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Huh? you mean "lean body mass"?? (I had to google this and the word biology to see acronyms). But, yes, LBM would be a factor (as it describes the ratio of muscle mass -- pulling power -- vs other mass), but this is affected by hormones at some level, however, you're technically correct, so (as it's not worth arguing…
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Not only them, but EVERYONE of ANY height can be compared, and accurately assessed for strength in this manner. Yes - I don't see why not -- but, to be fair (and accurate, let's remember, we're assessing "actual" strength, not "comparative" strength), one would have to know reach (which also is a factor in range of motion)…
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Legal lifts are indeed a valid goal for those competing in sanctioned PL contexts; however, if you want to know how strong you *really* are, then corrections for range-of-motion are necessary: Otherwise, you are only fooling yourself, and, taken to the extreme, you might pick a fight with some tall cat who is much weaker…
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I did! As I said at least twice that I recall, but again: I'm 5'9" barefoot and about 5'10" with shoes. Also, I don't think that the 'strength' requirements in the armed forces would be any different for battlefield arenas (not, that is, if they wanted to win!).
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Yes, health would make a difference, but with no disrespect meant towards anyone with an injury or illness, it's a fact that theses lifters are*actually* weaker (in the same way that the average woman is *actually* weaker than an average man). But, yes, I admit, I WILL defend my lifts based on my increased height here: I…
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Actually, the genetic makeup for men and woman are VERY similar -- the only real basis for the differences in strength are the hormonal differences. What other differences exist? Societal prejudice, maybe? I try to to dis anyone based on their gender or what-not.
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Yes! After your very vocal protests, I decided to see your height, which you listed in your prior reply, and I recall it was 5'6" -- I know that I am 5'9" barefoot (or 5'10" with shoes), so I took enough college courses that, finally, I know how to do simply math: I think, yes, that I am about 3" taller than you -maybe…
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But, don't you want to know how strong you *really* are?...
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With no disrespect meant to the other lifters who are participating, I think you are wise to avoid non-lifting conversation. (Maybe you are a wise example for others to follow?)
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Well, you're correct: I took into account all other factors except gender: If I had taken that into account, then my analysis would have said you're only "super strong" when compared to other women, but in the real world, we compete for positions that require physical strength with BOTH genders: The armed forces and many…
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Thx 4 yr 2 cent's worth, Mc, but: To reprise the excellent point that Sara made, I trust the feedback, analyses, and advice of people I've known and trust than that of total strangers. While not all of the criticism I have gotten here has been totally wrong, I think my technique and form are more along the lines of what my…
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Eh? The Wilkes formula corrects for gender (based on the differing hormonal balance in women vs men) - that's only one thing that gives you any case for an argument. But it also corrects for weight - I guess that's what you meant when you said "2 things" --actually, there are (I think?) Wilkes corrections for differing…
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Not all my lifts: some are legal lifts -- and I *do* lift from a height disadvantage that doesn't plague some other lifters. (Admittedly, there are lifter my height and taller who can actually lift more in the deadlift or squat --and, there are lifter with a longer reach who can out-bench me as well, LOL, but I do try to…
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>^^..^^< "Meow" Translation: It's all good, old chap.! :bigsmile:
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I don't recall admitting I did anything amiss, except for possibly being too talkative... which I may have done. And, yes, I did just barely get depth on that vid, but remember, Sara, as I'm a taller person, my femur bones, the lever-arm of the squat, are probably longer, and this affects the amount one can lift, all other…
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"We report; You decide" :glasses:
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The amount one can lift is affected by A NUMBER of things, including (but not limited to) knowledge applied technique height weight reach gender age level of training injuries / illnesses and even mood and attitude. What's your point? You want me to feel sorry for you or give you special breaks because you're a woman (you…
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Well, yes, that's ONE of the things it corrects.
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Thx 4 citing yr sources & clarifying :bigsmile:
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Huh? You didn't quote the OP (original poster) -- were you defending me here? :bigsmile:
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Well, for starters, most or all professional lifters (including world-record holders) have not said I rounded my back, when I solicited their feedback, and I trust them more than you -but you may be right, a little: I may round my back a bit -- a little upper back rounding is OK (but not lower back). Secondly, I did NOT…
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Well, you are partly correct, Sara, insofar as you claim no one (or possibly very few) actually asked for feedback. But, as I said earlier, giving unsolicited feedback is NOT uncommon or bad protocol --it happens ALL THE TIME online - wake up and smell the deadlifts, already! Secondly, with regard to my lifts, it IS a fact…
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Yum, yum... food! (In all seriousness, I *rarely* fast, and almost *always* stuff my face 'til I'm full, but some people are "hard-gainers" -- at least I'm strong... well, somewhat strong -- or "strong for my size and height," LOL)
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In an alternate time-line (one I don't remember, but I know it existed!), I made most (but not all) corrections to this time-line... we're still in the process of fixing all known issues... a few updates, no doubt, are in my "Fitness Pal" profile here. :glasses:
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No ... unless, of course, you edited it and forgot to give me a direct link -- maybe it will become clearer after I "catch up" on posts and read all the replies, but, honestly, I still don't know what your gripe is.
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Well, partly correct: My 350 deadlift was off a FOUR inch block -- if we accept your numbers as accurate (and I shall give you the benefit of the doubt), you are only THREE inches shorter than me, and assuming your reach is as long as mine (68 to 70 inches when I spread my arms out as wide as I can), then,…
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Incorrect -at least partly, Chell: First off, you must have missed it -- but I did make a correction for height: I explained why I placed the weights on the block. Secondly, she is heavier than me, but I did NOT mention that she had an advantage because I did not want to imply she was fat (she's not, but I didn't want to…
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Yes, I know about the Wilkes correction factors... LOL However, while they do attempt to make corrections for people of different weights (I am far lighter than you, but, yes, like you pointed out in your reply, you are a woman, which makes it harder, biologically, than me to get helpful hormones and chemicals that our…
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Yes, but you responded about me, and while that's not wrong in and of itself, you then went on to insult my knowledge (by your comments of saying you wouldn't value any advice from me!) --where on earth do you get inside knowledge that I'm dumb --or have ill motives? -- All I did prior to your post was to offer some…
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Thanks - You might have a point -- but, it is part-and-parcel of life that, when your brother man (or woman) has fallen, you try to offer him a bit of advice, in a friendly way - -I'll hope to try and be less talkative -and hopefully not rude or insulting in the mean time.
