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Chest question shorter arms = higher lifts?
Sticky
Active member
Their reach wouldn't determin the lifts, but the guy with longer arms definately has to push the weight further if grip width is the same. So in that sense, having shorter arms could be a good advantage.
My coach used to tell me to bring a chainsaw to training so he could "make an adjustment" because I have long and skinny arms
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Longer arms can help with the deadlift though. So in a 3 lift, things could even out a bit.
My coach used to tell me to bring a chainsaw to training so he could "make an adjustment" because I have long and skinny arms
. Longer arms can help with the deadlift though. So in a 3 lift, things could even out a bit.
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leachy
New member
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think PTC pointed out a while ago, that alot of the big lifters in the world of powerlifting have been tall, which means longer arms then shorter competitors?
Having longer arms means your ROM is larger so you have to push the bar further to lockout than someone with shorter arms..
I have a friend who is alot shorter than me and his arms are alot shorter, he has a strong bench and pushes almost as much as me even though he's been training for considerably less time than me.
Most of the successful pro bodybuilders are around 5'8 with a few exceptions, im not sure about powerlifters though.
Alot of people use it as an excuse.. but I use it as an excuse to train harder.
I have a friend who is alot shorter than me and his arms are alot shorter, he has a strong bench and pushes almost as much as me even though he's been training for considerably less time than me.
Most of the successful pro bodybuilders are around 5'8 with a few exceptions, im not sure about powerlifters though.
Alot of people use it as an excuse.. but I use it as an excuse to train harder.
wannabstrong
New member
wouldnt people just adjust their grip distance to compensate? or is there rules to this sort of thing?
Just do what you feel is comfortable
Just do what you feel is comfortable
To an extent. There are rules about how wide grip can be (83cm max), not only that but a wide grip generally isn't as safe as a conventional.
Spritcha
New member
its basic leverages right? Hold a weight at arms length then hold the same weight closer to your body. Makes a difference right? The distance from shoulder to elbow for bench and hip to knee in squat does have a significant impact on your ability to move weight. Its not the only factor, but it is significant. With powerlifting, however, what you gain from short arms in bench you lose in deadlift. The Russians advocate experimenting with stances and grips to find the right technique for your specific lever lengths- since two people are different it makes sense that they will lift differently.
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jonnie_sfw
New member
I'd say steve's arms are about the right length for someone of his height..however he is as thick through the chest/upper back as I am wide which also shortens the stroke...
He does look to have a huge chest from his videos.