Tall guys vs Shorter guys

[Liberator]

Why is it that I see tall guys that are extremely strong, but also see shorter guys that are not as strong but are far more muscular?

Is it something to do with longer muscles or more area to cover or what.

It seems to take an age for us taller dudes to actually look likke we workout, but strength wise you could be stronger than a shorter dude who looks totally jacked

Yet have you noticed that once you do finally start putting on weight, you look absolutely huge and people look intimidated around you??

I dunno, maybe I am going crazy

 

[Jguns]

I agree 100%.
Tall peoples muscles are longer for the most part and it takes awhile for them to look thick. I am tall and it took a long time to look big. When you see a picture of me, I may not look that big- but if you saw me in person you would think I was pretty huge.

 

[Mjollnir]

Sorter folks definitely have an advantage in simpler lever issues in basic, compound lifts.

I'm 6'3", and I have to be very carefull when going heavy with deads, for example, but shorter guys don't have as far to travel because of shorter limbs, and have a far easier time lifting heavy, to my experinece.

I thought I was bad because I finally got to the 5 plate club in deads (500lbs) for 3 reps, and the next day I observed a guy about 5'5" doing sets of 10 at 425, and he didn't look too put out at all.

Back to the drawing board...

 

[blood_drinker]

It's true - shorter guys have an advantage in compound lists, and have an easier time looking thick. However, a little fat is very noticeable as well. I am 5'5 and at my age, you would consider I juice. But really, it's just because I am short. 5'5 @ 183lbs 12% now and gaining.
All my life I've been short though, and it does not bother me. So long as I am getting bigger - I don't care.

 

[Weapon X]

blood drinker, I am also 5' 5" but I only weigh 155. I am working on reaching 170 within the next 8 weeks or so.
Have you posted any pics? I'd be interested in seeing what I can aspire to...

 

[furious]

Mjollnir

How do you do deadlifts at 6'3? I'm 6'1 and have the problem of the bar scraping my knees on every rep. How do you get past that? The only options are kneepads (uh, no) or use lighter weight, which defeats the purpose of lifting heavy.

 

[blood_drinker]

No I've never posted pics - I'm not ready to - yet. I want to be cut for the photos . The look I am working for is Nathan's I believe. He is 5'6, 8%bf about, and 186lbs. I am working on his arm size. I hope to look like that or similar for the pics.

 

[Jguns]

Furious,
I am 6'3 and I can deadlift without scraping. You have to really concentrate on your technique, but you can do it! You could also wear wind pants and you should be okay.

 

[b fold the truth]

I love the scars that I have on my shins from deadlifting...great topic of conversation with women. I figure if they can see them and not be totally disgusted...they are a good woman for me

I am 6'2" and a pretty big bone framed guy. I wear a 16-17 shoe with very very long arms. heck...my arm is close to 20" cold and they still dont' look huge because they are so darn long. It just takes longer to look huge...but it comes in handy for my strongman events.

B True

 

[Mjollnir]

Re: Mjollnir

How do you do deadlifts at 6'3? I'm 6'1 and have the problem of the bar scraping my knees on every rep. How do you get past that? The only options are kneepads (uh, no) or use lighter weight, which defeats the purpose of lifting heavy.

I have scraped plenty of times.

In fact, I'm bugging my gym owner to invest in a trap bar (the one that looks like <>) so the knees/shins won't be an issue.

 

[theoak01]

i love being shorter,i figure ill look pretty good after i hit my omna cycle in the next month

 

[MonStar1023]

I dont know bro I would much rather be tall than short... I am pretty tall now I guess (5'11") and I cant imagine being any shorter. My muscles are longer I think but my chest and back and shoulders are definitely thick and muscular. My arms and forearms though I REALLY have to hit hard and heavy all the time to get them to look thicker. Theyre naturally a little longer so they kinda look skinny. I hate that shit!!

 

[Weapon X]

b_d, what "Nathan" are you referring to??

 

[Imnotdutch]

Gary Heisey holds the record for deadlifting (925lb?). Mr. Heisey is about 6'6" if I remember correctly.

How much do you weigh?.....500 isnt anything to be ashamed of.

Sorter folks definitely have an advantage in simpler lever issues in basic, compound lifts.

I'm 6'3", and I have to be very carefull when going heavy with deads, for example, but shorter guys don't have as far to travel because of shorter limbs, and have a far easier time lifting heavy, to my experinece.

I thought I was bad because I finally got to the 5 plate club in deads (500lbs) for 3 reps, and the next day I observed a guy about 5'5" doing sets of 10 at 425, and he didn't look too put out at all.

Back to the drawing board...

 

[needleboy]

At 6'3" it takes more muscle to make my arms look big. Also I must move weights furter tan a guy who is 5'9", so it's a little decieving. A guy at 5'9"looks alot bigger at 223 than I do!!!

 

[Mjollnir]

Gary Heisey holds the record for deadlifting (925lb?). Mr. Heisey is about 6'6" if I remember correctly.

How much do you weigh?.....500 isnt anything to be ashamed of.

My weight varies from 225 to 235. 3 reps at 500 killed me for about a week as well.

 

[Imnotdutch]

Ok so you went over double bodyweight.....now you can start to work on a triple bodyweight deadlift

My weight varies from 225 to 235. 3 reps at 500 killed me for about a week as well.

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

the shirt "big" guys look better until they stand next to a tall "big" guy. Arnold and Franco come to mind as do Dillet and someone like Deexter Jackson...the big guys just make them look small...

 

[Mjollnir]

Ok so you went over double bodyweight.....now you can start to work on a triple bodyweight deadlift

Thanks. I really meant it when, though: I train for strength to compliment my overall fitness and sport, but I am not a strength sport athlete, i.e., powerlifter, and am not used to 1 rep Max's or even 3 rep power sets.

That was the first time I got the notion to really see what I could do, and it was very strange. I literally felt drained of power afterwards for days.