I have seen "formulas" that relate bodyweight in pounds to inches of height, seems like 4 pounds per inch is stuck in my mind, but I don't remember the specifics. We'll ask.
Starting Strength Coach
which USAPL weight class based on height
Hello, I was wondering if there were any ideas or approximations as to what would be the optimal weight class for a lifter based on their height? Is the answer going to be different for every lifter? or are you able to make generalizations and say something like: "a man who is 5'7" ought to compete at 205lb and a man that is 5'10" ought to compete at 220lb."
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I have seen "formulas" that relate bodyweight in pounds to inches of height, seems like 4 pounds per inch is stuck in my mind, but I don't remember the specifics. We'll ask.
Member
It seems like before targeting a weight class to be "competitive"
One ought to figure out what a good total is , whether or not a person can get said total and then pick a weight class. Ie if your total isn't gonna get you to raw nationals etc then why even bother hamstringing yourself into a particular weight class ?
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Might be a bit much......our 5'7" guy is 67 x 4 = 268.Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe
I liked "if you are the tallest lifter in your class, then you are in the wrong class".
PS....nobody told me there'd be maths,so my apologies if this is completely arse about.
Starting Strength Coach
Thanks Mark, 4 inches per pound at my height of 5 foot 6, is 264! I guess I got some more eating to do...
Member
If your Wilks score is going up, keep gaining weight.
Member
height, weight, age, gender and total please.
TMPHBITEU
It being 2016 or so, we have to distinguish between "gender" and the much more important physical sex.
✓ Member
Like what it said on their original birth certificate.
Member
Oh gosh, am I going to have to take special gender recognition class. I thought this was a safe space, first the corporate world and now here.
How about height , weight, age, testes? (y/n) and total?
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