How to measure all my proportions so I can better figure out how I should perform the SBD?

[FH93]

Basically, I want to know how to measure my proportions, limb lengths, torso length, all that stuff, as I want to make sure I'm performing the lifts in a manner that utilizes my proportions best.

Like for example, long arms + short torso = best to do conventional deadlift, short arms + long torso = best for sumo deadlift.

It can be the same for bench, plus how to squat as well.

How to I accurately measure my proportions, and how do I find out if they are considered long/shirt in relation to other body parts and then how do I find out how to perform the lifts based off that.

I'm currently at a 140kg bench, 180kg squat, and 230kg deadlift, @ 90kg.

 

[Hightower]

In addition to the length of the muscles, muscle attachment matters and, again, this is theoretically difficult to determine. Through experience and try and try and analyze. A better coach to find his experience will definitely help.

 

[FH93]

In addition to the length of the muscles, muscle attachment matters and, again, this is theoretically difficult to determine. Through experience and try and try and analyze. A better coach to find his experience will definitely help.

Yeah, I've got a powerlifting coach at the moment, but he's just doing me a training program and judging form mostly as he's doing it for free since I'm good friends with another one of his trainees.

I think he doesn't know much about this stuff though as he wants everyone to squat with a wide stance and gives everyone block pulls as one assistance lifts, even though my sticking point is off the floor.

It's be alright if I could get a world class powerlifting coach to give me advice, but that's $$$

 

[theotherguy]

You don’t need a world class coach to become a good or even great powerlifter. There’s good coaches out there that don’t cost tons of money

 

[FH93]

You don’t need a world class coach to become a good or even great powerlifter. There’s good coaches out there that don’t cost tons of money

I know I don't need it, I'd just love to have one coach me. If I had Hella cash I'd do it though.

I don't mind looking for coaches, just need to find it in the budget.

 

[theotherguy]

I know I don't need it, I'd just love to have one coach me. If I had Hella cash I'd do it though.

I don't mind looking for coaches, just need to find it in the budget.

What I would hate to see happen, and something that will set you back that I see people do all the time, is for you to believe that it’s not worth having a coach if they’re not world class, and therefore you just won’t hire a coach until you can afford the one you believe is the best.

Maybe you aren’t thinking this, but you gotta start somewhere, just don’t let that be the reason for not having a coach at all.

 

[FH93]

What I would hate to see happen, and something that will set you back that I see people do all the time, is for you to believe that it’s not worth having a coach if they’re not world class, and therefore you just won’t hire a coach until you can afford the one you believe is the best.

Maybe you aren’t thinking this, but you gotta start somewhere, just don’t let that be the reason for not having a coach at all.

That thought does legitimately cross my mind often. I know that logically it's completely retarded, as there's tons of world class powerlifters that don't have world class coaches.

I am definitely going to take it under serious consideration though, and when I was talking about finding it in the budget, I was talking about regular powerlifting coaches anyway, as I don't have a lot of disposable income.

 

[Hightower]

Yeah, I've got a powerlifting coach at the moment, but he's just doing me a training program and judging form mostly as he's doing it for free since I'm good friends with another one of his trainees.

I think he doesn't know much about this stuff though as he wants everyone to squat with a wide stance and gives everyone block pulls as one assistance lifts, even though my sticking point is off the floor.

It's be alright if I could get a world class powerlifting coach to give me advice, but that's $$$

Besides the program, I think technique is equally important, because it will create the right foundation for your results. And the wrong technique will slow your progress and can lead to injury.

 

[Hightower]

That thought does legitimately cross my mind often. I know that logically it's completely retarded, as there's tons of world class powerlifters that don't have world class coaches.

I am definitely going to take it under serious consideration though, and when I was talking about finding it in the budget, I was talking about regular powerlifting coaches anyway, as I don't have a lot of disposable income.

It was rightly noted here that I think a good coach is enough and not a world class one. He is able to give the right technique at the beginning and avoid unnecessary mistakes. and I don't think it will cost much. good luck to you.