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Originally Posted by Andrew.cook
What you typically see is that gross weight moved is maxed by large body mass, but that a higher weight to strength ratio is common in smaller guys.
I train with a 400lb semi-pro football lineman. "Big Tim" can absolutely manhandle a 300lb log press. Which is all fine and dandy becasue that is 75% of his bodyweight. By comparison I can also manhandle a 150lb log, and I would be willing to bet that I can knock out more reps than he can at 300lbs. We aren't talking about a weak guy, he is athletic and strong. But while his body mass allows for some benefit, it is also a liability.
Look at top end lifts in any sport and compare ratios in weight classes. The above statements become VERY obvious.
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Of course andrew, there is a benefit to being larger for some, for me personally, I'm as big as i would like to be. But in my head i always feel like I can be stronger.
It really depends on your goals, and what exactly you need to use your mass or strength for. For your friend its obvious that being larger is to his benefit for football. For someone like myself (a martial artist) its important to be strong, fast, and have a decent amount of mass, but not have it hinder your speed or mobility.
No matter what there are trade offs, you just need to find which ones are acceptable to you and your goals.