i'm 6 feet tall and i have the armspan of someone 6'9 and i wear size 15 basketball shoes. I'm 25,so i won't grow anymore in height. Does anyone know why I am like this? thanks!
2007-01-25 19:15:29 · 11 answers · asked by nobody 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Because you are you.
2007-01-25 19:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by Brina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds weird.
Usually peoples armspan is exactly the same as their height, but yours is nearly a foot longer.
Size 15 shoe is pretty large for someone who is only 6'.
I am 25, 6'2" and have size 11/12 shoe and my armspan is exactly the same as my height.
Have no idea why your like that, but maybe you should thank genetics :)
2007-01-26 03:21:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heredity. I too have very long arms, can outreach a friend that is 6' 4" and I am 5'11. My arm length is most prevalent in my forearms. Was a real pain in high school, when we'd all arm wrestle, even the girls could beat me, because my leverage was so bad-especially with those with really short forearms. Not anything you can do about it, guy, just enjoy being able to reach everything like I do. Ironically, my two brothers don't have as long arms as I do, even though we are all the same height.
My arm span, by the way, is a full 7 feet.
2007-01-26 13:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an endocrine gland called your pituitary gland. It secretes a growth hormone that controls you height. An overproduction of this hormone in adulthood produces a condition known as acromegaly, which is characterized by overgrowth of tissues resulting in a bulky appearance, protrusion of the eyebrow area, enlargement of hte hands and feet, and deformation of the features. Yao Ming and Andre the Giant are celebrity examples. I'm not saying you're deformed... but this could be something that is treatable before you reach that stage...
See your doctor about referring you to an endocrinologist.
2007-01-26 03:26:02 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well typically you should be fully grown. But a lot of men have a disproportioned wingspan. The shoe size isn't all that uncommon. I'm 5'10" and I wear a 13.
2007-01-26 03:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by dsmithfsu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its called "Bonus" im 5'11 and got 11 size shoes and same armspan as me height. I dont think you should be thinking about it, its normal, just takes time to get over it and once again, its a "Bonus"
2007-01-26 04:49:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should get your pituitary gland checked out or your thyroid. I doubt that there is anything that could be done about your stature now but if there is a problem it couldn't prevent future growth.
2007-01-26 05:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by mom of twins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a flatmate such as yourself overseas a few years ago.
2007-01-26 03:22:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are. That's all. Accept yourself.
2007-01-26 03:23:30 · answer #9 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and how big is your down there ???
2007-01-26 09:05:52 · answer #10 · answered by RawBoucer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋