Thread: I don't have a peak!!!!

99% genetic.

yes simple its genetics but u must try to do some exercises if possible to come out that peak

it's 100% genetic, it's the shape of your muscle. if you build your biceps and they do not peak, they never will, there are no special exercises to build a peak.

Boy we get this question alot. Yes, the bicep "peak" is really genetic but there are ways to make your biceps appear "higher." How? Build the brachialis muscle which lies underneath the biceps. When developed, the brachialis will literally "push" the biceps up higher, giving them a more "peaked" appearance.

Here is a short article I wrote for the VPX newsletter:

Higher Bi's!

Forget concentration curls for “peaking” the biceps! You cannot alter the shape of this muscle to any degree as your biceps’ contour is controlled largely by your genetics. Look at the difference between Ronnie Coleman’s biceps and Kevin Levrone’s biceps. Both of these guys have arms that are indescribably huge, however, Ronnie’s bi’s are peaked beyond peaked, while Kevin’s bi’s are somewhat flat. Did this occur because Ronnie has some magic arm program that Kevin is not privy to? Of course not! If it isn’t in your genetic code to have bi’s that are peaked like Ronnie’s are, no amount of concentration curls or any other “peaking” exercise is going to get you there. All is not lost, however. There is something you can do to give your biceps the illusion of greater “height!” WORK HARD TO BUILD THE BRACHIALIS, a muscle that lies just underneath the biceps! When this muscle becomes more developed, it literally “pushes” the bicep up higher, making it appear to have a greater peak. In order to force hypertrophy in the brachialis you must pick curling exercises that put the biceps in a “mechanically weak” position so that the brachialis must do more work in order to flex the arm. These movements include: hammer curls of all types (seated, standing, cross body, cable with rope, incline), reverse curls (barbell or cable), 90 degree preacher curls (barbell, cable, dumbbell), and cable overhead curls (lying or seated). Here is a sample bicep routine that prioritizes the brachialis:


90 degree preacher curl: 2-3 x 6-8
incline hammer curls: 2-3 x 10-12
cable reverse curl: 2-3 x 12-15

So, if your biceps are looking flat, try this routine for 6-8 weeks, and watch as your biceps have a “heightened” experience!

Thanks... It is that concentration curls that just make my bis bigger ...my previous gym doesnt' have the machine for preacher curls ....

My new and better gym has it...but i can't understand it has only one chair for preacher...while it has about 5 bench press racks...

it is a great problems fighting off those doing all kinds of curls on that single chair...it should be reserved for preacher curl only...

IF UR ARM SIZES R BIG ENOUGH THEY 'LL ANTOMATICALLY LOOK BIG BUT FOR PEAK U CAN TRY THE ROUTINE GIVEN BY GOPRO.

i don't understand the need for a peak.. personally, i don't go around flexing my biceps.. nor the other people iin the gym or the real world.. are you in competition, moon?

no it is just that even my sluggish friends have peaks naturally though not bigh enough...
I have been throwing out irons and this just resulted in big biceps.
I think those with peaks are stronger...maybe another myth

its just ur imagination moon the guys which ve peaks it is not necesarry that they r stronger. its just the way of thinking.

Originally posted by moon
no it is just that even my sluggish friends have peaks naturally though not bigh enough...
I have been throwing out irons and this just resulted in big biceps.
I think those with peaks are stronger...maybe another myth

Bicep peak has NOTHING to do with strength! The peak is just a shape. Everyone has uniquely shaped muscles and physiques. Just do your best to develop YOUR muscles the best you can.

lol guys with peaks ain't stronger!

i know guys who have much better peaks than me and i can outlift them with ease

I know guys that are bigger than me and I'd outlift them with ease

size and strength are different

moon i have no peak also but my arms are still bigger thatn my friends who have a nice peak. Don't worry , go with gopro said and you'll gain some highet,. Also are your friends skinner then you?

the peak is just a beautiful shape it has nothing to do with strength.

incline dumbell curls...