New to lifting, have a question

[MzThree]

Hello, new to the board.

Recently I bought a gym membership because I decided I want to build and tone my body.
I have a big question/concern about lifting...

I am 6'7", 193lbs (some fat, mostly love handle/lower back area), and have long arms, about 31 inches from the bottom of my palm to the top of my shoulder, is this a big disadvantage? So far it seems like it's very hard for me to bench-press anywhere near what someone of my weight should be able to bench. As opposed to something like a pull-down, which I seem to be able to do fairly easily (comparing myself to other people who have been going to the gym for a long time).

Same thing goes for push-ups, seems like because of my size I have ALOT more leverage resistance.

Does this make sense?
anyone else on this board near my height? How many push ups can you do?

[Incupunk]

I've new to lifting as well, but in my research and studying I remember reading that taller, longer limbed bodybuilders typically have a longer ROM than shorter men who have proportionally shorter arms. You have further to go than I do when you bench, seeing as how I am 5'11 165lbs. They say this contributes to men around my height because we still receive the same results with less work.

[MzThree]

They say, what, contributes to men around your height? and why do you receieve the same results with less work?

Because you have a lower range of motion?

[mAssholio]

Originally Posted by MzThree

They say, what, contributes to men around your height? and why do you receieve the same results with less work?

Because you have a lower range of motion?

not lower, shorter

[Incupunk]

Originally Posted by MzThree

They say, what, contributes to men around your height? and why do you receieve the same results with less work?

Because you have a lower range of motion?

Shorter range of motion presents less distance I have to physically move the bar from extended to chest and back up. you have longer arms so its more of a challenge for you.

[MzThree]

That's what I was thinking

Now to get a grasp on a decent set of goals for push ups and benching from someone near my height...

[Stecman]

Just measure against yourself. You'll be working harder to get less weight up but dont worry about it. Thats your punishment for being 6' 7 you lucky bastard. :P

[Mansewerz]

Originally Posted by Stecman

Just measure against yourself. You'll be working harder to get less weight up but dont worry about it. Thats your punishment for being 6' 7 you lucky bastard. :P

plus u have the potential to be huge

[a1davida1]

The taller you are the more proportionate your body will eventually look when your "complete"

people at 5 foot 8 and down look rather dwarfish when they get swole.. lol sorry shorties