DOMS

Is it reasonable to expect to gain 2" to the upper arms in two months?

I realize that genetics come into play. I also realize that the training routine is also (quite abviously) a determining factor.

I've studied up on the various body types: ecto, endo, meso and have concluded that I'm a meso body type. For clarification, I do understand that you can be a combination of body types but I don't seem to have much in common with ectos (I'm not thin and gain muscle fairly quickly) or endos (I don't gain fat quickly and don't have soft rounded features).

A for my routine, it's cetainly seems hard to me! I work out six days a week and work every body part twice per week. I'm also careful to look for signs of overtraining.

The reason that I ask is that I have absolutly no knowledge of how fast the human body can grow. None at all. Ask me if it's reasonable to rebuild an engine in 8 hours. I have no clue.

Thanks for any insight!

cappo5150

I think you have to gain like 20-30#s to put on 2inches to your arms. Maybe I'm wrong.

PreMier

Yea, typically its 10lbs an inch or so. depending on height though.

P-side Inc.

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SJ69

If you put 2" on your arms in 2 months make sure you post the specifics of your cycle 'cause I'm gettin' on that juice.
Seriously I don't think it can be done.

"I don't like small cars or real big women, but somehow I always find myself in 'em" - KR

DOMS

Since I'm not juicing, the I guess the answer is "no".

I'm going to push my self and see what I can do though.

Thanks for the knowledge guys!

madden player

It could happen...if you're new to training and you have above average genetics it is possible to but 2" on your upper arms in two months. If you do everything right and it is your first couple months of training and you are young, anything is posssible. The human body is made to work and adapt...2" on your upper arms in 2 months is not typical but possible.

If you are a teenager and your diet is perfect gains should come really fast...people will think you are on drugs...expect alot of strecth marks if you do gain 2" on your upper arms in 2 months.

I started to lift again after a 3 yr layoff and I am sure I put an inche+ on my upper arms in less than a month (memory cells)...just remember 2" is alot but it is possible don't let anyone tell you it is not...don't be dissapointed if all you gain is a 1/2 " to your upper arms in 2 months, don't be dissapointed if you gain nothing in 2 months.

It varies alot from person to person how fast they adapt to weight training, 2" in 2 months would be rare but it is possible.

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DOMS

I am new to bodybuilding but I'm 31, not a teenager.

I've already increased my upper arm a bit. But, like a schmuck, I didn't measure myself before.

SPIKE1257

Think you could set some resonable goals ? 2" on upper arms in 2 months, I guess anything is possible, I might find a suitcase full of hundreds on my way home tonite.. I don't think so.

madden player

Are you being rude or trying to be funny??...cut the guy a break, it was a simple question....keep it in bodybuilding terms....how can you compare the the likelihood of a gain of 2" to ones upper arm to finding a suitcase of hundreds?? ...he was already told that gains like that are not typical...he is new to bodybuilding...it was a reasonable question that deserved a resonable answer.

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trHawT

I think Spike was playin'!

-trHawT-

madden player

Bodybuilding is all about a positive attitude there is no room for anything negitive...You have to believe it to achieve it!!!

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largepkg

cfs3, I to am new to body building. I'm 31 as well. I started training 4/1/04. My arms 14 1/4'' right and 14'' left. I didn't train very hard for the first six weeks, but since then I've been extremely dedicated in the gym. At last measurement on 7/15/04 my arms were at 16'' right and 15 1/2'' left.

Be careful, once you start to see results like this you want to train constantly (at least I do).

DOMS

Emperical studies, how you got to love 'em.


Thanks for the info. If you don't mind me asking, how bad off were you when you started (physically that is)? I had a good sided spare tire!

trHawT

cfs, that avatar is the shit!!!

-trHawT-

SPIKE1257

I'm not trying to be a smart ass, just trying to make a point. It is probably impossible to gain 2" on your arms in 2 months, even you can see this I'm sure. Try to set some resonable short term goals. If you think that is a reasonable question, you should start reading more. There are some very informative books out there on nutrition and bodybuilding.

largepkg

When I started body building I was 212 lbs. @ 6'4''

I'm on the loose side as I've recently lost a lot of weight, but otherwise in very good shape.

I'm now 228 lbs.

Saturday Fever

Can it please be explained WHY it isn't possible to add 2" to your arms in 2 months?

Can you do it? Yes. What will it take?

It's going to take an incredible diet. I'm not talking about a diet where you take in 4000 calories a day, I'm talking about a diet that includes 10,000 or more calories per day at least. Also, you shouldn't be wasting your time on biceps if you want to simply get an arm that measures larger. Work your triceps. They're bigger, they're stronger and they are the key to getting massive arms.

Example: My arms are about 16" unflexed. If I flex my biceps, they're maybe 16.5". If I flex my triceps, they're just a hair over 17".

yay.

madden player

I would also like to no why it is impossible to gain 2" on your arms in 2 months??...

Maybe Spike would like to explain??

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madden player

...P.S. ...I almost added 2" to my arms in my very first couple months of training...if it wasn't 2" it was pretty close....don't forget about squats for upperbody growth...you have to believe it to achieve it.

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SPIKE1257

Maybe you didn't read the original post very well, lets get back to the question at hand, is it "resonable" to expect a 2" gain to the upper arms in two months ? Key word being reasonable.
In my opinion I don't think it is reasonable. This would be an exceptional accomplishment to gain 2" on arms in 2 months. I'm sure there are people that have acomplished this. But reasonable to expect it... NO

trHawT

Haha, tell em, Spike!

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Var

Spike....you're kind of an asshole!



























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PreMier

I could do it.

P-side Inc.

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Var

2" of fat?

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PreMier

No. Are you doubting me?

P-side Inc.

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Var

Yes I am

But when you disarm them, you at once offend them by showing that you distrust them, either for cowardice or for want of loyalty, and either of these opinions breeds hatred against you.

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Var

Unless, you just lost 2" due to not training and know you can get it back quickly due to muscle memory.

But when you disarm them, you at once offend them by showing that you distrust them, either for cowardice or for want of loyalty, and either of these opinions breeds hatred against you.

-N. Machiavelli

madden player

Did you read my first post in this thread???...I don't think so....so STFU!!!

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madden player

...I am done with this thread...good luck building them gunz cfs3.

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PreMier

Doubting me will be your downfall! I know it can be done, and I will do it. Its that simple.

P-side Inc.

"the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.