Quick Tip: Weight Lifting For Tall Guys w/ 7ft Matt Morgan

In this video, Matt Morgan (aka The Genetic Giant) provides viewers with weightlifting tips for taller guys. Matt stands at about 7ft himself, so he knows a thing or two about modifying his program to better fit his body.
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[@muscleandstrength]

Any of you other "gigantors" got tips you'd like to share? Leave us some comments! 💪

[@BrimsHL]

Muscle & Strength For abs I have to do supersets. For both my high and low ab muscles. And I have to stay at 10 to 12 reps. If I don't do supersets and if I go below 10 to 12 reps or above then I won't have a six pack no matter what my fat percentage is. That's my huge tip. Also, for a bubble but I have to do squats, whenever I try to substitute other leg exercises it doesn't work. And, I go as far down as possible for the highest range of motion. Us tall guys have it hard. But, we get the most compliments from women when we do build muscle at our height. :)

[@muscleandstrength]

Thanks for those tips! :) And thank you for watching!

[@saulazrael7922]

IN MY WORDS HE'S ONE OF THE BEST THERE IS

[@krane15]

@@BrimsHL Biggest misnomer. Men give out workout body compliments, women never do. They might be biologically attracted to your height (and comment on how tall you are), but anything else (e.g. abs) is only a novelty to them.

[@krane15]

@Luke Clifton Standing calve raises on the squat rack is limitless. You can also modify a seated calf raise by using a pad on the bar and stacking plates to place your feet on. However, there is a dedicated seated calf raise machine that does not extend full for someone of your height. I'm 6'4 where the machines maxes out.

[@sondersonics7534]

3 seconds in and I’m already relating

[@muscleandstrength]

💯💯💯

[@mikennonmiller5614]

Same

[@Groot556]

Same man, it's a struggle

[@O.T_PHALE]

Fax

[@mantissmith5212]

Yep. I am 6ft9 and honestly i thought everyone went down the stairs like that. You learn something new everyday here on the tube... ✌️

[@BrimsHL]

THANK YOU. I'm above 6'6 and the only other youtuber giving advice for tall guys is Aaron Reed. It's twice as hard to put on muscle for guys 6'2 and taller. Arnold has gone on record that he had two workout four three hours when Franco who is shorter and with the same build worked out for half that. 25% of the guys who are in gyms are 6'2 and taller. That's MILLIONS of guys who have a hard time putting on muscle. Thanks again, please post more videos. Most workouts will only benefit short guys around 5 foot 5.

[@muscleandstrength]

Trying to get more tall person specific content in the future for sure :)

[@barrydebois5390]

pulled that 25% statistic straight out of ur ass

[@krane15]

@@barrydebois5390 Yeah, its not even close to that. Unless he's referring to some special gym? I'm 6'4 and I'm usually the tallest member. In my gym there's no more than 3 guys at anyone time that are 6'2 or taller. In the U.S. only about 14% of all males are 6'2 and taller.

[@ManMan-ko7ll]

Taller people on average are stronger than shorts, the strongest men in the world have all been 6’3 or up. And the greatest athletes ever have been 6’0 or up.

[@krane15]

@@ManMan-ko7ll There's just more real estate for muscle so there will be more muscle overall. On the other hand, leverage, balance and center-of-gravity will tend to work against the taller athlete.

[@peterjohnson4854]

6' 5" here. Thank you brother 🙏 Edit: also the triceps extension is a problem for me too.

[@FastwayIndustries]

Ya facts, i go to planet shitness cause its cheap, that place is anti tall guys😂

[@JordanGray]

6'7 dude here. This video was super helpful. Thanks Matt!

[@muscleandstrength]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronnana694]

Wish I was this tall, currently 194cm but only 18 hope I'll keep growing

[@gleedgaming6359]

@@ronnana694 people would kill to be your height

[@ronnana694]

@@gleedgaming6359 true, I probably don't make the most of my height as well.

[@WhiteBeltG]

6’3 215. Not huge but this helps for sure

[@j.c.sitler5101]

i’m 6’7 bro, you would dwarf me

[@w1llsnd706]

same. at least it would be good for the neck looking up for once.

[@BaraTheVeggie]

@@w1llsnd706 hahaha truuu, 6,7 also

[@toddhatch6826]

Thank you Matt! I've always been a proud freak of nature at 6'8"!! But building an upper body has always been next to impossible for me regardless of how much I eat or lift. Now that i'm 50, just trying to stay in shape and get stronger!

[@krane15]

Thanks a lot for that Stretch. Being tall doesn't seem so lonely anymore.

[@josephkearney1332]

Glad I watched this. Been only 6ft4(not that tall compared to this guy) I’ve always been a bit hesitant of my form on lifting but after watching this, I can comfortably say I’m on the right path. Matt you spoke on some issues that a lot of tall guys face when lifting, and I can only thank you. Good video Muscle & Strength.

[@mattwheelock6156]

Being 6’9 this shit is the most relatable thing I’ve ever seen 😂😂

[@jayd839]

I’m 6’5 and was using the lat pulldown machine to connect the rope for triceps, but your tip for the tricep rope from the knees is perfect, appreciate that.

[@muscleandstrength]

That's awesome! Glad you found that tip helpful! 💪

[@jaredschroeder1121]

Same height here and it helps a crap load

[@matthewsilcox9687]

Got me in the first :20 seconds bro I take stairs like that I AM DECEASED 😂😂😂

[@muscleandstrength]

🤣🤣🤣

[@KayButtonJay]

6’8” here. This is the most relatable content I’ve ever seen

[@atikaboghani2235]

I highly recommend the Agoge diet to anyone looking to build muscle fast. I've had amazing success with it.

[@Mark-ww7bn]

I'm 6 foot 9 and a beginner in the gym I'm 23 stone but I think your advice is really going to help thank you .

[@thomasgiles2486]

I'm 6'5 and find that if you attach the lat pull down bar to the area where you do tricep push downs and then sit down on the floor to do the pull downs it really let's you stretch the lats without having to play with angles too much

[@muscleandstrength]

I agree, I've tried that variation in the past and it's worked well. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@austinm8769]

Man this was a very informative video with all the perfect exercises us talk ppl struggle with, thank you, and I also experience lower back pain going deep in my squats

[@MeowBanti]

guy on roids recommends everything except taking roids for tall dudes

[@jankypop-a-matic58]

Guy on roids has always skipped leg day. What a narcissistic due-shhh!

[@lcf3335]

I'm 6.9 he's right about the Goddamn machines!!

[@theengineered1949]

7’ here. Starting my weight lifting journey slowly but surely

[@lova4886]

Finally finding a good video for tall guys. Thank you my man!

[@SkynetT800]

Even 6 1"is a problem I have to learn how to tweak my form. Thanks for making this video.

[@resinapparelco433]

Haha the beginning about the stairs is so true. I’m 6 foot 8 size 16 shoe and have been doing that for years

[@nkosi1979]

Finally someone we can relate to. I'm a 6'7 290lbs athlete

[@BrimsHL]

I've noticed this problem in most tall guys: Developing a full chest. Because not only are we taller our shoulders are also wider so it's harder to develop the lower sides of the chest. I added flyes into my workout which definitely helps. But, any other tips will most definitely be appreciated. Also, peaks are a huge problem as well with our arms being so long. I KNOW theres's SECRETS, since Arnold at his tallest had peaks that out did even short guys. Thanks again Muscle and Strength. I will mention your great site on other comments sections. And, look forward to your future videos.

[@muscleandstrength]

You might enjoy this workout program for tall guys we have on the M&S website: www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/workout-program-for-tall-guys

[@krane15]

Not true, all body parts vary from person to person. I have super narrow shoulders.

[@Tobo226]

This is really helpful coming from a 6.5ft guy thanks!

[@lukejackson2814]

Just died laughing at the first few seconds because I’m 16 at 6’5 with size 17 feet

[@vettech10]

That's exactly how I walk down the stairs haha. I'm already invested 15 seconds into the video.

[@muscleandstrength]

😂😂

[@user-ve3cq8lh8x]

Thanks for the advice. I’m 48 yo only a meager 6’3 but this video will help.

[@rmac5584]

Nice to see him again

[@Groot556]

We need to make a discord , Instagram an so on for those who are 6'5" and up who are into bodybuilding to help out each other. Be being 6'8", I have no one to relate to when it comes to bodybuilding and so my friends who are all below 6 feet tall don't understand the struggle. I'm only 22 and want to keep making progress.

[@PrayingMantas]

I'm 6'8 myself and I am so glad I have found ways to work on my strength and mobility! It can be challenging for tall guys to fill out the frame but trust me guys, it's all worth it! Compound exercises will be your best friend!

[@MovieGuy666]

i'm 6'10 and you are correct

[@LESTIFISA]

I’m 7 4”

[@valenci3069]

I’m 8’4 thanks for the support 🙏

[@juanbaclavab]

5'6'' here! thanks for all the tips...

[@tutterbrown9987]

I'd love to meet this guy in person. 7ft tall? Geez that's crazy!

[@cesarcastro2831]

I’m 5’6. Have no idea why this was recommended to me 😂, but still an entertaining video.

[@O.T_PHALE]

6ft8 here. Thank you for the video. Now we know how to thrive in these Lego gyms

[@user-ee8id5mg2f]

Im 6'8" bro skinny tall guy lol i feel you with all these problems i think thats why i havent had tho motivation lol, can you give any tips for me about back problems? I cant do situps without my lower back popping and hurting idk if its just me but it hurts so bad when i do situps.

[@koidrew]

Thanks for making this video ! huge help

[@arandomzoomer4837]

I have giant feet and I feel that first part right in my soul.

[@sondersonics7534]

6’6 and this is why I never use machines

[@muscleandstrength]

💯💯💯

[@kevink1595]

We def have to play the angles game!!

[@danique2197]

Thanks a lot for this video as there are almost no training videos for tall guys on KZbin!

[@muscleandstrength]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brandonchilders2667]

I'm 6'8, and for the lat pulldowns I have always leaned back and pulled the bar at a 45° angle. Works for me but I'll try what Matt suggested.

[@muscleandstrength]

Let us know if you feel a difference! Thanks for watching!

[@BrimsHL]

Brandon Childers I'm just as tall as you. To develop my back I learned that assisted pull up machine is the best for developing my back. I stay around 10 reps. I weigh 260 pounds so, I definitely need assistance for that many reps. Oh, I do both close/hammer grip and wide grip to make sure I cover everything. That all said, I could use MORE tips from you guys at Muscle and Fitness and etc. :)

[@muscleandstrength]

*Muscle and Strength 🙃

[@urbanmiss26]

Wow! Great video.

[@seanfitzgerld803]

6'6 and thought I was big until I saw this guy

[@thebandit1853]

Bring this dude back!!!!! We need more vids

[@rockstar-mt6gp]

Very informative thanks alot mate

[@jonathanbrown8221]

6’7 here. This has really helped me! Trying these movements this week!!

[@raiderx607]

6’8 here!

[@markrayne5382]

so many guys in the comments claiming 6'4 + lol I doubt it, considering 97% of males are under 6'4

[@globalvideo9670]

@@joshuahecht9273 im short guy im only 6 ft and i try to see how 7ft people doing his workout

[@sephy980]

@@globalvideo9670 6ft isn't short lol

[@globalvideo9670]

@@sephy980 well depent on the person who judge u i consider 6ft is average or maybe short lol

[@sephy980]

@@globalvideo9670 I suppose its all relative lol

[@benr.9628]

It’s because this video is targeted for a tall audience

[@adammclainjr9275]

Bruh the beginning part about the stairs is the realistic shit ever about being tall. I wear a 15 I felt that side walk lol

[@Abav724]

Thank you so much for this...the only thing I figured out on my own prior to watching this was the tricep pull down knee adjustment and the side attack on stairs lol

[@israechave4881]

Matt morgan real height is 6ft 8 because big show real height 6ft11 and o'neal 7ft1

[@hhhhhhhhhh6675]

bruh this man said upper and lower biceps head 💀💀

[@saulazrael7922]

TWO THUMBS UP FOR MATT MORGAN

[@EdeYOlorDSZs]

Thanks homie

[@fledglingbodhisatva4821]

Love it!!! More please!

[@ates423]

I’m 6’4 does this apply to me?

[@mattiasarvidsson8522]

I'm only 6'3 but oversized for all gym machines in this city. ..Problems with the lat pulldown machines I have encounterd is I cant get my knees under the leg support. The setting max out 10 cm below my knee if I have my lower leg vertical to the ground . :)

[@treymathews4561]

Hey bro I’m a 6,2 16 year old. Me and my brother both work out. And my brother who is 5 something has way more muscle than me. Any new advice. By the way man I really enjoyed this video. It gave my tall ass hope. 🔥💯

[@krane15]

Good news. When your muscle fill in you'll be the stronger one. Tell him to enjoy it while it lasts. BTW, I hit 6'2 when I was in 9th grade @ 150 lbs wet. Good luck.

[@jonjotweddle82]

He should do a channel dedicated to being big and wanting to workout in a world built for everyone under 6'4

[@martinivanov3016]

1:45 smith mashine guy

[@arrang_f3413]

Brilliant, didn't notice that. That ROM though!

[@muscleandstrength]

He's still in there putting in the work. No need to put him down. 💪

[@Abhinav123able]

Martin Ivanov atleast he is working out. Unlike you who's life's only motive is to be a troll

[@danielmiller9379]

This aint the 135 brigade homie! This almost 400 pounds!

[@kindafatkindastrong5683]

@@muscleandstrength hes not putting in the work lmao there is no work being done there

[@saulazrael7922]

MY FAVORITE IDOL OF ALL TIME

[@mr7foot947]

Yep I’m 7ft 295lbs definitely needed to watch this and I related to obviously everything 😂😂

[@jackbrady909]

omg how old are you??

[@mr7foot947]

@@jackbrady909 I’m 23 years old!

[@jackbrady909]

Omg do u have an instagram?

[@mr7foot947]

@@jackbrady909 well I do but I have no idea who you are 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@LESTIFISA]

I’m 7 5”

[@kenwkls6392]

im 6ft6 and you gave me some good tips for the triceps.

[@Thess6969]

7.5 ft and the machines never tell me my range of motion. Maybe just because I dont use machines 😂 had me at the third second

[@muscleandstrength]

🤣

[@piyush..]

I am 6'6 and i struggle with preacher curls and triceps ....like my gym doesn't have a adjustable preacher... It's fixed and if i try to do it in incline bench i never get the perfect angle for good hit in the biceps,

[@Livoirienyvoitrien]

Yeah! Fuck it! Aliens of the universe, unite!

[@LESTIFISA]

330 lb? Lmfao more like 250

[@adambosnialalo]

6’6 thanks bro

[@sujes87]

Still cant forget scott steiner fucks you up for being the 'dna of tna' damn miss those days

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

6'6 here great info!

[@oscarrr4254]

tought me how to walk fown stairs efficiently because danm i hate that shit 😂😂

[@kingofkingsboxing1753]

Same here I wear size 18 trying not to fall

[@thatkingk.roolmain842]

I remember him being in WWE he was on team lesnar and he attacked big show back in 2005.

[@PurXion_777]

6'4 here. I'm 16, guess I'm a small giant compared to the big 6'5+ guys here lol. Regardless I appreciate this

[@TheBengaliG]

Im even smaller than you lmao. I'm 5'8 and 19 😂

[@Luke-px1ky]

i walk down stairs like that too

[@DemetriT1]

Thank you. I'm 6'7 and my gym's equipment I feel is to small for me 80% of the time.

[@RarecuisineGaming]

angle step gang 💯

[@saulazrael7922]

I CAN STILL IMAGINE HOW BADASS YOU ARE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK IN THE GYM'S MATT MORGAN

[@kevink1595]

You made me laugh bro as I have to go down stairs the same way with my Size 23s!

[@nilspreuer6918]

Please more video like this Thx bro iam white you💪

[@muscleandstrength]

Thank you for watching! More to come! Make sure you're subscribed :)

[@Nick-cy2tn]

Form is definitely not a one size fits all deal that you see in magazines, getting to learn what your body is comfortable with and reacts to is the key to lanky gainz

[@alexdaniel3043]

I feel this guy ❤️

[@SuperBeastlyboys]

Walking down the stairs like that could not be any truer, 6’10, size 16. Thank goodness someone out there finally is actually Tall, so hard to take advice from 6’6 and below, being 6’10 at 18 is hard to work with.

[@austinm8769]

6'6 and definitely have all those problems especially with triceps push downs

[@mantissmith5212]

Tall dudes unite! Holy shit 😂

[@magmalistic_6828]

I’m 12 and 5.9 is that any good

[@todretex]

6’6. Just under. So true everything he said. Then u have to add physics. Ie. moment arms/torque etc etc. and distance .ie we have to push things further. Huge differences that mean we will never win at cross fit but can rip droid’s arms out its sockets.

[@cyrusradcliff5391]

This is helpful

[@jasonguthrie6083]

Matt great video I used to watch you wrestle. I want to get down to 300 but I have knee issues and I have a serious gut. Any training ideas to slim down and get muscular.

[@mikegretta6804]

fasted cardio i lost 70 pounds its easy

[@Heyhallohoi999]

6,5 🙋‍♂️

[@leviwebster24]

I needa find a tall gym

[@abdiabdullahi9689]

I’m 7’2

[@chamanvao9194]

Holy shit

[@MrJim02]

matt morgan should train together with olivier richters... please make it

[@Lj_Buck]

I’m 6’6, 195. Pretty skinny but strong and athletic. My biggest problem is my lower back. How could I build muscle there?

[@andresilva7966]

195 pounds is skinny for 6´6???

[@brendonloxton]

OMG these are 6’7” problems too.

[@getlifted]

Great video 6'5 checking in

[@muscleandstrength]

💪

[@LESTIFISA]

7 feet my ass.. more like 6 7

[@crazycougar9344]

I knew big foot was real

[@tomlyons4620]

6’2 at 15 you think I’m making 6’7

[@TheBengaliG]

Maybe. At your age i was 5'6 but now im 5'8 and 19 lmao