Arm size

[cashout]

Cashout I'm definitely envious of your calf development my man! Have they always been larger than your arms? ...that tends to be pretty rare in BBers.

Annnd maybe share the routine that got them where they are today?

No. They were really nothing special when I started training 27 years ago.

I just found what worked for me pretty early on in regard to calves.

I had a plate-load standing calf raise and I would put 4 45 lbs plates on either side and rep it out as many times as I could - 8 - 10 times max. Then I drop a plate off each side and keep going. I did that again and again until I got down to 1 45 lbs on either side.

So it was a giant strip set. I did 4 sets like that on standing and 4 sets like that on seated calf raises on Monday and Thursday mornings. After 27 years you see the results.

 

[catazura66]

No. They were really nothing special when I started training 27 years ago.

I just found what worked for me pretty early one in regard to calves.

I had a plate-load standing calf raise and I would put 4 45 lbs plates on either side and rep it out as many times as I could - 8 - 10 times max. Then I drop a plate off each side and keep going. I did that again and again until I got down to 1 45 lbs on either side.

So it was a giant strip set. I did 4 sets like that on standing and 4 sets like that on seated calf raises on Monday and Thursday mornings. After 27 years you see the results.

Bro, belive me...that's pretty f*cking special...Genetics..Amen!..lol

 

[Grove]

My calves are 16 in w 18.5 arms but I've only been training calves for 2 years and arms for 15 years lol calves were 14 in when I started on them so 2 in in 2 years ain't to bad

 

[Grove]

How old are you cashout? Training 27 years is awesome!! I'm 42 and still love training as much as I did at 27 maybe more

 

[hard2gain]

My arms are 18.5 unpumped and this is really sad but the calves are 14. I have done every kind of calf workout I can come up with and they won't budge. Even tried DES in them. My genetics cursed me with ungrowable bird legs. My thighs are 26 inches though. The waist line is about 31. Haven't done the chest but it's my biggest bodypart in relation. It almost gets out of hand at times and I back off the chest workouts.

Anybody have any ideas what I could do about the calves? implants are out of the question! Always thought guys that used synthol were dbags but thats about what I've come to...

 

[cashout]

How old are you cashout? Training 27 years is awesome!! I'm 42 and still love training as much as I did at 27 maybe more

Almost 42 years old myself. Started when I was 14 years old.

 

[cashout]

Always thought guys that used synthol were dbags but thats about what I've come to...

DO NOT put that crap in your calves.

Back in the day, I competed against a couple of guys who shot that garbage into their calves and they literally were in tears from the pain of trying to walk and pose on stage during the show.

That stuff is garbage.

 

[hard2gain]

Thanks cashout! I prefer to learn from others experiences than make the mistakes myself! I guess I am doomed to bird lookin calves the rest of my life. My dads been lifting for 14 years and has the same damn problem. FML

 

[Phatbastard]

I met Gregg Valentino (the man who's arms exploded ) 2 years ago at a amusement park and wow his arms are stil crazy big Has anyone tried synthol? I don't think I could use it but it's tempting to try

Better question WHY would anyone want to look like that?

 

[branman2012]

My arms arent that big.. Got 17.5" I think ..

Huge inner bicep, Small other bicep,

Whos got a nice peak on there cobra's ?

 

[Phatbastard]

17.25 inches = weakest body part for me and always has been.

My calves are 19" inches.

I'm 5'4" 181 pounds and 7.1% body fat.

Most impressive Cashout!

I haven't measured mine in a while. I could care less the dimensions to be honest! All I know is at 272 I had to oder 3xl uniforms for the fit of my arms and shoulders. People we givin me shit why don't you get a bigger shirt!

Note 1st guy to say that was my Orthipedic Surgen cause I couldn't get my shirt off at a visit LOL!

 

[DaHurt]

Thanks for the input Cashout...I train my calves in a very similar fashion, actually. Guess I'll just keep pounding away at them! When you competed were your calves larger than your arms?

 

[cashout]

Thanks for the input Cashout...I train my calves in a very similar fashion, actually. Guess I'll just keep pounding away at them! When you competed were your calves larger than your arms?

Yes. Legs have always my strongest point.

I always got the "Man! If your upper body was as developed as your wheels you could be a pro!" comment from the judges.

Today my quads and waist are still almost the same size. Waist = 28 inches quads = 27 inches.

 

[cashout]

Most impressive Cashout!

I haven't measured mine in a while. I could care less the dimensions to be honest! All I know is at 272 I had to oder 3xl uniforms for the fit of my arms and shoulders. People we givin me shit why don't you get a bigger shirt!

Note 1st guy to say that was my Orthipedic Surgen cause I couldn't get my shirt off at a visit LOL!

If I wear shorts in public anywhere other than the gym it freaks people out!

LOL.

 

[DaHurt]

Yes. Legs have we're always my strongest point.

I always got the "Man! If your upper body was as developed as your wheels you could be a pro!" comment from the judges.

Today my quads and waist are still almost the same size. Waist = 28 inches quads = 27 inches.

Honestly I'd much rather have legs that were more developed than my upper body than vice versa, if I had to choose.

I'm currently pretty much happy with my proportions, just want to bring it all up together, which can be challenging when some groups grow if you look at them, and others are stubborn as hell!

My waist is 29.5, quads 25, and calves 16.5...but bf is kind of high for me at the moment so I think I can trim the waist down to 29 or less for comp (hope so anyways!)

 

[DaHurt]

If I wear shorts in public anywhere other than the gym it freaks people out!

LOL.

that's awesome! haha

 

[Phatbastard]

If I wear shorts in public anywhere other than the gym it freaks people out!

LOL.

We can't help they were deprived! I always enjoy when I go to the store that women stare and the guys there with stare harder! LOL

You know your doing some thing right at that point!

 

[cashout]

that's awesome! haha

Not kidding man but I'd take a bigger upper body any day. Gotta wear shorts for any one to notice these...

 

[Phatbastard]

I would look retarted with a small waist like you guys have! I have a big structure to start with! i'm 36 waist 34 cut as hell. My thighs Dwarf my hips at 29"

 

[Phatbastard]

Not kidding man but I'd take a bigger upper body any day. Gotta wear shorts for any one to notice these...

Massive man I love it and your 5'4" lol Midget! I dispise u short Fellas!

Thats a shit load of quality mass/work there

But I have to be honest the attention may simply be coming from you choice in shorts there LMFAO