Lifting heavy is a height killer

NormInv

I used to be 6'4 but now only 4'6. I noticed that I was losing height the more I lifted. I researched and there is a study that says that heavy weights compress bones and make you short.

dc8066

To go from 6'4 to 4'6, you must drop the heavy weight on your head - repeatedly

amtyrell

I would get tested for dyslexia

RoxieDawn

Are you lifting lighter now?

PWRLFTR1

True story: I recently had to drop the height on the monolith 1 notch, I thought it was because I started doing low bar squat, but when I went to the doctor, my height actually dropped 1/2 inch.

NLP6618

That suck. Most women don't think short men are attractive. Unless u are a midget. That's only cause of where their faces reach.

dc8066

CurvyGirl418 wrote: »

That suck. Most women don't think short men are attractive. Unless u are a midget. That's only cause of where their faces reach.

It's a matter of preference. I liked my short husband more than others because he was the most intelligent and fun

dc8066

OutOfUserName wrote: »

dc8066 wrote: »

CurvyGirl418 wrote: »

That suck. Most women don't think short men are attractive. Unless u are a midget. That's only cause of where their faces reach.

It's a matter of preference. I liked my short husband more than others because he was the most intelligent and fun

fun size?

Perfect compact size

Motorsheen

NormInv wrote: »

I used to be 6'4 but now only 4'6. I noticed that I was losing height the more I lifted. I researched and there is a study that says that heavy weights compress bones and make you short.

how wide are you?

GiddyupTim

lstrat115 wrote: »

Lifting heavy also diminishes your cute factor. Old guys say so

Whoa! Whoa!
That is so out of line.

ROBOTFOOD

Hmm

jpoehls9025

I dont even know how to respond to this thread. I love lifting heavy always been on the shorter side 5'9", if people dont like you because your not 6'+ well then who gives a *kitten* lol.

Ironandwine69

OutOfUserName wrote: »

dc8066 wrote: »

CurvyGirl418 wrote: »

That suck. Most women don't think short men are attractive. Unless u are a midget. That's only cause of where their faces reach.

It's a matter of preference. I liked my short husband more than others because he was the most intelligent and fun

fun size?

Best part of fun sizes is that you can never have one.

Ironandwine69

Motorsheen wrote: »

NormInv wrote: »

I used to be 6'4 but now only 4'6. I noticed that I was losing height the more I lifted. I researched and there is a study that says that heavy weights compress bones and make you short.

how wide are you?

6'4 - 4'6

Muscle_for_Fitness

That is why I let the weight lift me. Actually increases bone size.

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Motorsheen

kitty_meow_meow_ wrote: »

Muscle_for_Fitness wrote: »

That is why I let the weight lift me. Actually increases bone size.

Am I the only one who read that as "boner" size?

yes; probably so.

Caporegiem

Same thing happened to me OP so I went to Australia and lifted for a month. Everything is upside down there so my bones decompressed.

doceo

[quote It's a matter of preference. I liked my short husband more than others because he was the most intelligent and fun[/quote]

I have to say this is the weirdest original post I have ever read anywhere. I like your response, though. People don't want others to judge them by the extra weight they carry or any other physical issues. Yet, for some reason, many (not all) of those same people seem to judge others by their extra weight or other problems (height) and so on. I would much rather be with a person who is shorter or heavier or taller or whatever if that person is true in the heart than be with someone who looks like Apollo but is a total - you- know -what- to me or to others.

Motorsheen

Caporegiem wrote: »

Same thing happened to me OP so I went to Australia and lifted for a month. Everything is upside down there so my bones decompressed.

canary_girl

I, too, have been told by the oldtimer crowd that boys wouldn't like me if I lift heavy weights.

So I added another plate.

TAKCEGM

Well crap... I'm only 5'2"... if I start lifting again, how short do you think i'll get?

MrStabbems

There is a natural compression of the spine as we age for anyone interested in facts.

MrStabbems

Girl_With_Muscles_ wrote: »

MrStabbems wrote: »

There is a natural compression if the spine as we age for anyone interested in facts.

So I can't blame the heavy lifting for my 5'2 frame but I can blame old age for it? I'm gonna go cry now

Yep you is short because you old girl! although maintaining musclemass in the torso will reduce curvature as you get even older!

lstrat115 wrote: »

MrStabbems wrote: »

There is a natural compression if the spine as we age for anyone interested in facts.

Facts?? You think I came to MFP for facts? I am here for the sarcasm and the noodz

What about facts through sarcasm presented in the newd?

ninerbuff

This history behind this is because if short dudes couldn't get taller, they would get bigger. That's why back in the 80's many of the competitors were under 5'8" and even shorter.

Or maybe it's the supplements......................................

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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Motorsheen

canary_girl wrote: »

I, too, have been told by the oldtimer crowd that boys wouldn't like me if I lift heavy weights.

So I added another plate.

nails.

tuckerrj

lstrat115 wrote: »

MrStabbems wrote: »

There is a natural compression if the spine as we age for anyone interested in facts.

Facts?? You think I came to MFP for facts? I am here for the sarcasm and the noodz

There are no noodz on here. That's just a lure for old farts like me!