for women it is between 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) to 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in). Thus, most of them are above average height. [ edit ] Weightlifting and Bodybuilding In  weightlifting  shorter levers are advantageous and taller than average competitors usually compete in the 105 kg (230 lb) + group. Short people also have a lower consumption of