"I bench less because I'm taller than you."

[vanert]

Is there actually any truth behind this? Taller people have a harder time benching because they have a longer reach? I've always thought it just had to do with proportions. If two people start weight lifting at the same time and make the same gains, why would the taller person be at a disadvantage? If anything I thought the taller person would have an advantage because their muscles have to be proportionate to their size.

[Lifting87]

no truth eat big lift hard *******

[idontdeadlift]

BRB, arms that have 1 foot more ROM.

[Del1nquent]

Is there actually any truth behind this? Taller people have a harder time benching because they have a longer reach? I've always thought it just had to do with proportions. If two people start weight lifting at the same time and make the same gains, why would the taller person be at a disadvantage? If anything I thought the taller person would have an advantage because their muscles have to be proportionate to their size.

I've never thought of it like that but If I'm doing pull ups, shoulder raises I notice smaller guys with less reach seem to do more reps

[Jaccogo]

it's true that people with longer arms have a generally lower bench but it shouldn't be used as an excuse except in extreme cases

remember that arm span =/= height!

also 'm pretty sure that shorter people have worse deadlifts or squats or something

[vanert]

BRB, arms that have 1 foot more ROM.

Ok, so someone who's 5'5" should have an easier time lifting 275lbs compared to someone 6'5" benching 275lbs? If they have the same proportions I don't see why that would make any sense. Strong logic *******.

[IanPhelps]

Brb giant long arms.

[idontdeadlift]

it's true that people with longer arms have a generally lower bench but it shouldn't be used as an excuse except in extreme cases

remember that arm span =/= height!

also 'm pretty sure that shorter people have worse deadlifts or squats or something

No, worse squats. Only deadlift has advantage.

[Codo]

I've never thought of it like that but If I'm doing pull ups, shoulder raises I notice smaller guys with less reach seem to do more reps

It's basic physics.

What takes more energy? moving something 1 foot or 20 feet?
what takes more energy? moving something 1 inch or 20 inches?
what takes more energy? moving something 1 foot or 2 feet?

Energy aside, different sized muscles, longer distance between inserts. We can all agree that it's different.

[yeezus]

Taller guys have to move the same amount of weight a further distance, ultimately doing more work. Muscle mass/height doesn't scale 100% proportionally

[Brahlinski]

lol ofcourse its true.

Us tall brahs (yeah I know umirin), have a bigger range of motion.

Thats why we will never become strongmen

[54m0n6]

Ok, so someone who's 5'5" should have an easier time lifting 275lbs compared to someone 6'5" benching 275lbs? If they have the same proportions I don't see why that would make any sense. Strong logic *******.

Not sure if srs

[KPEAUX]

If some one is always working out 20% more shouldn't they also be 20% stronger.

[vanert]

It's basic physics.

What takes more energy? moving something 1 foot or 20 feet?
what takes more energy? moving something 1 inch or 20 inches?
what takes more energy? moving something 1 foot or 2 feet?

Energy aside, different sized muscles, longer distance between inserts. We can all agree that it's different.

If you're a larger person, you're going to have larger muscles to be proportionate to your body, which means the same amount of weight should seem less relative to you. I thought that was pretty basic?

[bubbletea9]

Yes, the range of motion is significantly different. Relatively speaking, it's a lot easier for manlets to perform lifts like the bench and squat. Look at a 5'5 guy squatting compared to someone that's 6'+ and the difference is tremendous.

[Apollo 13]

it's true that people with longer arms have a generally lower bench but it shouldn't be used as an excuse except in extreme cases

remember that arm span =/= height!

also 'm pretty sure that shorter people have worse deadlifts or squats or something

not true at all. I have a 76+ reach.

[S.Brar]

Ok, so someone who's 5'5" should have an easier time lifting 275lbs compared to someone 6'5" benching 275lbs? If they have the same proportions I don't see why that would make any sense. Strong logic *******.

If the 6'5 person had t-rex arms then it would be the same

[DeweyEvanLifte]

If you're a larger person, you're going to have larger muscles to be proportionate to your body

stats: 6'0",158lbs

[goondip]

that's like saying a 3ft midget and a 8ft giant eating the same amount of food and making same amount of gains

[lowstrife]

Yes, the length of the key bones provides a disadvantage especially once you start getting to heights such as mine. Same applies to the squat, long-ass femurs means your ROM and lever class are working very much against you even though you physically have more potential for muscle on your frame.

Deadlifts not so much, I'd say taller people have an easier time (in the low 6' range). Long arms means they can start higher up and don't have to go as deep.

theoretically taller guys have more potential to pack on muscle and be stronger, but hormonal\diet limitations mean that they can't ever get as big as cutler or other people like that. I'd have to be 320lb @ 6%....

[bubbletea9]

Ok, so someone who's 5'5" should have an easier time lifting 275lbs compared to someone 6'5" benching 275lbs? If they have the same proportions I don't see why that would make any sense. Strong logic *******.

wtf are you retarded or something? it's not a matter of proportions, it's a matter of range of motion based on the length of specific body parts.

[DolobMe]

Powerlifters bench with perfect form to decrease the total amount of ROM. Less ROM = less work. It shouldn't be an excuse but it is a reason.

[mingzie]

terrible genetics checking in

long arms, long torso

bench hard as fuk cuzz

deadlift hard as fuk cuzz

squat hard as fuk cuzz

OHP hard as fuk cuzz

[Austanian]

If the 6'5 person had t-rex arms then it would be the same

Basically.

Taller people aren't just scaled up manlets. It takes much longer to fill out the taller you get.

[PhiDelt234]

If you're a larger person, you're going to have larger muscles to be proportionate to your body, which means the same amount of weight should seem less relative to you. I thought that was pretty basic?

Muscle doesn't entirely reflect strength.

[vanert]

that's like saying a 3ft midget and a 8ft giant eating the same amount of food and making same amount of gains

....



What? Yeah, if you're retarded.


Try re-wording that otherwise I'll assume you are.

[ReconRon1b847077]

brb no such thing as mechanical leverage anymore

[IanPhelps]

Yes, the length of the key bones provides a disadvantage especially once you start getting to heights such as mine. Same applies to the squat, long-ass femurs means your ROM and lever class are working very much against you even though you physically have more potential for muscle on your frame.

Deadlifts not so much, I'd say taller people have an easier time (in the low 6' range). Long arms means they can start higher up and don't have to go as deep.

theoretically taller guys have more potential to pack on muscle and be stronger, but hormonal\diet limitations mean that they can't ever get as big as cutler or other people like that. I'd have to be 320lb @ 6%....

Dear god 320 lbs at our height can't even think of the Calorie requirements. brb non-stop eating.

[TheAdlerian]

Is there actually any truth behind this? Taller people have a harder time benching because they have a longer reach? I've always thought it just had to do with proportions. If two people start weight lifting at the same time and make the same gains, why would the taller person be at a disadvantage? If anything I thought the taller person would have an advantage because their muscles have to be proportionate to their size.

I read a physics explanation that basically stated the bone length is the key factor. If I recall correctly, the shorter bones have a better lever action, or something like that.

Anyone know more?

[jawbruh]

Yes, there is truth behind it. Manlets have to make up for the height so they put up on the bar as much as possible and as the time passes by, they actually get stronger.

Manmores and manaverages, on the other hand, are not as insecure and they focus on whole body development while lifting reasonable weights.