Ideal structure..long legs versus short legs..

**SonOfPluto** · 02-23-2009, 04:43 PM

What do you guys think is a more ideal structure for bodybuilding: a longer torso relative to the legs, or longer legs with a shorter torso? I would think there are advantages to each. An advantage for the longer torso is that they can pack on more size without ruining their symmetry, but the guys with the shorter torso seem to have an advantage in filling out their backs, often giving the appearance that their lats come all the way down to their waist.

**Swede** · 02-23-2009, 04:51 PM

medium legs medium torso

**Big Al** · 02-23-2009, 04:56 PM

Not long legs that's for sure. Long legs never looks massive enough, except Toney may be.

**SonOfPluto** · 02-23-2009, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Swede

medium legs medium torso

I hadn't thought about that..

Having long legs really sucks for doing squats I must say. You get a lot of lower back development out of it though..

**chasebny** · 02-23-2009, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by SonOfPluto

I hadn't thought about that..

Having long legs really sucks for doing squats I must say. You get a lot of lower back development out of it though..

Having longer legs and arms at 6'5" (yeah Im a goon) does provide the advantage of longer levers, meaning more time under tension. As a result, Im desperate for torso thickness, but my limbs are much more impressive.