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Title: midget deadlifters
Post by: theoperator on October 31, 2006, 03:32:08 PM
have any deadlifting records been set by midgets or at least very short people (im not sure where the cut off is)??? i was thinking about it and it seems since the bar would be much higher on their body that when they do a deadlift it would be more like a rack pull. 

yes this is a serious question...im quite fascinated by midgets ;D
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: bigbadwolfe on October 31, 2006, 04:54:08 PM
Ok in all seriousness I'm gonna go out on a limb and say they would probably have trouble holding the bar. Most LP"s that I have seen have small stubby hands and fingers which would make it difficult to hold the bar with any serious amount of weight on it. Good question though :)  Midget fascinations? Hmmm!!!
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: Hedgehog on November 01, 2006, 12:12:56 AM
Wolfe is right, the grip is what holds them back.

Most midgets have trouble holding onto more than 225 lbs.

I know a midget who's squatted 700 lbs, but has not deadlifted more than 275 lbs or so.

There are some midgets that have long fingers, but they are very rare. I've yet to see one of those compete in powerlifting.

YIP
Zack
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: figgs on November 01, 2006, 03:25:32 PM
I can't believe this is being discussed. LOL

I also can't believe a midget has squatted 700 pounds! What's ass to grass, 4 inches down?
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: bigbadwolfe on November 01, 2006, 08:11:47 PM
Well I didnt want the guy to come up SHORT on his info :)
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: Hedgehog on November 01, 2006, 09:50:45 PM
Quote from: figgs on November 01, 2006, 03:25:32 PM
I can't believe this is being discussed. LOL

I also can't believe a midget has squatted 700 pounds! What's ass to grass, 4 inches down?

Here's a pic of a midget squatting over 600 lbs at just over 100 lbs in bodyweight.

Stanaszek:

(http://www.europowerlifting.org/espm02ass.jpg)


YIP
Zack
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: freespirit on November 02, 2006, 05:51:40 AM
It is possible to make adjustments to the barbell for short people, so that they are able to deadlift more weight.

Regulations could be changed for that matter.
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: the choad on November 02, 2006, 02:16:36 PM
Quote from: Hedgehog on November 01, 2006, 09:50:45 PM
Here's a pic of a midget squatting over 600 lbs at just over 100 lbs in bodyweight.

Stanaszek:

(http://www.europowerlifting.org/espm02ass.jpg)


YIP
Zack
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That must be the shortest dude on the sauce ever...
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: Beener on November 03, 2006, 09:20:55 PM
Ya ive alwasy wondered about midget bodybuilders.

You guys ever watch that show on TLC called Little People Big World? Its a family of little people, its about them reaching for stuff on high counters and stuff. Its awesome!
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: Hedgehog on November 04, 2006, 08:12:20 AM
Quote from: Beener on November 03, 2006, 09:20:55 PM
Ya ive alwasy wondered about midget bodybuilders.

You guys ever watch that show on TLC called Little People Big World? Its a family of little people, its about them reaching for stuff on high counters and stuff. Its awesome!

I need to find that show on DVD. I am a big fan of midgets, that's partly why I am such a big fan of Lee Priest.

YIP
Zack
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: Luolamies on November 19, 2006, 04:56:09 PM
HAHAAAHAAHHAHAH...
LEE IS A SUPERSMURF...

There´s a german midget that has benched over 300kg´s no joke, sorry can´t remember the name.
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: phreak on November 20, 2006, 01:37:32 AM
Quote from: Luolamies on November 19, 2006, 04:56:09 PM
HAHAAAHAAHHAHAH...
LEE IS A SUPERSMURF...

There´s a german midget that has benched over 300kg´s no joke, sorry can´t remember the name.
Marcus Schick?
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: Debussey on November 20, 2006, 03:25:56 PM
Quote from: Hedgehog on November 04, 2006, 08:12:20 AM
I need to find that show on DVD. I am a big fan of midgets, that's partly why I am such a big fan of Lee Priest.

YIP
Zack

Midget anals 8)
Title: Re: midget deadlifters
Post by: JasonH on November 21, 2006, 08:13:22 AM
Bloody hell - a midget squatting 600lbs at just over 100lbs bodyweight!

Pound for pound that's gotta be one of the strongest lifts ever!

Go Oompa Loompa go!!!