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jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2002/03/03, 09:42 PM This may be a stupid question, but when they measure the size of the arms, chest, etc, is that flexed or not? When I hear of someone having 22" biceps, it seems more logical that that is flexed and not relaxed. ---------------------------- --JBennett "I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!" "Pain is only weakness leaving the body."
ltroisi Posts: 764 Joined: 2001/11/06	2002/03/04, 07:01 AM it is generally assumed the bicep is flexed and the chest expanded. -------------- Your presence is marked by your giving, not by what you gain........Leslie
MuscleRage Posts: 203 Joined: 2001/12/09	2002/03/04, 02:19 PM jbennett....what is the measurement of ur arm flexed since you brought the discussion up.
jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2002/03/04, 10:22 PM Thanks, Itroisi. That's what I thought, but I just wanted to make sure. MuscleRage, My neighbor measured my arms about a month ago and they were both just a touch over 16.5in (not quite 16.75in). Last January before I started seriously working out, my wife measured them at 14in (flexed!). 2.5in in a year's time seems pretty decent to me. It would be nice if I continued to grow at that pace. My arms have never been my weak point, though. -------------- --JBennett "I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!" "Pain is only weakness leaving the body."
MuscleRage Posts: 203 Joined: 2001/12/09	2002/03/05, 07:47 PM Yeah thats definately a good gain! Keep up the good work!! I plan to gain about an inch in another year too....and if not a little more...I could always use it..lol!