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Long arms plus short legs create the ultimate deadlift machine. How the Gorilla body type dominates pulling movements.
The Long-Reach Powerbase — Massive reach. Unstoppable pull.
The lifting community calls this "gorilla arms" for a reason — and it's a compliment. Your long arms reach the bar from a higher hip position, meaning your deadlift starts with a mechanical advantage most lifters would kill for. Combined with a powerful torso, you're built to move serious weight off the floor. Your pull is your identity.
Lift Profile
Best deadlift build in the grid. Good squat (short femurs). Longest bench ROM (hardest pressing).
Optimal Variants
Conventional deadlift, high bar squat, narrow-medium bench grip
Short femurs help squatting, but long arms make bar positioning interesting — low bar is your sweet spot.
The ideal deadlift build — short legs and long arms create the shortest possible pulling distance.
Long arms make bench your most challenging press — maximize arch and use a wide grip.
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