Lifting heavy is a height killer

NormInv
NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
edited November 18 in Chit-Chat
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.

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  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Are you lifting lighter now?
  • PWRLFTR1
    PWRLFTR1 Posts: 324 Member
    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
    NLP6618 Posts: 6,201 Member
    edited May 2017
    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
    dc8066 Posts: 1,439 Member
    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
    dc8066 Posts: 1,439 Member
    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
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    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
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    lstrat115 wrote: »
    Lifting heavy also diminishes your cute factor. Old guys say so

    Whoa! Whoa!
    That is so out of line.
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    Hmm
  • jpoehls9025
    jpoehls9025 Posts: 471 Member
    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
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    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
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    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
    Muscle_for_Fitness Posts: 2,198 Member
    That is why I let the weight lift me. Actually increases bone size.
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  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    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
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
    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
    doceo Posts: 46 Member
    edited May 2017
    [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
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    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.

    up_side_down.jpg
  • TAKCEGM
    TAKCEGM Posts: 313 Member
    Well crap... I'm only 5'2"... if I start lifting again, how short do you think i'll get?
  • MrStabbems
    MrStabbems Posts: 3,110 Member
    edited May 2017
    There is a natural compression of the spine as we age for anyone interested in facts.
  • MrStabbems
    MrStabbems Posts: 3,110 Member
    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
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    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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  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    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
    tuckerrj Posts: 1,453 Member
    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!
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