Bicep peak

**Mudge** · 06-07-2002, 06:21 PM

If I flex my biceps carefully I can pronounce the peak, but yes after a few weeks it was pretty much bye bye, but I wasn't very meaty then, or now. I'm pretty much stuck at 17 1/4" currently, but my arms overpower my back/shoulders so I need to concentrate on that for awhile.

john992 · 06-09-2002, 06:38 PM

YOu are either born with a biceps peak or your not, its that simple! Yes, Training the brachialis via exercises such as hammer curls and reverse curls will help hypertrophy the brachialis and yes this will cause more girth to the upper arm, but it will not cause more bicep peak, so to speak. If this was so, dont you think all pro bodybuilders would have an awesome peak as this is their lively hood. Each and every person is different some biceps peak more then others. Looking at probodybuilders is a great way to see these differences. Many probodybuilders do not have a bicep peak and they are at the top of our sport! One of my colleagues put it like this "if you could so specifically alter the shape of a muscle this would imply that you could change a muscle shape to look like any other individuals muscle" This simply put is not true! Also think about this have you ever read an article about creating a peak on your abdominals, shoulders, triceps, forearms, hamstrings etc. ?

CJMAJOR · 06-09-2002, 08:30 PM

You guys have been helpful
thanks for your help

john992 · 06-10-2002, 02:26 PM

Anytime! Always looking to help a fellow bodybuilder who's willing to listen and learn.

Robboe · 06-11-2002, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by john992
YOu are either born with a biceps peak or your not, its that simple!

So true...

Quote:

Originally posted by john992
If this was so, dont you think all pro bodybuilders would have an awesome peak as this is their lively hood.

Yeah, the best example is Arnold himself. Notice the difference between his right and left biceps? If concentrations curl really did alter peak, then why didn't he just sort out his left arm to match his right?

**Mudge** · 06-11-2002, 10:11 AM

There are different muscle shapes, and obviously his left and right didn't match.

Robboe · 06-11-2002, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
There are different muscle shapes, and obviously his left and right didn't match.

Exactly!

Genetics determine shape.

john992 · 06-11-2002, 10:59 AM

Well said CHICKEN DADDY

Robboe · 06-11-2002, 11:14 AM

John, you're a genius.

Here's 10 ironmag points.

TJohn · 06-11-2002, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by john992
Well said CHICKEN DADDY

Kiss up

TJohn

john992 · 06-11-2002, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TJohn

Kiss up

TJohn

HUH? Does chicken daddy own this site or somthing? Youve lost me TJOHN explain.

butterfly · 06-11-2002, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by john992
HUH? Does chicken daddy own this site or somthing? Youve lost me TJOHN explain.

Does CD own this site????

He didn't mean to show his ignorance oh great Prince!!!!

john992 · 06-11-2002, 05:34 PM

So Prince operates the site then?

Scotty the Body · 06-11-2002, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by john992
So Prince operates the site then?

Prince owns the site, he has many helpers to operate it smothly.

butterfly · 06-11-2002, 05:44 PM

Well said Scotty

TJ ~ Is that you on the bike????

06-07-2002, 06:21 PM	#31
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	If I flex my biceps carefully I can pronounce the peak, but yes after a few weeks it was pretty much bye bye, but I wasn't very meaty then, or now. I'm pretty much stuck at 17 1/4" currently, but my arms overpower my back/shoulders so I need to concentrate on that for awhile.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

06-09-2002, 08:30 PM	#33
CJMAJOR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 103	You guys have been helpful thanks for your help
CJMAJOR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 103

06-11-2002, 10:11 AM	#36
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	There are different muscle shapes, and obviously his left and right didn't match.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

06-11-2002, 11:14 AM	#39
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,151	John, you're a genius. Here's 10 ironmag points.
	Being held down by The Man

06-11-2002, 05:44 PM	#45
butterfly Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,526 Photos: 11	Well said Scotty TJ ~ Is that you on the bike????
	~Ann We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open. -Harry Edwards

06-09-2002, 06:38 PM	#32
john992 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 121	YOu are either born with a biceps peak or your not, its that simple! Yes, Training the brachialis via exercises such as hammer curls and reverse curls will help hypertrophy the brachialis and yes this will cause more girth to the upper arm, but it will not cause more bicep peak, so to speak. If this was so, dont you think all pro bodybuilders would have an awesome peak as this is their lively hood. Each and every person is different some biceps peak more then others. Looking at probodybuilders is a great way to see these differences. Many probodybuilders do not have a bicep peak and they are at the top of our sport! One of my colleagues put it like this "if you could so specifically alter the shape of a muscle this would imply that you could change a muscle shape to look like any other individuals muscle" This simply put is not true! Also think about this have you ever read an article about creating a peak on your abdominals, shoulders, triceps, forearms, hamstrings etc. ?

06-10-2002, 02:26 PM	#34
john992 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 121	Anytime! Always looking to help a fellow bodybuilder who's willing to listen and learn.

06-11-2002, 10:59 AM	#38
john992 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 121	Well said CHICKEN DADDY

06-11-2002, 05:34 PM	#43
john992 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 121	So Prince operates the site then?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How to achieve a killer peak to you bicep!	KONAN	Training	35	03-29-2006 07:45 AM
Bicep Peak	Tough Old Man	Training	32	07-12-2005 01:37 PM
bicep peak	Rpn1984	Training	5	06-16-2005 09:59 PM
Bicep shape and peak	OmarJackson	Training	12	12-11-2003 09:14 PM
Bicep peak	underrated tyler	Training	6	06-20-2001 05:57 PM