The Skyscrapers

Think of your body as the lift in a multi-storey building, powering the weight upward. The taller you are, the more

“floors” the weight has to travel up before reaching its destination.

So, you need a split second longer than most people to complete each rep. That adds up to extra work (and time spent under tension) for every muscle in every set.

01 Formal Training

The taller you get, the tighter your form must be. Every exercise has a moment when you stop lowering the weight and start lifting. This is

where injuries often happen – because of your long limbs, you face more time under

tension. So, perfect your form before going heavy. 02 Strong Foundations

The classic barbell deadlift, a total-body muscle builder, isn’t suited to you. Your long legs and torso make it

unwieldy. Shift your legs outside shoulder width for a more natural set-up. Or perform Romanian deadlifts, holding dumbbells at your hips, then slowly pushing your glutes back and lowering your torso, before standing explosively.