What is a normal wingspan?

The average wingspan of a person of almost any height is a couple inches above said height. So anywhere from 6’7″ to 6’9″ would be pretty much normal.

What should my wingspan be for my height?

For most people, their arm span is about equal to their height. Mathematicians say the arm span to height ratio is one to one: your arm span goes once into your height.

What if my wingspan is longer than my height?

If your wingspan is longer than your height you will have a positive index – 2 inches taller is a +2 ape index. If your wingspan is shorter than your height you will have a negative index – 3 inches shorter would be a -3 ape index.

Is a big wingspan good?

The average NBA Player’s wingspan differential came out at 4.3 percent, so anything above that is going to be reasonably advantageous. Wingspan is a great indicator of length to supplement play, but it will never supersede basketball IQ, skill set or the intangibles to allow one to be successful at the NBA level.

What is the average male wingspan?

The average man has a wingspan about 2 inches more than his height. But several NBA players pop off the chart because of their long arms. It’s no coincidence that Jazz center Rudy Gobert, who stands 7-1 and led the NBA in blocks last season, has the longest wingspan in the league at 7 feet, 9 inches.

What considered long arms?

If you’re within one SD, you’re ‘average’, outside that you’re either long-limbed or short-limbed. I’ve always been told if your wing span is longer than you are tall, you have long arms. I’m 5’7″ and my arm span is almost 6 feet. That’s what allowed me to become a decent point guard and a good at tennis.

Does having long arms mean you will be tall?

This does not mean anything at all. The length of a person’s arms, or their reach, is correlated to a person’s height – on average. Many people have a reach that is more or less than their height. One boxer, Sonny Liston, had a reach that was a full 29cm longer than his height (Good trait for a fighter to have!)

What is Curry’s wingspan?

6′ 4″
Stephen Curry/Wingspan

What is Zions wingspan?

6′ 10″
Zion Williamson/Wingspan

What are long arms good for?

Long arms are a huge advantage in intercepting the ball. Longer forearms also mean a better whipping motion when throwing. Long-armed blockers can reach higher above the net. Hitters can hit with more torque and at sharper angles.

How long should your arm span be?

results: The arm length measures can be compared to the person’s height. On average, arm span should be about equal to height.

What is the average wingspan around your height and standing reach?

The average wingspan for an NBA player (even normal 6’0″ guys) is +4 inches. I think that “around your height” thing is just an estimate. For the general population, the average might be +2 inches. Re: Normal wingspan and standing reach.

Is it normal to have longer arms than your height?

Mathematicians say the arm span to height ratio is one to one: your arm span goes once into your height. It is perfectly normal for someone to have arms longer than their body. My wingspan is 6′7.5 and I’m 6′5 at 16 years old. Go to my Profile and you can find all about Grow Taller there…

What is the average wingspan of an NBA player around your height?

The average wingspan for an NBA player (even normal 6’0″ guys) is +4 inches. I think that “around your height” thing is just an estimate. For the general population, the average might be +2 inches.