18 Inch Arms

I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

[quote]Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :)[/quote]

biceps looking swole man. but your forearms jumped out at me as weakness before your chest. this could just be the way your holding the camera. out of curiosity do you deadlift? with straps?

[quote]Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :)[/quote]

I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying

[quote]Deorum wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:

What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

biceps looking swole man. but your forearms jumped out at me as weakness before your chest. this could just be the way your holding the camera. out of curiosity do you deadlift? with straps?[/quote]

Thanks man :smiley: I try to limit strap-use to only the really hard sets. But I have just begun train forearms directly and often now. They are only 14.5 inches cold though, but I think they will be alot bigger soon, hopefully :slight_smile:
But my forearms have always been much weaker than anything else. I think its because I never do much physical stuff outside the gym.

[quote]jasmincar wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying[/quote]

I dont really wanna have this discussion again, because the last forum I posted that picture on turned into a stupid flame-fest. But I have not done a cycle yet…

[quote]jasmincar wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying[/quote]

Unfortunately, you’re not “just saying”. You’re throwing around accusations based on a Professor X anecdote, of which you seemed to not entirely understand. And with this accusation you’re trying to discount the work mrhamper has put in.

[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying

Unfortunately, you’re not “just saying”. You’re throwing around accusations based on a Professor X anecdote, of which you seemed to not entirely understand. And with this accusation you’re trying to discount the work mrhamper has put in. [/quote]

Exactly what I was about to say. Stupid post.

[quote]Misterhamper wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying

I dont really wanna have this discussion again, because the last forum I posted that picture on turned into a stupid flame-fest. But I have not done a cycle yet…[/quote]

I sure as hell was NOT referring to you or anyone like you when I wrote that. I am not sure why people still think steroids are necessary to reach an 18" arm. Basically, if you can’t do that naturally, your genetics suck for this so competitions shouldn’t even be a concern for you unless you are EXTREMELY short or just like wasting your time.

[quote]Professor X wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying

I dont really wanna have this discussion again, because the last forum I posted that picture on turned into a stupid flame-fest. But I have not done a cycle yet…

I sure as hell was NOT referring to you or anyone like you when I wrote that. I am not sure why people still think steroids are necessary to reach an 18" arm. Basically, if you can’t do that naturally, your genetics suck for this so competitions shouldn’t even be a concern for you unless you are EXTREMELY short or just like wasting your time.[/quote]

hahaha, PX I told you this was going to happen :slight_smile:

[quote]jasmincar wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think?

I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying[/quote]

Jealousy’s a bitch.

Just saying

[quote]sam_sneed wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying

Jealousy’s a bitch.

Just saying
[/quote]

and bitches over here have been increasing the estrogenic/T ratio of this site.

just sayin’

Bug your back is looking sick and I know you’ll eventually check this thread and see this =p

Austin you’re looking better too =] GJ dudes highfive!


I guess I’ll just update this thread as often as possible. Almost at that 405 bench, I swear it’s like 15-20 pounds away…I curled 150 x 9 Last week, dead skulled 145 x 7, standing militaried 185 x 8 (weak I know, getting better yessss). Been deadlifting again for the past few months pulled an easy 455 x 3, excpect 495 x 3 in two months tops…but whatevs

[quote]jasmincar wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying[/quote]

WTF??? I believe i am a candidate for a big arms and smaller forearms. I use no steroids/ prohormones. Its all about how you train and how weird your genetics are. At a narrow 6’3" and with a 6’4 armspan, it is really hard to build the forearms up because of the length of the levers and short muscle belly in comparison with its tendon. However, i do eat babies so maybe that causes the wierdness…

duhast, your forearms are lookin solid in your avatar man. I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

and red04, thanks a lot man. Back training is definitely a love of mine. Gotta get the “show” muscles up to par though (delts, bis, tris, primarily). And legs… they’re just another beast to tackle, ha.

Keep it going fellas.

I realize you’re just trolling the forum, but why misquote someone?

Like many other veteran lifters, PX believes that lifters with heavily developed upper arms (AND rest of the body obviously) and relatively small forearms took AAS RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE when they started training hard, instead of building a size and strength base naturally first, by working up to handling/holding heavy enough weight to stimulate their muscles.

Thats nowhere near what you just said.

[quote]jasmincar wrote:
I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying[/quote]

[quote]duhast234 wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying

WTF??? I believe i am a candidate for a big arms and smaller forearms. I use no steroids/ prohormones. Its all about how you train and how weird your genetics are. At a narrow 6’3" and with a 6’4 armspan, it is really hard to build the forearms up because of the length of the levers and short muscle belly in comparison with its tendon. However, i do eat babies so maybe that causes the wierdness…[/quote]

I agree with Prof X on this topic but you don’t fall into this chategory. Your forarms are fine.

[quote]DJS wrote:
duhast234 wrote:
jasmincar wrote:
Misterhamper wrote:
I just took a new picture yesterday cold.
The posing could have been A LOT better, but it is very hard when you have to hold your iphone at the same time and you cant really see any definition or veins. Oh well :slight_smile:
What do you guys think? I think my chest still needs a lot of blasting.
I am going to try one-and-a-half rep bench presses, anyone tried those before? Do they work well for mass? And then do them 10 sets of 6-7 reps or something like that :slight_smile: Or if anyone have another good exercise they wanna share… :slight_smile:

I remember ProfX saying that guys that progressed fast (you have been at it for 18months) and had really big arm compared to their forarm were on roids.

just saying

WTF??? I believe i am a candidate for a big arms and smaller forearms. I use no steroids/ prohormones. Its all about how you train and how weird your genetics are. At a narrow 6’3" and with a 6’4 armspan, it is really hard to build the forearms up because of the length of the levers and short muscle belly in comparison with its tendon. However, i do eat babies so maybe that causes the wierdness…

I agree with Prof X on this topic but you don’t fall into this chategory. Your forarms are fine.[/quote]

Agreed, plus, I was referring to people way more developed than most in this thread. If I see some guy near my size with tiny forearms despite arms that would need a strength level capable of curling close to or more than 100lbs in each hand to reach naturally, I am going to assume he used steroids very early on his development. I am also going to assume his arm strength does not correlate directly with his strength level.

Just in case I get misquoted in the future, few people here are developed to the degree that I was speaking of.

[quote]bugeishaAD wrote:
duhast, your forearms are lookin solid in your avatar man. I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

and red04, thanks a lot man. Back training is definitely a love of mine. Gotta get the “show” muscles up to par though (delts, bis, tris, primarily). And legs… they’re just another beast to tackle, ha.

Keep it going fellas.[/quote]

shit bro nice lat spread, maybe you could teach me someday, shoulders helping the package too.

Time for me to join this club.