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The perfect total-body workout for tall guys

A well-rounded routine for men not lacking in height.

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The Perfect Workout for Taller Men
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The Perfect Workout for Taller Men
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Short and tall guys lift differently.

For example, a longer-limbed guy will struggle more with a barbell bench press and back squats than someone half his size. These 10 exercises are most difficult for tall guys, especially. 

If you’re one of those guys who occasionally needs to duck under door frames, this set of exercises will give you the ultimate total-body pump.

Directions

Exercises marked “A” and “B” are alternated—so you’ll do one set of A, rest as needed, then one set of B, rest, and repeat as necessary until all sets for the pair are completed.

Routine

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The perfect total-body workout for tall guys

Do 4 rounds

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 1 of 5

Front Squat

Equipment
Barbell
Sets
4
Reps
6-8
Rest
As needed
Exercise 2 of 5

Incline Dumbbell Press

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
4
Reps
6-8
Rest
As needed
Exercise 3 of 5

Close-Grip Chinup

Equipment
Pullup Bar
Sets
4
Reps
8-10
Rest
As needed
Exercise 4 of 5

One-Arm Deficit Reverse Lunge

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
4
Reps
10 (each leg)
Rest
As needed
Exercise 5 of 5

Dumbbell Angled Press

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
4
Reps
10
Rest
As needed
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