saying that Freeman sits down in his poses but i'm on about when they were just standing next to each other that Wolf was the same as Freeman if not taller so does that make Freeman smaller than he is?

Surprised no one else has commented on the other part of this thread...I was expecting a whole bunch of people talking about pro's actual waist and arm measurements etc

Wolf is indeed about 5'11. It even says it on his official site! I doubt anyone would make themselves shorter than they are. Its just that other BBers are a lot shorter than you think so next to them, Wolf appears 6'2. Based on the O, freeeman is under 6'... you are right about him being shorter than Wolf. 6'3- no way.. theres a reason why no BBers are over 6'0 in the top 20.

Freeman is all of 6'2

Wolf is about 6'1...it lists him at 5'11 on his website because the last time he had his height checked (which was probabaly in HS) he probably was....

The first pic with the guy who says he's 6'1...the guy is standing 2 ft. closer to the camers and Wolf is bent over...

The second pic is more accurate with both standing about the same....

[QUOTE=Buff_Daddy;227140791]Wolf is indeed about 5'11. It even says it on his official site! I doubt anyone would make themselves shorter than they are. Its just that other BBers are a lot shorter than you think so next to them, Wolf appears 6'2. Based on the O, freeeman is under 6'... you are right about him being shorter than Wolf. 6'3- no way.. theres a reason why no BBers are over 6'0 in the top 20.[/QUOTE]

That would all be well and good but Freemans official height is 6 foot 2 so it means one of them is a miss!


[QUOTE=Pro Bob Chick;227142721]Freeman is all of 6'2

Wolf is about 6'1...it lists him at 5'11 on his website because the last time he had his height checked (which was probabaly in HS) he probably was....

The first pic with the guy who says he's 6'1...the guy is standing 2 ft. closer to the camers and Wolf is bent over...

The second pic is more accurate with both standing about the same....[/QUOTE]


Ah just what I was looking for and thanks for that Bob. I knew what is written up was slightly off and thanks for taking the time to post on here!

[QUOTE=Pro Bob Chick;227142721]Freeman is all of 6'2

Wolf is about 6'1...it lists him at 5'11 on his website because the last time he had his height checked (which was probabaly in HS) he probably was....

The first pic with the guy who says he's 6'1...the guy is standing 2 ft. closer to the camers and Wolf is bent over...

The second pic is more accurate with both standing about the same....[/QUOTE]


Agree. Wolf is no less than 6 feet, and is probably on his way to 6'1.

The 5'11 measurement is good for Wolf to stick to, because it doesn't stigmatize the judges where the average height is 5'9 usually.

This keeps the judges from thinking "Well for a tall guy...."

I don't know what they always get weights and heights wrong. WTF? Is there reasoning behind this?

[QUOTE=Pro Bob Chick;227142721]Freeman is all of 6'2

Wolf is about 6'1...it lists him at 5'11 on his website because the last time he had his height checked (which was probabaly in HS) he probably was....

The first pic with the guy who says he's 6'1...the guy is standing 2 ft. closer to the camers and Wolf is bent over...

The second pic is more accurate with both standing about the same....[/QUOTE]

I measure my heigh all of the time, shoes and no shoes, I am 5'10, he barely hit over an inch taller than me. You are wrong about him being 6'1. Sorry Bob, and you were also about the same height as me Bob at the Arnold cause Iwas standing about 5 ft away from you waiting to meet jamie eason lol

Oh snap, Bob's been exaggerating his height? [img]http://www.yahooka.com/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif[/img]

Speaking of Bob's height......
[IMG]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee131/cleanslatescott8400/BobChick.jpg[/IMG]

lol uh oh.

[QUOTE=Kiwi_;227171531]Oh snap, Bob's been exaggerating his height? [img]http://www.yahooka.com/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif[/img][/QUOTE]

He looks every bit 6 foot to me

Bob looks 6 foot to me in that pic, take in consideration your both wearing different shoes which could add or take away a half inch difference.

[QUOTE=mr_b;227011621]I've asked this question in another thread but it got lost amongst the rest of the conversation.

Dennis Wolf's height is written down everywhere at 5 foot 11 yet standing in the Olympia line up next to Toney Freeman he appeared to be even slightly taller than Freeman so I was wondering what is his real height and also this calls into question a lot of other pro's actual real measurements from on paper to the actual truth from height to waist sizes etc so what are peoples opinions on them and does anybody know of any actual deviants?

Tony Freeman is reported to be around 6 foot 2 but he appears even bigger so this would make Wolf around 6 foot 3 - 4 inches difference from whats on paper! Can anyone clear this up and add anything from the other pros am sure there are some people out there with interesting info for all to see about them![/QUOTE]

Gauging height accurately is very tricky.

[url]http://www.celebheights.com/a/6.html[/url]

I would rarely believe the listed weight of what people say they are. Some you can tell are full of it... And others seem more plausible. The height... I saw a video today of quincy taylor defending claims that he wasn't what he claimed to be (in terms of height).

I think the arm size is the most unreliable measurement listed. As for waists.... why would people even bother...? I can't see many people telling the truth there.

Mind you, some people wont even believe pictures of pro's with a tape around their arm. It begs the question what you can and cannot believe. And more importantly; what exactly is possible?

Oh jeez. Not another thread where we guess a pro's height based on angles of him sitting,leaning,bending,and wearing hats, withouth hats,with shoes,without shoes,and lastly videos.