[speakeasy]

^^^ Yeah, I'm 5'8" as well. I don't consider myself "short". I consider myself low-average height. I see anything from about 5'8 to 6' as average height. I don't think of someone as "tall" until they are pushing 6'2" or more.

Being 5'8" certainly isn't a plus with women, and many average height women will be eye-to-eye with me once they are wearing heels, but I don't think our height is exactly a major hurdle either, such as the 5' 1" guy in the video.

[funkyzeit]

(01-16-2014 10:54 PM)TripleG Wrote:  

(01-16-2014 07:08 AM)funkyzeit Wrote:  

It looks fake. If you're short then lift weights, dress sharp and have dominant body language. Also, avoid crowded clubs, you'll be invisible.

Gotta disagree with you on lifting weights. I think one has to do it in moderation and definitely not try to go for bodybuilder/powerlifter look if they are short. A few years back I got fed up with being relatively small (not weak though) and since I am on the short side (5-8") I thought that being strong and lifting as heavy as possible would help out with my self-confidence. In addition to lifting weights I also started eating big. Sure I outlift many guys who are taller and heavier than me BUT if you are a short guy and you pack on too much weight you will actually look even shorter. If you guys don't believe me just look at some of the NFL running backs. They look short as they are so heavy and wide (especially compared to WR's and some QBs) however many of them are actually 6-0"+.

Put accent on your calves, forearms, chest and shoulders, you'll look more proportional. Avoid building up your core too much, aim from extreme v-taper. There is a reason comic book heroes are drawn with huge calves and forearms and narrow waists. It makes you look more powerful.