Chest big, arms not - bugging me, what to do? - Bodybuilding Discussion on Bodybuilding.net Training Forum

mitya · 07-12-2008, 10:44 AM

Hi all

Straight to the point: I have a rather strange build. I'm 13 stone, my chest is very defined, such that I have to usually get XL tops which then go down too far below my waste - but any smaller and it pulls tight across my chest.

Yet my arms, in comparison, aren't developed. My forearms are probably a shade under the size you'd expect for my chest, but my forearms are noteably under.

Can anyone point my in the right direction to doing something about this?

I used to train, and formulated a program with strong emphasis on the arms, with the help of people on forums. But I was told to stop by a doctor (false alarm - I can now restart). I never really saw any arm progress though.

A few facts:
1) I'm vegetarian but eat well and plenty
2) My mum's a very, very slight build - maybe I'm stuck with it?

Thanks in advance for any help

mitya · 07-12-2008, 11:53 AM

p.s. mistake in 2nd para - repeated 'forearms'. I meant my UPPERARMS were probbably a shade under the size expected.

Ross86 · 07-12-2008, 11:54 AM

Post your diet and your workout program.

john917v · 07-12-2008, 12:22 PM

I agree with Ross. My arms in general are underdeveloped compared to my torso, but I have noticed they have been getting firmer, and a little bigger/more vascularity.

Kane · 07-12-2008, 02:49 PM

Everyone used to say my arms were huge, but once I started working out properly my core grew quite a bit. Now everyone thinks my arms are small or asks if they shrunk...Even though they are almost an inch bigger than before.

_Wolf_ · 07-12-2008, 03:05 PM

What's your diet like? Pure vegetarian? Why?

afma142 · 07-12-2008, 09:01 PM

what kind of exercises do you do for arms?

HULK2211 · 07-13-2008, 09:05 AM

do you eat food that comes from animals or are you a vegitarian that only eats plants...i know there is a name for it but i cant think of it at the moment

Darkhorse · 07-13-2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HULK2211

do you eat food that comes from animals or are you a vegitarian that only eats plants...i know there is a name for it but i cant think of it at the moment

Carnivore

Herbavore

Omnivore

iron_worker · 07-13-2008, 01:33 PM

^^ lol

Vegan is the word you're looking for. They don't eat any animal products, I believe.

IronWorker

07-12-2008, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
mitya Rank: New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7	Chest big, arms not - bugging me, what to do? Hi all Straight to the point: I have a rather strange build. I'm 13 stone, my chest is very defined, such that I have to usually get XL tops which then go down too far below my waste - but any smaller and it pulls tight across my chest. Yet my arms, in comparison, aren't developed. My forearms are probably a shade under the size you'd expect for my chest, but my forearms are noteably under. Can anyone point my in the right direction to doing something about this? I used to train, and formulated a program with strong emphasis on the arms, with the help of people on forums. But I was told to stop by a doctor (false alarm - I can now restart). I never really saw any arm progress though. A few facts: 1) I'm vegetarian but eat well and plenty 2) My mum's a very, very slight build - maybe I'm stuck with it? Thanks in advance for any help
mitya Rank: New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7

07-12-2008, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
mitya Rank: New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7	p.s. mistake in 2nd para - repeated 'forearms'. I meant my UPPERARMS were probbably a shade under the size expected.
mitya Rank: New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7

07-12-2008, 11:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ross86 Rank: Middleweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,254 Country: Gender:	Post your diet and your workout program.
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07-12-2008, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
john917v Rank: Bantamweight Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 533	I agree with Ross. My arms in general are underdeveloped compared to my torso, but I have noticed they have been getting firmer, and a little bigger/more vascularity.
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07-12-2008, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kane Rank: Lightweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,590 Country: Gender:	Everyone used to say my arms were huge, but once I started working out properly my core grew quite a bit. Now everyone thinks my arms are small or asks if they shrunk...Even though they are almost an inch bigger than before.
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07-12-2008, 03:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
_Wolf_ Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,832 Gender:	What's your diet like? Pure vegetarian? Why?
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07-12-2008, 09:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
afma142 Rank: New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	what kind of exercises do you do for arms?
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07-13-2008, 09:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
HULK2211 Rank: New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 34	do you eat food that comes from animals or are you a vegitarian that only eats plants...i know there is a name for it but i cant think of it at the moment

07-13-2008, 01:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
iron_worker Rank: Lightweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Sk, Canada Posts: 1,078 Country: Gender:	^^ lol Vegan is the word you're looking for. They don't eat any animal products, I believe. IronWorker

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