How Much Weight Should I Lift Being Six Feet?
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Weight Lifted Depends on Physical Condition
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The amount of weight you should lift is not directly proportional to your height, but instead, is affected by your weight and current fitness level. If your goal is general conditioning, choose a weight with which you can do 8 to 12 repetitions. Use trial and error to deduce what you can lift multiple times. If you can lift 25 times with ease, the weight is too light. If you can lift only 4 times with difficulty, the weight is too heavy.
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Use Heavier Weight With Less Repetitions
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If you are a six-foot-tall seasoned lifter working to increase weight and lower repetitions, use heavier weight. According to CriticalBench.com, a man weighing 165 pounds is at a "World Class" level if he can lift 400 pounds. A 300-pound lift makes that same man a "College Star." A "JH Letter" rating is given if he lifts 150 pounds.
Bottom Line
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At six feet tall, if you weigh 165 pounds, 150 to 180 pounds is a reasonable weight to lift. Height plays minimal role in the amount of weight you should lift.
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