Although my arm length and wingspan is normal for my natural height, I have a big torso and short legs and that combination affects my arms since it barely comes down past pelvis and due to that I'm unable to comfortably put my hands in pockets when wearing low waist trousers or joggers. Even holding my penis is uncomfortable and requires me to bend a little, the same goes with wiping the arse (it requires much more bending though).
I'm 165-167 cm (night and morning) with 166-167 cm wingspan and 71-72 cm arm length from acromion bone to middle finger. My hands are 17.5 cm long from wrist line to middle finger which is another problem since most men have about 19-20 cm hands and I lose about 1.5-2.5 cm arm length from hands and fingers and it affects my reach to a certain degree. I have measured my humerus length and it's no less than 32 cm and no more than 34 cm from acromion bone to elbow tip. Forearm is about 25-26 cm from elbow tip to wrist.
Now, reach is least of my concerns to be honest since I tend to wear high waist trousers in order to elongate my legs and I can put my hands in pockets comfortably but I have a very specific reason to lengthen my humerus first and then tibia and that reason is the following:
I want to grow my biceps and triceps muscles in order to appear more masculine but I don't want to appear ridiculous since relatively short upper arms look bad even when they're moderately buffed (not insanely buffed like juiced bbers have but aesthetically pleasing level of muscles). I don't intend to overgrow my muscles, just want to have visibly large muscle mass on my upper arms and even that amount of muscles look uncanny on short guys due to short humerus.
Another reason is I want to tatt both of my upper arms fully so +5 cm longer humerus will look much better when tatted since the surface area will be 5 cm longer and I'll be able to tatt more stuff in that case. I know it sounds a bit silly, but it's a legit reason to lengthen humerus since tatted short and buffed humerus is not aesthetically pleasing IMO. Also, since external humerus leaves dirty scars, tatting the whole arms after scar removal and lasering will be necessary nevertheless.
One of the most legit reasons is proper fitting of long sleeved shirts, t-shirts, jumpers, jackets and coats. Almost anytime I purchase new apparel the sleeve length is too long for my arms and I look ridiculous in them unless I shorten the sleeves at a tailor. 5 cm longer arms is no joke since most of the times sleeves are about 2-3 cm longer and with 5 cm longer arms, I won't have issues wearing M size shirts and jackets without burying my hands inside the sleeves.
And, the final reason is increased reach in general. For example, when I stand in public transports, I often can't reach hand holders that are hanging way higher. Also, reaching the steering wheel when sitting in a car will become much more comfortable.
I'm working in delivery and driving a bike so I will benefit from increased reach at my job too.
I'm not going to lengthen my tibia for more than 5.5 cm so meanwhile I can get away with wearing elevator boots that add real 6 cm to one's height.
Also, if I lengthen my humerus first, I'll be able to resume my job much quicker and start saving again for tibia lengthening. 5 cm on humerus should consolidate in about 6 months and I will need about 1-2 months after frame removal to strengthen my arms to a point to drive the bike and lift 10 kg parcels with ease.
Also, if I lengthen my tibia first, I will need much more time to recover to a point where I'll be able to resume my job and start saving for humerus. I might be in fixators for about 10 months for 5.5 cm tibia and then require another 3-4 months of rehab in order to sit on a bike. That's a lot of time compared to humerus lengthening. Also, driving the bike and working in delivery system is much more realistic with recently healed arms rather than with recently healed legs.
The only issue I have with humerus lengthening is it's kinda risky since radial nerve palsy is a possible complication, although not permanent and recovery is possible. I don't know about the percentage of its chance but the risk is there. Apart from that issue, humerus lengthening is much easier as I'll be able to walk freely in the process and do everything except lifting heavy stuff.
The reasons I outlined why I want to lengthen my humerus for 2 inches is all legit and none of them are ridiculous, even though some of it might sound ridiculous at first glance.
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