I'm 6'2", arm length: 26", about 150lbs and my reach is only 70", how is that possible?

Question

Because Sonny Liston was 6'1 and his reach was 84", so i don't understand why mine is 70", it's ridiculous.

it'd be perfect if my reach was between 75" and 80" ...

how can i achieve that? thanks in advance

Answer 1

Wear platforms ...

Answer 2

that is just how your built. you'll just have to learn to use your body the way it is. there is no such thing is growing longer arms

Answer 3

Here's the big reason why there's a different in reach between you and Liston: Since you only weigh about 150 pounds and Liston was well over 210 pounds, the difference in measurements would come mainly from the torso width. Remember when measuring from finger-tip to finger-tip, the upper body is included in the measure.

I will say that I do find your measurements strange for your height, considering I'm only 5'11" with a 77" reach from finger-tip to finger-tip and an arms length of 30".

Answer 4

Maybe you have T-rex arms, hey it happens!

Answer 5

there is no way to change it, thats the skeletal structure of your body. just work with what you have, short arms means stronger hooks, your reach is only a few inches short of joe frazier's, and he kayoed guys with arms going into 80 inches like liston (although he never fought liston)

Answer 6

Perhaps it is because your arms are growing out of your hips.

Answer 7

some people have short arms; it's the body you were born with and you have to accept it. you can't change your bone structure.

Answer 8

well first 26" arms aren't all that long. Secondly Sonny Listen was 84 measured middle finger to middle finger, and that mug was wide as a house. You may just need a sandwich or two. Average reach from finger to finger is approx your height. Your  height is 74 inches, so that is about right. maybe a little short on the reach. But you can't change that. Some people are born with broad shoulders and wide chest others get a swirlie.