2006-09-08 00:19:50 · 7 answers · asked by John S 1 in Sports ➔ Olympics
Yes definitely.6footer has more distance to lift.
2006-09-08 00:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by wolfmettle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More work, yes, but not necessarily more difficult
Mathematically speaking, if both people lift the same amount of weight, it takes more work for the taller person to complete the lift.
Work = Force x Distance
However, it is important to note that even though the taller person mathematically does more work it doesn't mean its more dificult for them. Because with 5 extra inches of height (as in this example) comes extra muscle and ability to use their leverage. Which leads to them, in general, being able to lift more maximal loads than shorter people. But if a tall person and a short person have the same 1 repitition max, than it will be more difficult for the taller person because they have to lift the weight a further distance, than a shorter individual.
2006-09-09 06:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by the red 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends upon the proportions of the bodies of the lifters. Lifting a weight a shorter distance is easier than lifting it a greater distance, obviously. I recall a great deadlifter in old mags who was built like a gorilla, i.e. long arms and short legs. He deadlifted more than men much heavier than he was, because of his mechanical advantage. In powerlifting (not weightlifting, as someone said), there are deadlift, squat and bench press. One who is good at deadlifting may lose ground on the other two lifts. Total is scored. I am 6' 1" and weigh 320 lbs. My lifts in training are deadlift: 685-705; bench press: 600-630 and squat: 750-790.
2006-09-08 03:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by miyuki & kyojin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person with a smaller, more compact frame will always find weight-lifting easier than a tall or lanky person.
It's all to do with leverage at the joints and muscle points.
2006-09-08 00:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by Swampy_Bogtrotter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 6ft1" tall, and I find that I have better lifting ability than shorter people as I have more leverage on the object that I am trying to lift! So in answer to your Q... No! (my length also alows more body weight and muscle tissue)
2006-09-08 00:30:05 · answer #5 · answered by gec_autobot2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work done = force x distance
the force needed is the same, but the distance is greater for a 6' weight lifter, therfore it takes more energy.
2006-09-08 00:26:08 · answer #6 · answered by thesilvernewt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep
2006-09-08 04:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by shane c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋