He reckons that if we lift the same then he is stronger because he is smaller. I'm arguing that I have a larger ROM because I'm 6ft 3 so therefore I am stronger. I'm right, right? He is 5ft 6, and looks like he lifts more (obviously at that height).
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10-02-2012, 11:20 AM #1AKA Mr Striations
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Arguing with my manlet friend, he says if he lifts the same he is stronger...
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10-02-2012, 11:22 AM #2
He would be stronger relative to his weight
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10-02-2012, 11:22 AM #3Registered User
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your rom is relative to your body just like his is, if he lifts more and weighs less he is without a doubt stronger than you.Originally Posted by zippology
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10-02-2012, 11:23 AM #4BITCH I MIGHT BE
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10-02-2012, 11:25 AM #6Registered User
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This.Originally Posted by RyanFaro
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10-02-2012, 11:25 AM #7Registered User
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You have a gravity advantage. It's denser the lower you get
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10-02-2012, 11:26 AM #8Registered User
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He might think he's stronger but he'll still need a stool to reach the top shelf.
But he probably is. I got long ass arms which puts a little more resistance on my Bench etc
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10-02-2012, 11:27 AM #9
All that matters is body weight to lift weight ratio brah.
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10-02-2012, 11:27 AM #10AKA Mr Striations
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He doesn't, we lifted the same weight. My ROM is still bigger.Originally Posted by RyanFaro
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10-02-2012, 11:27 AM #11Serious
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The increased ROM (relative to your body or not) makes moving heavier weights harder for you.
Your friend having less mass to work with makes moving heavier weights harder for him.
All in all it's a toss up, you two are obviously in different weight classes, but as far as any competition would be concerned -- he is stronger. I would say based on the information, I couldn't say who is stronger.I know a little bit about everything, but I don't know a lot about anything. -SeriousMiscWizard
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10-02-2012, 11:28 AM #12
Calculate your Wilks Score you idiot.
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You're both weak! Problem solved.
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10-02-2012, 11:29 AM #15Powerlifting Mod
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*looks for height classes in any strength sport*
....hmm can't find one OP.
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10-02-2012, 11:32 AM #16AKA Mr Striations
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We aren't talking strength 'sports'. We are talking raw John 98 power. If I lift 500lbs 50cm, and he lifts 500lbs 35cm, I am stronger surely?
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10-02-2012, 11:33 AM #17Registered User
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larger range of motion = more difficult as weight is heavier due to a longer lever obviously. But you have more mass i'd imagine.
Shorter range of motion = less difficult due to shorter levers. But has less mass (although as he's short the manlet illusion will make it seem like he is bigger).
It depends on how you look at it if you are both doing the same. Imo, you are both as strong as each other, you are doing the same weight irrespective of your own. But I'm tempted to side with you as my arms are relatively long and it can be frustrating when a manlet 5 stone lighter is lifting more than you xD.Last edited by Achillesuk; 10-02-2012 at 11:39 AM.
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10-02-2012, 11:34 AM #18Powerlifting Mod
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no. you're doing more work, but if your bodyweights are equal and the weight lifted is equal, your strength is equal.Originally Posted by zippology
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Relative to your bodies you are both the same.Originally Posted by zippology
Relative to thinking outside the box in a literal way, you are stronger.
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10-02-2012, 11:36 AM #20Banned
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lol manlets
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10-02-2012, 11:39 AM #21Banned
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i concur, i disregard it if it is a manlet, because height > weight anyway. it seems the manlet is comparing to you as a form of compensation because hes jealous of your heightOriginally Posted by Shoester
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10-02-2012, 11:40 AM #22Team CESA
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Just get stronger OP.
More weight moved = stronger.Strongman Training Log: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=138026593
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10-02-2012, 11:42 AM #23Eskimo Shaman
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do manlets even physics?
OP your muscles (if you lift the same as manlet) are stronger. why?
lets take curls for example.
-axis point is elbow.
-bicep pulls on forearm to bring weight up.
- if your forearm is longer than his it takes more energy for your bicep to bring that weight up (think if you were shoveling sand... its easier to shovel the closer your hand is to teh spade)
if anything a manlet should be blowing you out of the water with all lifts.
no hate.... i know some strong ass manlets, and this is the reason why...
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Why would you be friends with a manlet?
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10-02-2012, 11:43 AM #25
Just let him have this one and only victory in his short life.
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10-02-2012, 11:44 AM #26Huh?
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^^Watchout your comments broOriginally Posted by ChadDawson
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10-02-2012, 11:45 AM #27Registered User
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it depends on what kind of manlet he is. i know a few people who have short legs, long torsos, and have an arm span of +70 inches. in that scenario, everything should be equal except squats and deadlifts. body weight to strength ratio is what should count.
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