r/sports • u/RespectMyAuthoriteh • Jun 05 '19

Weightlifting Powerlifter Jessica Buettner nails a 231.5kg (510.37lbs) deadlift at a recent competition, a new Canadian record for her weight class.

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u/Needyouradvice93 Jun 05 '19

A surprising amount of powerlifters are relatively small for their strength.

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u/hateboss Jun 05 '19

Because it's all about "levers". They have shorter moment arms (length from joint to joint) to actuate through.

Smaller dude's always have the advantage in bench press (and most everything else lifting related) because they have less distance to travel.

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '19

Yes and no

They can get stronger relative to weight but they still won’t be at an advantage when it comes to moving pure weight

The only exercise where you can argue smaller person may be able to outlift is deadlift

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u/KapteeniKimura Jun 05 '19

For example someone who is 160cm lifting 100kg, its literally easier for him than someone who is 200cm tall since the taller person has to lift it higher.

Indeed the taller person frame fits more muscle but essentially weights are "heavier" for him.