Short arms vs long arms

[shanegotu11]

Is this true that its easier to dead lift if you have shorter arms or is this a myth?

 

[NurseKnuckles]

Is this true that its easier to dead lift if you have shorter arms or is this a myth?

I'm curious to know where you came across this myth.

 

[shanegotu11]

I'm curious to know where you came across this myth.

At they gym. Talking to ppl in general.

 

[Tchoker]

Long arms and short legs would minimize the range of motion, which would make the lift 'easier.' How to measure this, I don't have a clue, just bro-science.

 

[shanegotu11]

Long arms and short legs would minimize the range of motion, which would make the lift 'easier.' How to measure this, I don't have a clue, just bro-science.

You seem to be right.

http://mmafighterreview.radculture.com/2012/bench-press-physics/

https://www.t-nation.com/training/4-genetic-factors-that-determine-your-success

 

[gspieler]

All other factors being equal, longer arms would shorten the ROM of the DL. However, any lifter with longer arms will also likely have longer longer femurs, tib-fib's, and spine, which will themselves make the lift more difficult.

 

[Mangar]

Is this true that its easier to dead lift if you have shorter arms or is this a myth?

I dunno but it is easier to bench

 

[neomage2021]

more important the arm length would be arm length to leg length ratio. Being built like a gorilla with long arms and short ass legs would be optimal for deadlift shortening your range of motion

 

[spdrew2143]

more important the arm length would be arm length to leg length ratio. Being built like a gorilla with long arms and short ass legs would be optimal for deadlift shortening your range of motion

Torso length is also a factor.

 

[NurseKnuckles]

Torso length is also a factor.

Girth too, though.

 

[CUAPO]

I think technique would be better.