Author Topic: How big were Shawn Ray's arms? (Read 35864 times)

DIVISION · « **Reply #25 on:** January 18, 2006, 04:28:54 PM »

Quote from: Borracho on January 18, 2006, 04:00:01 PM

Div,

Eme uno es maricon.

y0', se.........

Porque, todo es posible......

DIV

Prime · « **Reply #26 on:** January 18, 2006, 04:39:49 PM »

Quote from: Dan-O on January 18, 2006, 04:21:12 PM

Really... Mike Mentzer didn't exactly have skinny arms and he said himself that the biggest they ever measured was a fraction of an inch over 18".

Shawn's arms were pretty good too and he says they were around 18".

Arthur Jones once measured the arms of Sergio Oliva and Arnold Schwarzenegger (two guys with some of the biggest arms ever) and they taped out at around 20" (Sergio's a little more and Arnold's a little less).

It's just funny how arm measurements have crept upwards over the years until now some pros are claiming 22-24" or more.

you'll notice most guys claiming arnie's were 22" and that that Jones measurement was "unfair"

sarcasm · « **Reply #27 on:** January 18, 2006, 04:43:04 PM »

there is a correalation between bodyweight and arm size 99 percent of the time, that's why i always laugh when a 220lb. pro claims 22 inch arms, hahahaha, ok.

phyxsius · « **Reply #28 on:** January 18, 2006, 05:01:02 PM »

Quote from: BayGBM on January 18, 2006, 03:43:51 PM

not bad.

Monster tricep..

Hey Shawn, did you stole Steve Urkel's glasses?

namchamp · « **Reply #29 on:** January 18, 2006, 05:25:52 PM »

ok, guys. i could be wrong here, but i think mr. ray is being funny. hes not really saying his arms were 18 inches, people.
he said "according to my tailor, they were 18"> taylors take an arm LENGTH measurement, not a circumference measurement. im certain his arms were over 18" during his hey day. his point was that he never measured them.

am i right, shawn?

phyxsius · « **Reply #30 on:** January 18, 2006, 05:34:31 PM »

Quote from: namchamp on January 18, 2006, 05:25:52 PM

ok, guys. i could be wrong here, but i think mr. ray is being funny. hes not really saying his arms were 18 inches, people.
he said "according to my tailor, they were 18"> taylors take an arm LENGTH measurement, not a circumference measurement. im certain his arms were over 18" during his hey day. his point was that he never measured them.

am i right, shawn?

please!! Let's not be a smart guy now

alexxx · « **Reply #31 on:** January 18, 2006, 05:38:45 PM »

I think his arms look bigger than they really are.

Especially with that crazy shape of his!

Bast000 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 18, 2006, 05:45:00 PM »

When you diet down you lose at least an inch from your arms from fat and water. 18" at Shawn height is huge at contest time. He probably had 19.5- 20" arms in the offseason.

I'm about Shawn's height and I've had 17 1/2" arms but at 193lbs and not low body fat. I'm 173lbs now and my measurements are down.

Earl1972 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 18, 2006, 08:28:30 PM »

does your tailor actually measure your arms when flexed?

that pic with shawn and the goofy glasses looks bigger than 18 inches

striations and veins do wonders for an arms look

you might have to buy one of shawn's books to get a true measurement $:-\$

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FREAKgeek · « **Reply #34 on:** January 18, 2006, 08:38:19 PM »

Quote

thats probably the ideal arm width I think, 22 inches can be abit big and chicks can sometimes be turned off by muscles too big, if I get 18 inches I'll happy

they love insecurity too

Shawn Ray · « **Reply #35 on:** January 18, 2006, 10:07:52 PM »

Yo, the sport is all Illusion.
Do the math.
I competed at basically 210lbs my Off season weight went up to 235lbs
Sometimes they may hve pushed 20in but who cares, that had to be when I was off season, heavy for me, smooth, fat and carrying excess water.
Now fast forward 12 weeks, I lose basically 20-25lbs, temporarily.
Water, Fat, size it all comes off. Your left with detail, proportion and balance all of which when combined with a Pump, Oil, Tanning and the proper Lighting can make for an incredible Illusion of MASS!
At the end of the day, I never cared, the judges want to see the finished product.
We are scored on Appearance not Measurements so I never wasted my time then and now I wont waste my time here.
If you dont know, now you KNOW!
Peace,
S. Ray

Jr. Yates · « **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2006, 10:16:31 PM »

well said! thats bodybuilding.....or at least what it should be.

Earl1972 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 18, 2006, 10:33:28 PM »

damn so the majority of guys here that claim to have 18-20 inch arms would probably be about 16 inches or so if they cut down to competition shape

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Jr. Yates · « **Reply #38 on:** January 18, 2006, 10:44:22 PM »

Quote from: Earl1972 on January 18, 2006, 10:33:28 PM

damn so the majority of guys here that claim to have 18-20 inch arms would probably be about 16 inches or so if they cut down to competition shape

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haha thats what my boss tells me all the time....im always happy that im gaining but under the water and fat i'd be small haha oh well whatever.

FREAKgeek · « **Reply #39 on:** January 18, 2006, 10:46:15 PM »

I forgot what a vacuum pose was

a phrase that may become extinct

phyxsius · « **Reply #40 on:** January 18, 2006, 11:04:55 PM »

Quote from: FREAKgeek on January 18, 2006, 10:46:15 PM

I forgot what a vacuum pose was

a phrase that may become extinct

I would love to see Ronnie doing a vacuum pose.. something that's VERY IMPOSSIBLE for him

240 is Back · « **Reply #41 on:** January 18, 2006, 11:08:41 PM »

Quote from: Shawn Ray on January 18, 2006, 10:07:52 PM

I competed at basically 210lbs my Off season weight went up to 235lbs

Someday you'll hit 240, Shawn.

Someday.

phyxsius · « **Reply #42 on:** January 18, 2006, 11:32:51 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on January 18, 2006, 11:08:41 PM

Someday you'll hit 240, Shawn.

Someday.

ROFL

Bast000 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 19, 2006, 12:00:46 AM »

He has a big head too

eastcoastbbman · « **Reply #44 on:** January 19, 2006, 09:21:22 AM »

Quote from: phyxsius on January 18, 2006, 05:34:31 PM

please!! Let's not be a smart guy now

true. we all know that there is no room for intelligence on this board. thanks for reminding me.

Scimowser · « **Reply #45 on:** January 19, 2006, 10:36:36 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on January 18, 2006, 11:08:41 PM

Someday you'll hit 240, Shawn.

Someday.

shame u never will

theblond · « **Reply #46 on:** January 19, 2006, 12:49:07 PM »

18inch ??

Rudee · « **Reply #47 on:** January 19, 2006, 12:54:37 PM »

Quote from: namchamp on January 18, 2006, 05:25:52 PM

ok, guys. i could be wrong here, but i think mr. ray is being funny. hes not really saying his arms were 18 inches, people.
he said "according to my tailor, they were 18"> taylors take an arm LENGTH measurement, not a circumference measurement. im certain his arms were over 18" during his hey day. his point was that he never measured them.

am i right, shawn?

I don't think he was being funny, since he obviously doesn't have an arm LENGTH of 18"

controldenied33 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 19, 2006, 01:28:04 PM »

Quote from: Rudee on January 19, 2006, 12:54:37 PM

I don't think he was being funny, since he obviously doesn't have an arm LENGTH of 18"

Haha that'd be hilarious if his arm length was 18". He'd be like a T-Rex

brianX · « **Reply #49 on:** January 21, 2006, 03:51:51 PM »

16" tops