[quote]King of Kings wrote:
U have plenty of programs for short people mate. Just about every bodybuilder is a oompa lumpa so any of those programs would be good for u.
I appreciate the Staley article u mentioned.But to hear from more really big and tall guys who went from rail thin to a huge mountain of a man would be great to hear.Its very hard to look big even in clothes when u are 250 pounds plus at 6,3-4[/quote]
Ummmm, i’m actually 6’2 and thought i would stick up for everyone under 6’3…
Anyways, there’s really no secret workouts for tall lifters, you just have more frame to fill out, so it takes a little longer to achieve your thickness levels.
Some movements may be more benefical then others for strength based on leverages relative to limb lengths, but for size that dosen’t really matter. Other then you need more total muscle to look full.
If you’re not naturally thick, then being tall just makes it that much harder.
As a reference point the following are contest weights of each:
Steve Reeves: 215lbs @ 6’1"
Arnold: 235lbs @ 6’2"
Lou: 275lbs @ 6’5"
I would add (or subtract) 10-15 pounds for every inch of height as a guide (maybe up to 20 pounds for arnold’s build). But remember these are contest weights. Add another ___ for off season weights.
Make sure you’re eating enough, it’s really all about diet, as you’ve said you’re already 250, if you want to weigh 270, then eat like you are already 270, not like you’re 250 trying to get to 270.
And remember, no matter how hard someone trains, if they are 5’9", then they’re 5’9".