Ape Index
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944fan

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4,962 posts

214 months

Wednesday 25th September 2013
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I was reading about Michael Phelps - looking for some tips to improve my swimming! Apparently one of the genetic factors that made him so good was having a high Ape Index. This is how many inches greater your wing span is compared to your height. His was plus 3. So is mine! I am 6'5'' and my wingspan is 6'8''. He also had short legs in comparison to his overall height. As do I. 34.5" inside leg.

So basically I am Michael Phelps. Not sure why I can't swim as fast though.

Anyone got a better Ape Index?

dirty boy

14,858 posts

238 months

Wednesday 25th September 2013
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This man?



pilchardthecat

7,483 posts

208 months

Wednesday 25th September 2013
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wtf is wing span? i dont have wings.

burwoodman

18,718 posts

275 months

Wednesday 25th September 2013
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i'd prefer wings to hair like that. Fk me

burwoodman

18,718 posts

275 months

Wednesday 25th September 2013
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i'd prefer wings to hair like that. Fk me

944fan

Original Poster:

4,962 posts

214 months

Wednesday 25th September 2013
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pilchardthecat said:
wtf is wing span? i dont have wings.
The length of your arms & torso.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ape_index