powerlifting Tall Vs Small
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| shaunclegg |  | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 17:25 |
 The official olympic weightlifter of SB (juniors) Member 495, 3531 posts SQ 201, BP 137.5, DL 200538.5 kgs @ 69kgs UnEq | potter28 said:pisses me off wen lads in the gym say i'm strong coz i'm short. but PL world records r held 6ft+ not in the paralympics | ||
| Rick | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 17:57 |
 I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10034 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | potter28 said:pisses me off wen lads in the gym say i'm strong coz i'm short. but PL world records r held 6ft+ Not many outside the supers, I don't think? Looking at a few of our top class lifters, off the top of my head: Phil Richard, 67.5/75, not very tall at all. Joe B, 90, no more than 5'8". Jas at 90's not tall either. Dean Bowring, SHW, 5'6" or so? Tony Cliff and Ben Banks at 120 are both six footers, though. The only area in PL where I think shortness itself is a disadvantage (as opposed to proportions) is for the very small men who have trouble getting a good grip for DL because their hands are just too small. All else being equal the shortest man in the weight class should have the advantage. | ||
| dr_hazbun | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 18:03 |
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing Member 267, 8548 posts SQ 220, BP 165, DL 250635.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq | I'm 5'11 which is a s**t height for sport really. Not tall enough for rowing/swimming. Too tall for PL unless I decide to become obese. I wish I were either 5'8 or 6'3. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 18:13 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22044 posts | potter28 said: pisses me off wen lads in the gym say i'm strong coz i'm short. Yeah - I've heard that loads of times. "Short levers"! | ||
| potter28 | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 19:26 |
Member 1170, 5 posts SQ 145, BP 150, DL 214509.0 kgs @ 74kgs UnEq | love the short lever lot, need to man up haha! | ||
| Rick | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 20:19 |
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10034 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator | It is doubtless as frustrating for you guys as the people who keep talking about bodyweight multiples are for us. | ||
| Joseph_Walton | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 20:23 |
Mighty young Joe Member 675, 2271 posts SQ 272.5, BP 180, DL 275727.5 kgs @ 114.8kgs UnEq | potter28 said:pisses me off wen lads in the gym say i'm strong coz i'm short. but PL world records r held 6ft+ Since when, i don't think even the supers have that many, i know viktor testsov is well under 6ft. sergey fedosienko is sub 5ft, best powerlifter. | ||
| GATES | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 20:32 |
 What's your thoughts on one legged drills? Member 1725, 4343 posts SQ 250, BP 125, DL 272.5647.5 kgs @ 111kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 24.02.2011 @ 20:34 PM by GATES I am 6ft 3 or 191cm that mean I should be a super heavy weight?????. Best put some beef on aint I. | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 20:44 |
 as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11329 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 24.02.2011 @ 20:45 PM by Wiegieboard garrold said:I'm 5'10" and s**t at all 3. Hope that clears things up Shaun. I'm the same as this. Short levers are best IMO | ||
| Steve | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 20:55 |
nothing to hide, please follow my life on webcam Member 255, 3732 posts | Joseph_Walton said:sergey fedosienko is sub 5ft, best powerlifter. A lot less than 5 foot - he really is tiny | ||
| Tannhauser | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 21:11 |
 fighting woo with woo Member 206, 1491 posts SQ 227.5, BP 165, DL 260652.5 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq | dr_hazbun said:I'm 5'11 which is a s**t height for sport really. Not tall enough for rowing/swimming. Too tall for PL unless I decide to become obese. I wish I were either 5'8 or 6'3. Mike Tyson is 5'11", if I remember correctly. Perhaps you could be a heavyweight champion boxer? | ||
| Tony | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 21:13 |
 Is partial to the odd bender. Member 6, 10239 posts SQ 280, BP 192.5, DL 317.5790.0 kgs @ 102kgs Eq | 5'11" is f**king s**t as it's always going to be not quite 6 foot. Nothing to do with levers. | ||
| MrSmall | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 22:05 |
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq | Tannhauser said: Mike Tyson is 5'11", if I remember correctly. Perhaps you could be a heavyweight champion boxer? He'd have to get an expert in the bob and weave technique or peek-a-boo style to help him get there. | ||
| milsy | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 22:30 |
 Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 24.02.2011 @ 22:30 PM by milsy im 5ft9 and 16 and half stone maybe i should loose wieght lol | ||
| Villa_Ste | | ... | 24-02-2011 @ 23:00 |
stingy with his letters Member 496, 668 posts SQ 210, BP 190, DL 230630.0 kgs @ 111kgs UnEq | im 6'4" and deadlifting is a nightmare. just feels like i have to pull the damn weight a million miles to get it up. or maybe im just making excuses 4 being s**t at it | ||