But I can lift way more weights than him. How so? What's the science behind it?
2006-11-30 18:33:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
There are a number of different factors, that may contribute to this. Weight does not equal strength. Factors such as activity level or training style and habits, limb length, genetics (fast twitch fibres versus slow twitch fibre ratio), diet, age, all influence how much weight you can lift.
The obvious answer would be, you are more athletic. Meaning you are more active and probably train more. Then again, you may be naturally strong. Your body proportions also have a great deal to do with how much you lift; your lifting mechanics may be superior to your friends.
Take a man who has long arms and legs and a short torso. He would be less successful at power lifting than say a man of equal height and posess shorter arms and legs and a long torso. This is again attributed to lifting mechanics. Also, muscle connection points play a role as well. The biceps connection for example, if you should have one higher up on your arm, you will have less lifting potential in your biceps than some one of equal size, who has a lower connection point.
Lifting technique plays a role as well. How you lift a weight can greatly affect, how much you can lift. Every thing from stance, to grip, to back posture, can effect your performance. It may also be a case of, who is putting forth more effort; you may be simply trying harder than your friend.
I hope this sheds some light, for you.
2006-11-30 19:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by PAIN23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right at the limit for your height. If you lose any weight you will be underweight. Honestly I would suggest that you gain. For your height your ideal weight is about 130 pounds. That puts you at a bmi of 20, instead of 18.
2016-05-23 07:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weight doesn't determine strength. I weight 260 lbs but I am SURE you can bench more than I can; arm strength is dependent on muscle, not pure weight. You obviously have stronger arms muscles than he does.
2006-11-30 18:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by nardis14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends ,on height and age ? It could be genetics as well.You body can be use to the technique of the work out as well, if this is a new work out routine for your friend then he's not comfortable with it yet
2006-11-30 18:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by erik s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have more muscle than him. Your body could be built better for lifting things. etc... Weight is not always a good thing. It could be just fat!!!
2006-11-30 18:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by alegna_2004 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He probably doesnt have the same muscle density as you. Just because he weighs more doesn't mean he has more muscle than you.
2006-11-30 18:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by Caitlin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
weight has nothing to do with muscle mass and muscle mass really has nothing to do with strength. lean muscle can usually do more work than mass muscle.
2006-11-30 18:35:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
which depend at your friend if you love him then you have so power to lift it because love is most powerful machine
2006-11-30 18:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by naveen k 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
muscle mass and fitness you have just been doing it longer if he keeps it up he will eventually pass you up...
2006-11-30 18:35:49 · answer #9 · answered by ox_777 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you've got more muscle strength. he may have more fat, or his muscle weigh more, or he's big boned.
2006-11-30 18:35:08 · answer #10 · answered by collgegrl11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋