height and strength

gabi · Girly Man Joined: 25 Jun 2007 Posts: 1 98 Pumps S. Bucks

how much does height influence strength ?
i want to start powerlifting but i'm kinda short (only 5'9) . do i even have a chance ? Sad

Almasy · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 7:51 pm Post subject:

Of course you can start power lifting at 5'9. 5'9 really isn't that short, in my opinion, but even if it was, no matter what your height, you can make many advancements in power lifting. Welcome and good luck.

Emma · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject:

One's frame may create some limitations for strength but as Almasy already said, I don't think 5'9 is very short for a guy. I think you'll find that a lot of guys here aren't taller than 5'9. In fact, I think 5'9 is average.
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K-OS · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:27 pm Post subject:

I'm 5' 8-1/2" and can squat 560 lbs....

I do think I'm short though..
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Cherrioman · Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:02 am Post subject:

anyone notice that a lot of bodybuilders tend to be short? Not Arnold though...

Centricity · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:17 pm Post subject:

Squat 560... shite! I got some work to do!
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fire23 · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:37 am Post subject:

me 3.. but I am sort.. I am wat 5'5", maybe 5'6"

tyciol · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:46 pm Post subject:

Larger creatures tend to have less relative strength (strength:weight ratio) all other factors being equal, but more overall strength, but in pressing ability and in pure poundage they can exert on the outside world.
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Derek · Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:11 am Post subject:

People with long arms and legs typically have a harder time lifting weights comparable to someone shorter, because the weight has to move through a longer range of motion. I'm 5'10", and I have long arms and legs. I have a harder time lifting than my 5'5" friend up the road who has shorter limbs than me.