Topic: How are my proportions after a hypothetical 20 cm lengthening? (Read 4253 times)

ReadRothbard · « **on:** December 25, 2014, 10:17:06 PM »

I don't plan on doing 20 cm of lengthening. It is my fantasy, however, to do that much. How would I look after a hypothetical 20 cm of lengthening (10 cm on my tibias and 10 cm on my femurs)?

I can tell the arms a little short. My wingspan is only 174 cm, while me at a projected 20 cm of lengthening would have me at 189 cm. Of course, in my fantasy world of leg lengthening where I can do 4 inches per segment without losing athletic ability, I could also do 6 cm of arm lengthening per humerus, which would put my wingspan at 186 cm.

http://imgur.com/2jkF4gl

The second picture is the max lengthening possible in terms of recovering full functionality (as stated by Dr. Paley and others), which is 14.5-15 cm.

http://imgur.com/n85qSMN

joax · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2014, 10:31:26 PM »

Like you said, it's too much. 10 CM (5+5) would look good on you, though.

ReadRothbard · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2014, 11:02:28 PM »

Quote from: joax on December 25, 2014, 10:31:26 PM

Like you said, it's too much. 10 CM (5+5) would look good on you, though.

My sitting height ratio would be about 0.5, which is normal. Are you referring to arm length?

TomD · « **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2014, 11:05:47 PM »

Hey Red

Do what makes you happy dude!

I am sold on 14cm as my dream gain. 7 per segment.

Others have suggested 6cm max. So I am doing 6 and if at that point the doc says its ok I will push to 7. Same with the other segment.

If you are aware of the wingspan issue possible complications and athletic limitations and after a good 6 months of thinking it over you still want to do it then all the best bud!

ReadRothbard · « **Reply #4 on:** December 25, 2014, 11:35:19 PM »

The only athletic limitations i'm worried about is muscular strength and power. I could honestly care less about running or all of the acrobatic stuff Sweden does lol.

Although, Dr. Paley seems to think full (or near full) athletic recovery is possible with 7 cm on the tibias and 8 cm on the femurs; i've seen other doctors with similar recommendations, so that's all good.

Yeah, it's is my dream to be at least 6'0. I'd fkING LOVE to be 6'2, but, unfortunately, we don't all get exactly what we want.

Outgrown · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2015, 12:52:37 PM »

You'll look fine for your shredded frame, nobody will question your proportions but us.

Shor7Guy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2015, 02:27:10 PM »

you dont wanna lengthen the humerus too much otherwise it makes your forearm look ridiculously short

ReadRothbard · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2015, 06:30:33 PM »

It would probably only be by about 3-4 cm on each side. That would put my wingspan at a total of 182 cm.

ReadRothbard · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2015, 06:31:03 PM »

Lol thanks man!

GeTs · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2015, 06:51:31 PM »

Hit the gym, not because of fat, I could care less, but because your arms look even smaller when u're fat, good luck, btw your torso could handle it

ReadRothbard · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2015, 07:40:28 PM »

I've got pretty big arms, man. My bench press is about 250.

GeTs · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2015, 07:50:11 PM »

Hands*

ReadRothbard · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2015, 09:07:17 PM »

Oh, ok, that makes sense. I've always thought my hands were a little small.

Uppland · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2015, 09:35:34 PM »

You've got a big body and very short legs I guess because I can't see anything wrong with your first picture.

That is until I give your arms a glance -they're just too short and I'm sorry to say but your hands look small as well but that might be because your forearm has so much mass.

I think you can be sure that your arms are the only thing standing between you and a normal 6' foot body.

ReadRothbard · « **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2015, 10:47:29 PM »

The first picture is 6'3 (or about 189 cm). The second picture is about 6'0 (or 184 cm). I plan to lengthen my humerus by about 4 cm per arm for a total wingspan of 182 cm.

Sean Connery · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2015, 10:54:31 PM »

You'll give up at 5 cm on your tibias.

ReadRothbard · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2015, 12:12:58 AM »

Maybe with externals. I don't plan on doing any more than 7-8 cm on my tibias.

TomD · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2015, 01:26:36 AM »

Quote from: ReadRothbard on January 07, 2015, 12:12:58 AM

Maybe with externals. I don't plan on doing any more than 7-8 cm on my tibias.

Yeah I have decided on internals as well.

Uppland · « **Reply #18 on:** January 07, 2015, 07:34:36 PM »

Quote from: ReadRothbard on January 06, 2015, 10:47:29 PM

The first picture is 6'3 (or about 189 cm). The second picture is about 6'0 (or 184 cm). I plan to lengthen my humerus by about 4 cm per arm for a total wingspan of 182 cm.

Are you sure 4CM is enough? Me I'm picky about proportions so I'd go to 183-4CM if I were you. I don't think I can reach 189CM myself but I wish.

ReadRothbard · « **Reply #19 on:** January 07, 2015, 11:11:30 PM »

I might go 5 cm per humerus, but i'll have to see how doable that is.

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