Okay,not everyone is playing fair and listing whether they have read that article (Very interesting by the way,cheers prof X,it confirmed a lot of suspicions I have had with regards to growth AND measurement) and followed the protocol.
yeesh,what a low to my ego.
You mean putting a finger under the tape is not on?
Just kidding.
Ok,here’s my stats,(following the strict poliquin protocol)-
31 y/o
102kg/224lbs.
6’2"
14.2" cold
16.0" flexed
Also,is it worth listing the distance or how many fingers you can get in between your biceps and elbow joint? I read this once as a method of determining ggod genetic potential or not,and it ties in with that article.
I can get two fingers in there easily.
Given all this,and the fact that I do hardly any direct bicep work,is this good for my height/weight,or do I need to man the fuck up?
[quote]Ace Rimmer wrote:
Given all this,and the fact that I do hardly any direct bicep work…[/quote]
Yeah…that makes sense.
[quote]Ace Rimmer wrote:
Okay,not everyone is playing fair and listing whether they have read that article (Very interesting by the way,cheers prof X,it confirmed a lot of suspicions I have had with regards to growth AND measurement) and followed the protocol.
yeesh,what a low to my ego.
You mean putting a finger under the tape is not on?
Just kidding.
Ok,here’s my stats,(following the strict poliquin protocol)-
31 y/o
102kg/224lbs.
6’2"
14.2" cold
16.0" flexed
Also,is it worth listing the distance or how many fingers you can get in between your biceps and elbow joint? I read this once as a method of determining ggod genetic potential or not,and it ties in with that article.
I can get two fingers in there easily.
Given all this,and the fact that I do hardly any direct bicep work,is this good for my height/weight,or do I need to man the fuck up?[/quote]
I wouldn’t say that you could determine your genetic potential by doing a finger test of your bicep insertion points.
People with both extremes have had the greatest arms ever. Higher insertion points give an awesome peak and lower give a very full powerful look.
I’ll give you examples of peoples arms that look awesome from all extremes and look them up and tell me about their genetic potential ;).
Albert Beckles-High Insertion Points
Arnold Schwarzenegger-Neither Very High, Nor Very Low
Kevin Levrone-Low Insertion Points
They all have arms I would be extremely proud to wear.
[quote]bwhitwell wrote:
Three fingers[/quote]
Hence the awesome peak.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
height: 5’11"
Biceps: 20.5" cold[/quote]
That’s what I fucking want one day!
Height: 6"
Bicep: 18.5" Flexed
Weight: 206lbs (Went up 9lbs this month) 
Height: 5’8"
Weight: 135
Bicep: 13" 
They were a lot smaller a year ago so you can imagine.
height 5’9
weight 172
arms 16" warm
i just started hitting the weights again and i forgot how great a good workout makes you feel!!
5’7" 14.75" cold
Arms are one of my weakest points. I’ll be much happier once I get them to at least 16"
[quote]Professor X wrote:
Ace Rimmer wrote:
Given all this,and the fact that I do hardly any direct bicep work…
Yeah…that makes sense.[/quote]
Now,the problem with teh interweb is,you can’t hear someone’s tone of voice,so it’s not always easy to ascertain whether someone’s being sarcastic or not,at least without the inclusion of an emoticon,so…
what did you mean by this?
Did you mean I SHOULDN’T? Or I SHOULD target them more? before you answer,I wasn’t stating my training philosophy,just stating fact,also not everyone wants big arms,and some don’t do direct work and see damn good results or results THEY are pleased with.
additionally if you have a fairly high insertion,the diameter can look decievingly impressive.
I believe,as do others,that many simply do not have the genetics for that noticable ‘peak’ most peeps strive for.
6’1"
180 pounds
14 1/8"
No direct arm work. (maybe we should add this just to see the difference)
Why are so many people posting in a BODYBUILDING FORUM not doing direct biceps work?
Someone has 14" arms and thinks MAYBE he should add it in?
LOL.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
Why are so many people posting in a BODYBUILDING FORUM not doing direct biceps work?
Someone has 14" arms and thinks MAYBE he should add it in?
LOL. [/quote]
Well hitting them tris hard an heavy too will add inches to the guns.
And yeah, makes me lol
But then again perhaps not everybody has been lifting for years.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
Why are so many people posting in a BODYBUILDING FORUM not doing direct biceps work?
Someone has 14" arms and thinks MAYBE he should add it in?
LOL. [/quote]
LOL I actually thought this was funny serious or not still funny. I do a lot of direct arm work but I do not think they are up to the standards I want them to be to post their size. I’m reading all the 14" and 13" biceps thinking to myself “Why the hell post your arm size if it’s not at least 16 and above?”. It’s a bodybuilding website! Just my opinion.
Some people have lower standards and feel that 14’s and 13’s are enough… Wrong place to be with those beliefs though!
I don’t believe 17’s are even enough…
With that said;
Weight: Today at 227
Height 6 feet 4 inches
Arms: 17
[quote]Professor X wrote:
Why are so many people posting in a BODYBUILDING FORUM not doing direct biceps work?
Someone has 14" arms and thinks MAYBE he should add it in?
LOL. [/quote]
Hey, There is a book that a ton of people in my sphere of influence recommend. Tons of great information. I’d like to get that information…but I don’t want to read.
What do you suggest?
mine measured 14" when I started training at 20. I have no idea what they were I my teens, but it does seem a little odd to me that it’s worth posting though…espescially In a bodybuilding forum where u would assume the goal is some combination o size, proportion etc. I’m not trying to downplay beginning accomplishments, it’s just that most folks won’t really care (yet).
S
Weight 215
Height 6 feet 2 inches
Arms 16.5 inches Was an avid follower of avoid all arms training, just now adding in direct arm work for my lagging biceps.
Age: 17
Height: 5’11"
Weight: A chubby 220 morning weight
Arms: 41 cm … so like 16 inches?
Meh.
