#1
Kirk Karwoski is 5' 7". He competed in 242-SHW. Think about that.
#2
Ed Coan is even shorter than Kirk.
#3
Mike Bridges is even shorter than Ed Coan.
#4
Bull Stewart's arms are so long that he locks out a deadlift just above his knees. This might translate to phenomenal deadlift performance....
#5
Matt Poe presses snake. 'Nuff said.
#6
John Kuc was the best 242-er ever. He was lifetime drug free. How did he get so good?
Answer:
He originally trained up to the SHW class, won world titles, was having health problems and dieted down to the 242 class at a height of 6' 0". Essentially, he had the muscle mass of a SHW with almost none of the fat.
3 comments:
There are definite height requirements for optimal performace in each weight class. Shortness is generally helpful, obviously. Then it's just about filling your body out and finding your weight class. In powerlifting even more than weightlifting limb length can affect each lift very differently too since you have to bench and deadlift. Long torso, stubby legs and arms are good for weightlifting but the short arms will hurt the deadlift and help your bench. Long legs are just bad for lifting... But great for real athletes lol.
I wish I was a real athlete. :(
Me too.
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