i saw a guy at a gym probably 5'2-5'3 he was lifting some good poundages repping 225 for 6 on the bench... i was just thinking no matter how much he lifts he still gonna be a midget compared to most guys, and even shorter than alot of girls.... whats the point...
is there really a point in people less than about 5'10 lifting and especially guys under 5'5 lifting...
cause all some 6'+ guy has to do is lift for a couple months and hes already bigger than you muscle wise....
im assuming people lift to either get stronger, or look better... either way if you are short you are screwed
agree or disagree
oh yeah im about 5'9 so im not some giant 6'4 being a jerk its a serious question...
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06-30-2007, 10:03 AM #1Banned
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whats everyones thoughts on short people working out
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06-30-2007, 10:04 AM #2Enjoy The Ment
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I think "hey there's a short guy lifting"
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06-30-2007, 10:05 AM #3take this! HAAAAATERS!
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Prepare to get negged.
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06-30-2007, 10:05 AM #4Banned
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So they can be powerful and lift 100 lbs right over their heads
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06-30-2007, 10:05 AM #5Registered User
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im 5'7 and lift more than most ppl in my gym especially every taller guy doesnt mean that much. Funny most ppl say that shorter ppl have easier time puttin on muscle interesting approach to lifting u got there
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06-30-2007, 10:05 AM #6mil |ONE| lion
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...w...t...f...? (no manlet)Originally Posted by injured44
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06-30-2007, 10:06 AM #7Banned
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i think its a legit question since ive seen the term manlet thrown around this site quite a bit....Originally Posted by johno_66
so obviously people have opinions on it...
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06-30-2007, 10:06 AM #8Registered User
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If he is opnly 5'2, he might as well just end his life.
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06-30-2007, 10:07 AM #9Banned
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Dude what an ignorant question...I don't care if you're a dwarf working out or Yao Ming working out. Good for you for taking care of yourself.
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06-30-2007, 10:07 AM #10Will dance for mass
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Alot of manlet Bodybuilders are huge and strong as hell.
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06-30-2007, 10:10 AM #11Banned
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yeah i know short people can be really strong....Originally Posted by Woody72
just like this 5'2 guy he was really strong putting up 225x6 and i know alot of powerlifters can put up huge numbers.....
im just saying regardless of strength do you think no matter what they achieve will they always be looked down upon(no pun intended) cause of their stature....
even being 5'9 which isnt that short ive seen discrimination in sports, i cant even imagien the discrimination a 5'2 guy would feel
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06-30-2007, 10:12 AM #12VIP Member
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It's actually easier to look muscular when you have a smaller frame to fill in. Tall guys are the ones that have a hard time looking "big."Originally Posted by injured44
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06-30-2007, 10:12 AM #13Registered User
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Manlets are allowed to workout too. If I was a manlet I would rather be a buff manlet than an out of shape manlet or a skinny manlet.
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06-30-2007, 10:13 AM #14Aware?
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06-30-2007, 10:15 AM #15Registered User
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Why do you even care?Originally Posted by injured44
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06-30-2007, 10:15 AM #16Registered User
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the shorter you are the easier it is for you to build muscle. so you're theory is wrong although the taller guy may "look" more muscular
i am 5'7 160lbs and i excerise almost everyday. i would love to see you fly your brainless head over here and talk to me like that and my buddies who are shorter than me. but i bet you just sit behind a internet and type. haha tough guy. what about guys with medical conditions that cause them to be short. wtf dude. have some respect. they may have bad backs and knees from being short and still they lift. how dare you. i will beat your brains out if you come over here and talk to me like that. O wait, i already mentioned, you dont have a brains. moranLast edited by importrev; 06-30-2007 at 10:19 AM.
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06-30-2007, 10:17 AM #17On Rep Vacation
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06-30-2007, 10:18 AM #18Registered User
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Oh yeah short guys should NEVER lift because they'll look stupid.
Tell that to Danny Padilla, Lee Lebrada, Franco Columbu, Chris Dickerson, Lee Priest, Samir Banout, etc....
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06-30-2007, 10:20 AM #19Yea, I'm about 5'9, and being a person who takes football really seriously, this sucks because alot of colleges and NFL scouts, typically only look for people who are atleast 6'0. I mean, I don't blame any faults on my height or anything, but, it really couldn't hurt to be taller.Originally Posted by injured44
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06-30-2007, 10:21 AM #20FEELS GOOD MAN
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lmao i love the short guys bashing thread.
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06-30-2007, 10:21 AM #21Registered User
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well pretyt much you can be short and out of shape or short and in shape.
Tall and out of shape or tall and in shape
You obviously going to want to be in shape no matter of your heightStrength, size, power and speed arent achievable without dedication, focus and determination.
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i was told by a damn baseball coach i was too short to be a center fielder... pissed me off LOL.... i had to switch to 2nd base (AKA manlet position)Originally Posted by The_Nyne
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06-30-2007, 10:23 AM #23mil |ONE| lion
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Originally Posted by injured44
You're on BODYBUILDING.com and you're basically asking what's the point of BODYBUILDING?
Wow. Kill yourself.
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06-30-2007, 10:24 AM #24^^^likes her big thighs
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Don't hate on the manlets! My husband is 2" shorter than me, but that doesn't matter. He's good looking, strong, and confident. (but not quite short enough to fall into the manlet category).
It's like saying ugly people shouldn't work out because they'll still be ugly.If you're not 1st, you're last.
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06-30-2007, 10:24 AM #25Registered User
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What does height have to do with anything? Shorter people tend to look bigger too a lot easier than tall people.
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06-30-2007, 10:24 AM #26VIP Member
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Just remember, he posted it in the misc. Most people in the misc don't workout. Just sayin'Originally Posted by HeartBraykKid
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06-30-2007, 10:26 AM #27Fist pumpin' and GTL
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x2Originally Posted by SGMD1
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06-30-2007, 10:27 AM #28Online Spartan
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5'4 here. and it's great working out.
Injured for now, but I'll come back stronger...
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06-30-2007, 10:27 AM #29mil |ONE| lion
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True, true! My bad.Originally Posted by johnsbod
Just remember, he posted it in the misc. Most people in the misc don't workout. Just sayin'
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06-30-2007, 10:27 AM #30Registered User
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Lol I think of that episode every time I do overhead presses.Originally Posted by Kataxu
So they can be powerful and lift 100 lbs right over their heads
He's fat?
No he's very stocky, powerful. He can lift 100 lbs right up over his head.
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