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[NathanMACx]

Am I to tall to do a powerlifter I am 6 foot

[Incensed]

Not too tall, possibly too stupid

[NathanMACx]

Come on no insults I was just thinking being shorter is a huge advantage in powerlifting cos u can weight less while lifting more then someone who it taller in the same weight class.

[Incensed]

Come on no insults I was just thinking being shorter is a huge advantage in powerlifting cos u can weight less while lifting more then someone who it taller in the same weight class.

Weight the same you mean..In which case the taller person is in the wrong weight class and needs to move up a weight class or two. The shorter person obviously has more muscle mass in that case, it has nothing to do with height. A short person is never going to be competitive in the heavy weight classes (275+) because he won't be able to get enough mass on his frame. You're 6'0 154lbs, do you seriously expect to be competitive?

[NathanMACx]

Weight the same you mean..In which case the taller person is in the wrong weight class and needs to move up a weight class or two. The shorter person obviously has more muscle mass in that case, it has nothing to do with height. A short person is never going to be competitive in the heavy weight classes (275+) because he won't be able to get enough mass on his frame. You're 6'0 154lbs, do you seriously expect to be competitive?

I just started lifting and nah I want to put on alot more mass before I start powerlifting competitively won't weight do u suggest I work toward before I start doin comps and stuff

[runtocatch]

If you are young you can compete in the 181 class at your height but I'd stay out of the 198 pound class until you really know what you are doing cuz they will crush you up there. Dem der boys strong as ****!

[NathanMACx]

If you are young you can compete in the 181 class at your height but I'd stay out of the 198 pound class until you really know what you are doing cuz they will crush you up there. Dem der boys strong as ****!

Ok thanks for the help ill rep ya

[austin.j.taylor]

i am 2 inches taller than you and do just fine. Unless you are a freak, powerlifting is about getting progressivley better numbers, not winning competitions. Besides, there are very few people who earn their living powerlifting.

[Torrtrefireto]

If you are young you can compete in the 181 class at your height but I'd stay out of the 198 pound class until you really know what you are doing cuz they will crush you up there. Dem der boys strong as ****!

Respectfully disagree, ol' chap. He should be moving up as high as he can, he'll be weak as piss at 181 but will get stronger (even with respect to his weight) each class he moves up to. I don't see a point in hanging out in the 181's just if he is a teen or junior.

OP I'm 5'9 and I'm on the tall side for 220, so you should really just say **** it and become a super heavy

[NathanMACx]

Ok thanks for the help every one I think power lifting isn't for me cos I don't gain mass very easy no mater how many calories i eat or protein

[runtocatch]

Respectfully disagree, ol' chap. He should be moving up as high as he can, he'll be weak as piss at 181 but will get stronger (even with respect to his weight) each class he moves up to. I don't see a point in hanging out in the 181's just if he is a teen or junior.

OP I'm 5'9 and I'm on the tall side for 220, so you should really just say **** it and become a super heavy

Fair enough. I should have stated my point a bit better. I sure didnt mean that he should hang out in the 181's forever but depending on his age that it would be a good class to be in. At your age its not the proper class but for a 17 year old it sure would work. The 6' tall 198 boys at age 17 are ****in monsters in my opinion. The upper echelon are anyhow.

[klaery]

If you eat enough calories you will gain mass. I have only just started competing and at a smidge over 6ft i'm going to try to stay in the 105kg class. Yeah I should probably work up to the next class but I am going to do what I can at this weight first. Still have 3 or 4 kg to go in this class.

Edit:
It looks like weight classes are different here? It goes 93kg, 105kg, 120kg and then open(120+).

[NathanMACx]

Fair enough. I should have stated my point a bit better. I sure didnt mean that he should hang out in the 181's forever but depending on his age that it would be a good class to be in. At your age its not the proper class but for a 17 year old it sure would work. The 6' tall 198 boys at age 17 are ****in monsters in my opinion. The upper echelon are anyhow.

How did u know I was 17 Haha I hide my age

[runtocatch]

If you eat enough calories you will gain mass. I have only just started competing and at a smidge over 6ft i'm going to try to stay in the 105kg class. Yeah I should probably work up to the next class but I am going to do what I can at this weight first. Still have 3 or 4 kg to go in this class.

This is how far out of the loop I am. I had no idea there was a 105kg class.

[NathanMACx]

If you eat enough calories you will gain mass. I have only just started competing and at a smidge over 6ft i'm going to try to stay in the 105kg class. Yeah I should probably work up to the next class but I am going to do what I can at this weight first. Still have 3 or 4 kg to go in this class.

Ok thank I won't stop lifting but I only weigh 70 kgs so it will take along time before ill be any good but I have a prety beast squat at 180kg well that's wot my friends say

[runtocatch]

How did u know I was 17 Haha I hide my age

6' 154 "new to lifting weights"

[runtocatch]

Ok thank I won't stop lifting but I only weigh 70 kgs so it will take along time before ill be any good but I have a prety beast squat at 180kg well that's wot my friends say

Start squatting lower...........I mean real low. Start all over again and learn it the right way.

[klaery]

This is how far out of the loop I am. I had no idea there was a 105kg class.

Yeah it looks like it is different here in Australia from what people are saying. I am in Powerlifting Australia which is an IPF member organisation. I edited my first post with our weight classes.

[NathanMACx]

Start squatting lower...........I mean real low. Start all over again and learn it the right way.

I have good form my bum goes lower or even with my knees

[SPFjudge]

[Dysun]

6 foot is tall....lmao yea sure buddy

[scorpionsf]

never considered myself tall at 6'

[Colluctor]

Well I don't know about doing powerlifters, but no, you're not too tall to lift at all.

[dlt76028]

Respectfully disagree, ol' chap. He should be moving up as high as he can, he'll be weak as piss at 181 but will get stronger (even with respect to his weight) each class he moves up to. I don't see a point in hanging out in the 181's just if he is a teen or junior.

OP I'm 5'9 and I'm on the tall side for 220, so you should really just say **** it and become a super heavy

I wouldn't say your too tall at 5'9, I'm 6' 220 and do pretty good except my long arms hurt my bench. It also depends on how lean you are and how much dense muscle and fast twitch muscle you have.

[whatwhatwhat]

Am I to tall to do a powerlifter I am 6 foot

no, powerlifters prefer getting done by tall men

[runtocatch]

I hear ya. I gave up after he started talkin bout his bum and gettin on his knees.

[Smolovicus]

150 pounds at 6 feet tall.

Says he squats 400+ pounds to depth as a "new lifter."

sigh.

[ISuckAtBenching]

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the irony is strong with this one

[BrianLD]

Am I to tall to do a powerlifter I am 6 foot

There are powerlifters in prison. I bet a few of them would do you.