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View Poll Results: What size arms are considered big to general public (flexed)?

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Thread: What size arms are considered big (for most people)? (poll)

post 1610397541 07-12-2020, 04:32 PM
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What size arms are considered big (for most people)? (poll)

What size arms are considered big by the majority of people? Obviously for regular gym goers and miscers the number of inches needed to be considered big would be much higher than average

I am also aware theres other factors, such as height, body fat percentage etc.

But for a guy with average height and low body fat, what size arms would be considered big by most of the general public? And also how big are your arms when flexed no pump
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lean 15 inch arms are solid for a natty. 16 is really good anything more youre either v blessed genetically or tall. this is at like 10% bf
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Originally Posted By GlassMoon⏩
lean 15 inch arms are solid for a natty. 16 is really good anything more youre either v blessed genetically or tall. this is at like 10% bf
this. 15 inches for a natty is alright if under 12%
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post 1610398061 07-12-2020, 04:38 PM
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15-16. I’ve been told my arms look huge, they’re not...lol
post 1610398071 07-12-2020, 04:38 PM
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Fuking lmao at you T-Rex *******s

Mine are probably 30” at least
post 1610398161 07-12-2020, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted By Vhagar⏩
Fuking lmao at you T-Rex *******s

Mine are probably 30” at least
Mirin lol
post 1610398261 07-12-2020, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted By GlassMoon⏩
lean 15 inch arms are solid for a natty. 16 is really good anything more youre either v blessed genetically or tall. this is at like 10% bf
Yeah I agree

You have to consider the average untrained mans arms are 13 inches when flexed. So at lean 15s you will definitely look big and look like you lift
16 would be considered huge by most people if lean. I have a friend who is 6'1 with 16 inch lean arms and they look big and noticeable
post 1610398771 07-12-2020, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted By George2100⏩
15-16. I’ve been told my arms look huge, they’re not...lol
how many inches were your arms when they called it huge?

Those who are passionate and into bodybuilding usually have much higher standards for themselves. We are so used to seeing photos of people like arnold, ulisses, the rock etc that it is embedded in our mind that we need to be that big to be considered huge

But its a good thing to think like that, so you are never complacent and will continue to keep pushing to get bigger and stronger
post 1610398951 07-12-2020, 04:47 PM
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gonna say 16 since that’s what mine r and ppl call them big



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post 1610399141 07-12-2020, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted By lancefraudd⏩
how many inches were your arms when they called it huge?

Those who are passionate and into bodybuilding usually have much higher standards for themselves. We are so used to seeing photos of people like arnold, ulisses, the rock etc that it is embedded in our mind that we need to be that big to be considered huge

But its a good thing to think like that, so you are never complacent and will continue to keep pushing to get bigger and stronger
Slightly under 16. I say not big because my father has 20s. Don’t think I’ll ever get there haha
post 1610399721 07-12-2020, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted By proudmanlet⏩
gonna say 16 since that’s what mine r and ppl call them big



inb4 clive
are those 16s in your photo? Mirin, they look big bro I would have guessed they were 17-18
post 1610399861 07-12-2020, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted By George2100⏩
Slightly under 16. I say not big because my father has 20s. Don’t think I’ll ever get there haha
20s are probably unattainable for 99.9999999% of the population. You would need exceptional genetics + cell tech to get lean 20 inch arms
post 1610399961 07-12-2020, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted By lancefraudd⏩
20s are probably unattainable for 99.9999999% of the population. You would need exceptional genetics + cell tech to get lean 20 inch arms
I’m aware, and not interested in doing what it takes lol
post 1610399971 07-12-2020, 05:00 PM
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Depends on height, it's not just another factor height is the dominant factor. Manlets can look massive with 16's, but once you''re 6'1+ you need 17/18's to start looking big. When my arms were 16 inches they didn't really look big. 15 inch arms on me are basically DYEL
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Originally Posted By lancefraudd⏩
are those 16s in your photo? Mirin, they look big bro I would have guessed they were 17-18
hehe ty men =] yes they’re 16 in avi pic, think that’s my natty limit tbh since they been stuck that size for years no matter what, anyhow maybe they look bigger on me cuz 5’5” with short arms lol
post 1610400621 07-12-2020, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted By proudmanlet⏩
hehe ty men =] yes they’re 16 in avi pic, think that’s my natty limit tbh since they been stuck that size for years no matter what, anyhow maybe they look bigger on me cuz 5’5” with short arms lol
That’s pretty impressive imo. I’ve been stuck at 16s for a while and I’m 3 inches taller. Good chit brah
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Originally Posted By George2100⏩
That’s pretty impressive imo. I’ve been stuck at 16s for a while and I’m 3 inches taller. Good chit brah
thx brah! I’m impressed with u at 16s on ur height being so lean, gjdm
post 1610401041 07-12-2020, 05:12 PM
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Depends

In normal world 15-16”

Lifting world 17-18+
315*2 bench press

475 Deadlift

105s*9 dumbbell shoulder press

120s*12 incline dumbbell press

225*15 Close grip
post 1610401911 07-12-2020, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted By fitguy23⏩
Depends

In normal world 15-16”

Lifting world 17-18+
I think lifting world 15-16 would still be good if lean and averge height
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just saw a site with a chart that says 14.5 inches flexed is 95th percentile (bigger than 95% of population)

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/...47175093X.app2
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I have no idea on sizes for arms, but for me they don't need to be big, just well shaped. Muscular arms are so hnnnggg.
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
I have no idea on sizes for arms, but for me they don't need to be big, just well shaped. Muscular arms are so hnnnggg.
agreed! and broad shoulders too
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looks like 16 inches lean is the sweet spot
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Highly depends on frame and height. I’m a 5 5 manlet, quite lean. Flexed arms are 13.5 inches flexed and guys/girls always comment on my arms

Edit: waist is also like 28 inches so proportions are important
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Originally Posted By proudmanlet⏩
thx brah! I’m impressed with u at 16s on ur height being so lean, gjdm
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Whatever size these ones are

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15 is probably a solid number through the lens of a normal non-gym goer.

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