Unfortunately there is little we can do to change many of the factors that contribute to our level of strength. For example, a young man will always be stronger than an elderly woman. This is simply due to a reduction in the amount of muscle mass with age. Strength training can combat this process. Your strength potential can be met at the highest level in your early 20's.
Muscle responds positively to testosterone.
If you have shorter arms and legs, physics is in your favor as far as resistance training is concerned. A shorter limb means a shorter lever arm, therefore you can apply less force than someone with a longer limb to move the same weight. The longer your muscle the stronger your strength potential is. The Motivation Station. All rights reserved.