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dodge77 July 20th, 2021 05:19

My wife is 5’2 180 lbs. She’s got a big butt and wide shoulders with DD’s. I’m 5’9 170 lbs. She has put on a lot of weight and it’s nice to be the lighter one now. She also lifts weights. It’s easier for her to lift me than me trying to lift her.

luff(arungen) July 23rd, 2021 20:40

i dont think height matters. what matters is how fit the other person is. if they go to the gym then height definitely won't matter. if it's only down to natural strength, then i'd say that height might matter a bit (only for those who are short). But to be honest, i've seen weak tall people and i've seen strong short people (naturally strong, that is)

doczek59 July 27th, 2021 12:06

It depends on genetics. I had a friend 5,10 and about 200lbs and she had no natural power as it seemed to be. My another friend, quite lean and short had much more energy and strength.

Sumesh V August 5th, 2021 09:12

I dont think height matters .. even small girls can lift ... But my personal preference is tall girls..

TheLurker1 March 16th, 2022 00:14

Height matters because their height in comparison to you will affect the centre of gravity in the situation.

If you were 5"2 and 170lbs, you would be harder to lift than if you were 5"8 and 170lbs. This is definitely applicable any shoulder carry, and probably a few of the others, although it depends on the height difference between the lifter and the liftee. The shorter girl should fare better in a fireman carry situation, in theory.

This is only in theory though. That's where the thread comes in, your experiences might dump all over it.

JimmyDDD April 23rd, 2022 22:08

In my experience, it all depends on their "trunk". Girls with wider trunks/thick core areas can support more weight. Height has never really made difference 4 my lifts.


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