Hey everyone, a few years ago I posted on these forums and asked the question "How big could I get my arms at 5'7 naturally?" Responses said up to 18 inches naturally. Well here I am today and I've gotten my arms up to 18.5 inches and now I'm wondering, can I get up to the 20's? I know at this height with steroids you can definetly get over 20, but what about naturally? This is a goal I'm aiming for and I just wanted to know some peoples thoughts.
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10-11-2008, 09:20 PM #1
I'm 5'7, can I get 20 inch arms naturally?
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10-11-2008, 10:25 PM #9anonymousGuest
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10-11-2008, 10:37 PM #12anonymousGuest
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10-12-2008, 12:37 AM #14
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all a matter of bodyfat %. based on the pics i'm guessing you're about 15% or so. if you're looking for 18" with decent vascularity, it'll take quite a while because if you have 18.5 now and no vascularity whatsoever, i'd expect to lose about 2 inches were you to cut to ~8% now (pretty 'ripped').
not sure why you're so set on numbers though
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10-12-2008, 09:12 AM #17
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Don't listen to the naysayers, I definately think you can add an inch and a half onto your arms without becoming fat. It is all down to your genetics, and judging by your pics, you have some good genetics, especially on your arms. You will probably have to add 10-15 pounds to get those 20 inch arms, so you may have to bulk, but you are already at a pretty good bodyweight right now.
If you can get to 18.5, don't see why it would be a problem to get to 20. Layne Norton has 19 inch arms and he is what, 3 inches taller than you with crap genetics?1 Stripe Blue Belt, Gracie Barra BJJ (Reps to BJJ/MMA brahs)
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10-12-2008, 10:33 AM #21
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Why not? If you've got 18.5 already, no reason why 20 wouldn't be reachable eventually, but as some of the other guys have mentioned, if you want to be ripped with 20 inch arms, it will probably take a lot longer, but looks like you've got the genes for big guns.
Keep on hulkin'.
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10-12-2008, 11:08 AM #25Food quality does not change the laws of thermodynamics. Provided you consume adequate protein, EFAs, fiber, and vitamins and minerals you can eat whatever you want.
The only difference between a 'clean' and a 'dirty' food is how much of it you eat.
The Glycemic Index is meaningless unless you eat carbs alone in a fasted state. As soon as you add fat, protein, or fiber to a meal or have eaten in the previous 4-6 hours the GI is irrelevant.
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