Why Torso Length Doesn't Matter, But Arm Length Does

[Body Builder]

It's good to finally see the unicorn in person and realize that all of the tall about torso length is bunk. 99% of the people in the world will not notice your arm length either. Height is far more important in the grand scheme of things.

I completely agree.
That's why I believe that it is insane for someone to do arm lengthening. Noone will mention it people!

ps Citizen Kane is my favorite movie of all time.

[wish177]

Wingspan matters folks. There is no point in denying it. Wingspan 15 cm below height will look odd to a certain extent. To go 10-11 cm above wingspan is really max in my opinion without considering arm lengthening

Leonard

I can't see why

[BelowTheMean]

I've been doing a lot of research on the golden ratio, and I have a very proportionate body mathematically. But I'm still going to get LL since it doesn't throw it off that much..

[Rains]

As long as you're not fat you're within the proportionate range. Although I did see some Asian guys with extreme short arms but long torso which is bad for LL purpose.

[srimech123]

I always worried about my torso length lately, but now I am more relieved that armspan matters. My wingspan is 5'10, which is enough for 3 more inches as there are people out there who naturally have a negative ape index.

I have always been told that I have perfect proportions where I currently stand, but maybe it's just perceptions as I am close to 5'10 with trainers on. I also think that if you wear your trousers higher than most people, you will be perceived to have longer legs.

Another thing I wondered was why it's possible to lengthen tibias, femurs and the humerus, but not the forearms.

[MAXIMIZE]

The other factor no one talks about is bone width/thickness.

I am 5'7. 5" tall and have a 5'11. 5".  Yet anything more than 2. 5" lifts look ridiculous on me because (1) I already have long legs, and (2) My wrists and ankles are tiny.  I have thinner wrists than most girls (small bone structure).

I look like I'm on stilts past 5'10" and it looks unnatural.

Works fine for me.  I just want 2. 5" tibial lengthening and then I'm done.

[MyLongerLegs]

In my opinion torso length does matter because in some cases person may have long torso/short legs.  In this case +15/+20 cm may still look really good.  Also clothing can help cover up disproportions if they exist.  Unless you suffer from achondroplasia arm lengthening is stupid move.

[Ken]

@sysop

How much do you lengthen your arms?

[bossrow]

it doesn't matter my torso length if I expect to grow (naturally as a teen)?
My sitting height was my bet to get more height bcs is below average but the only thing that matters is my wingspan?