Author Topic: How big are natural arms (Read 4561 times)

calfzilla · « **on:** September 25, 2015, 04:09:20 PM »

A true natural that's been lifting several years. Lean under 10%. How big are arms going to be on average?

cephissus · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2015, 04:21:22 PM »

dunno, maybe 14-18 in. depending on height

i believe mesmorph may be able to shed some light on this issue

DanzigBrah · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2015, 04:47:27 PM »

Mine are 14.5 at 6'1, been training on and off 4 years.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2015, 05:33:59 PM »

12 inches at most - no natural arm is bigger than mine

Lustral · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2015, 05:38:27 PM »

A bit ot but someone at gym tonight said heath had 19" arms and would send me video showing this to be true. Still waiting. If phil has 19" arms all measuring tape i have used must be miscalibrated and i have a 30" waist.

On topic id say 17" is max for a guy with good arm genetics, large tris, longtime lifter at 6ft or so. Obv exceptions but sub 10% much over that is pushing it.

V Man · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2015, 05:40:33 PM »

At 5'-8", I got mine up to 17 1/2" naturally, was probably about 20% bf though.

Lustral · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2015, 05:46:42 PM »

Quote from: V Man on September 25, 2015, 05:40:33 PM

At 5'-8", I got mine up to 17 1/2" naturally, was probably about 20% bf though.

I had 18" fatceps at 19. Looked like rectangles... with fat. Arms now 18.5" 12 years later (fuck i feel old) and lean.

Fat beyond a mild pinch negates any measurement except how unattractive you are.

BB · « **Reply #7 on:** September 25, 2015, 06:15:47 PM »

15 1/2 - 16 1/2, I'd guess for a natural in the high single digits, average height, with a good amount of lift experience. Very rare to see a 17 inch or better arm on pre steroid era lifters.

The Wizard of Truth · « **Reply #8 on:** September 25, 2015, 06:28:27 PM »

Davidtheman100 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 25, 2015, 06:57:26 PM »

Between 16.25-16.75 under 10% is the MAX with someone with good arm genetics naturally...please do not go by natural
Competitors because they all pass drug tests and know how to pass them using grams of gear

TheShape. · « **Reply #10 on:** September 25, 2015, 07:53:16 PM »

Nearly 18" pumped at 5' 11" 8% bf. I haven't got any bigger the last year or so though, just more detail.

_aj_ · « **Reply #11 on:** September 25, 2015, 07:56:58 PM »

Lotsa big natty mofos ITT. Pics would help with my innate skepticism.

OB1 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 25, 2015, 07:57:43 PM »

Seven.

jude2 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 25, 2015, 08:03:47 PM »

Depends on the size of the guy. A short dude like me around 17. A bigger guy about 18.

TheShape. · « **Reply #14 on:** September 25, 2015, 08:06:33 PM »

Quote from: _aj_ on September 25, 2015, 07:56:58 PM

Lotsa big natty mofos ITT. Pics would help with my innate skepticism.

Next time I pump up my arms I'll be sure to whatsapp you for a private posing session.

Grape Ape · « **Reply #15 on:** September 25, 2015, 08:18:19 PM »

Quote from: The Wizard of Truth on September 25, 2015, 06:28:27 PM

4?

Thornton Melon agrees.

Nirvana · « **Reply #16 on:** September 26, 2015, 01:15:53 AM »

5'10.5. 165lbs. Shredded for beach with visible bicep striations I got about 16.5 inches.

There's some chunky grandmas with 24s so don't buy into hype of measurements and weight.

catracho · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2015, 01:26:56 AM »

Quote from: Nirvana on September 26, 2015, 01:15:53 AM

5'10.5. 165lbs. Shredded for beach with visible bicep striations I got about 16.5 inches.

There's some chunky grandmas with 24s so don't buy into hype of measurements and weight.

What are you talkin' bout? Mine are 24" with low BF!!! See!!

Jizmo · « **Reply #18 on:** September 26, 2015, 03:27:51 AM »

not big enough

and this.

Quote from: Davidtheman100 on September 25, 2015, 06:57:26 PM

Between 16.25-16.75 under 10% is the MAX with someone with good arm genetics naturally...please do not go by natural
Competitors because they all pass drug tests and know how to pass them using grams of gear

/thread

Azzaro · « **Reply #19 on:** September 26, 2015, 09:11:44 AM »

15 to 17 max, lean muscle biceps...natural fatceps can go up to 18 i think

Alucard · « **Reply #20 on:** September 26, 2015, 11:25:56 AM »

I'm around 12% bodyfat at 5'10, arms around 17.5, probably maxed out being natural... I'd say overall lean 16-17 inches naturally are possible with good arms genetic, of course depending with height, maybe 18 inches over 6'... Fatceps don't count...

Ronnie Rep · « **Reply #21 on:** September 26, 2015, 12:34:08 PM »

A little over 18" pumped, 17 1/3 cold. 5' 9" 215 pounds body fat around 12%. The last time I took measurements and was training seriously.

Davidtheman100 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 26, 2015, 07:46:29 PM »

Quote from: Ronnie Rep on September 26, 2015, 12:34:08 PM

A little over 18" pumped, 17 1/3 cold. 5' 9" 215 pounds body fat around 12%. The last time I took measurements and was training seriously.

5'9" 215 12% bf is not natural

Danimal77 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 26, 2015, 08:41:41 PM »

Quote from: calfzilla on September 25, 2015, 04:09:20 PM

A true natural that's been lifting several years. Lean under 10%. How big are arms going to be on average?

Mine are 16.5" natural.

calfzilla · « **Reply #24 on:** September 26, 2015, 10:04:16 PM »

Quote from: Davidtheman100 on September 26, 2015, 07:46:29 PM

5'9" 215 12% bf is not natural

I was thinking the same. Either is fatter than 12%, not natural or genetic freak.