In the lift, anthropometry is, of course, quite well considered without me, but I will take the liberty of considering it with the aspects from the first two parts and deduce universal formulas.
Everyone knows that long arms in the deadlift are a plus, as well as a low GCGB and as a minus in the bench press. But a long torso, on the contrary, always moves the pelvis away from the bar the longer it is and immediately eliminates some variations of the technique. Long legs are sometimes good, sometimes bad. But we must first consider all this in conjunction with the other parts of the body.
I do not see much point in considering separately all-rounder athletes who do not have fundamentally elongated or shortened limbs relative to other parts of the body, because such cases are not common. Such athletes can be equally comfortable to pull in both styles and the choice of style will depend on the described aspects of the first parts.
Long arms short torso short legs = lottery winner. Long arms and a short torso make it possible to keep your back upright at the start, and short legs, to the pile, shorten the very amplitude of movement in the draft. We must understand that this version of the body is also quite exotic and usually in addition to long arms are long legs. But with long legs, too, not bad, such a physique has Cailer Woolam, who in the presentation and announcement of his results in the deadlift, I think, does not need.
Next, about short hands. It is clear that the shorter they are, the lower you will have to bend at the start, and this creates more torque on the lower back and lengthens the amplitude. But short hands are not a disaster in themselves. But, for example, their combination with a long torso is a complete anthropometric failure for traction, because you need to bend low, and because of the long torso, the pelvis will be too far from the bar, which, again, will increase the torque on the lower back even more. Therefore, in this case, the best solution (if it is anatomically possible) is sumo with the widest possible setting of the legs and expanded knees, in order to somehow level the distance of the pelvis from the bar. Well, if, after all, anatomical features limit you in sumo, then write is gone.
So. Now for the fun part. We will try to put the formula in the light of all the described information.
The ideal combination of all the factors described for deadlift will look like this:
LCG + HNR + LHN + LA + ST + SL
Worst option:
HCG + HNA + SHN + SA + LT + LL
It is worth noting that a rare variant of the physique with short arms, but long legs. Usually both are short.
Sumo style is more suitable for you if: LCG, HNR, LHN.
When HCG you fit the sumo if: HNR, LHN, LA, ST.
The SA will suit you sumo if: LCG, HNR, LHN, SL.
In all other cases, the classic style is more suitable.
The conclusion that I was able to make myself from the information I received: it is very difficult to beat genetics in traction, but it is possible, taking into account all the necessary nuances.
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