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Measurements - May 14 2008 15:52:05
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I've never really been one for measurements but I took a few last night just to keep a track.
I'm not sure though what would be considered proportionate measurements, any idea?
This is just generally speaking as obviously there will be many variables and extremes.
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RE: Measurements - May 14 2008 17:18:31
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I think your calf should be the same as your arm. Which should be the same as your neck? Or something like that. Theres some kind of system like that. Can't quite remember it.
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RE: Measurements - May 14 2008 20:39:10
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It varies but there are some vague 'rules'
Your upper arm (flexed), neck and calf - should be roughly equal - though the calf can be slightly less than the other two.
And they should be 65-70% the size of the thigh
Forearms vary and there is no set rule - as it depends on wrist size (which there is little you can do to train)
Chest to waist there is no rule - just the bigger chest the better
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RE: Measurements - May 14 2008 20:41:55
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Who's going to be the first person.........?
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RE: Measurements - May 14 2008 20:50:33
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though the calf can be slightly less than the other two
Only 'slightly' less 
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RE: Measurements - May 14 2008 21:35:06
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http://www.musclenet.com/proportion.htm
might help, don't ask me if it's accurate or not
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RE: Measurements - May 14 2008 22:24:51
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It varies but there are some vague 'rules'
Your upper arm (flexed), neck and calf - should be roughly equal - though the calf can be slightly less than the other two.
And they should be 65-70% the size of the thigh
Forearms vary and there is no set rule - as it depends on wrist size (which there is little you can do to train)
Chest to waist there is no rule - just the bigger chest the better
Doh - my neck blows my arms and calves out the water 
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RE: Measurements - May 14 2008 22:36:46
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My calves are about 2" bigger than both my neck and arms. Plus waist is a bit on the large side 
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RE: Measurements - May 15 2008 13:41:57
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My calves are an inch bigger than my neck and over 2 " bigger than my arms!!
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RE: Measurements - May 15 2008 13:43:54
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my necks bigger than my arms and calves but thats down to using a head harness lol
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RE: Measurements - May 15 2008 14:43:36
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heck, for 8" wrists i've got some growing 
Chest Size: 52
Forearm Size: 15
Waist Size: 36
Thigh Size: 27.5
Hip Size: 44.2
Calf Size: 17.7
Biceps Size: 18.7
Neck Size: 19.2
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RE: Measurements - May 15 2008 15:13:52
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male girth calculator! what if u put the measurement for.... saying that i have an 8 inch wrist and am very close to the measurements it gives,ams are a bit bigger waist a bit smaller all the others are the same.
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RE: Measurements - May 15 2008 15:50:43
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ORIGINAL: James
It varies but there are some vague 'rules'
Your upper arm (flexed), neck and calf - should be roughly equal - though the calf can be slightly less than the other two.
And they should be 65-70% the size of the thigh
Forearms vary and there is no set rule - as it depends on wrist size (which there is little you can do to train)
Chest to waist there is no rule - just the bigger chest the better
i always wonder if you say this because your arms are your best body part or one of them
ime most non trainers walk round with bigger calves than there upper arms and this should continue through training to be in proportion
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RE: Measurements - May 15 2008 16:37:39
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i always wonder if you say this because your arms are your best body part or one of them
ime most non trainers walk round with bigger calves than there upper arms and this should continue through training to be in proportion
But the proportions of a person change when they BB. Their chest to waist ratio increases a lot along with other types of ratios.
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RE: Measurements - May 15 2008 16:51:33
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quote:
ORIGINAL: carl19
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ORIGINAL: James
It varies but there are some vague 'rules'
Your upper arm (flexed), neck and calf - should be roughly equal - though the calf can be slightly less than the other two.
And they should be 65-70% the size of the thigh
Forearms vary and there is no set rule - as it depends on wrist size (which there is little you can do to train)
Chest to waist there is no rule - just the bigger chest the better
i always wonder if you say this because your arms are your best body part or one of them
ime most non trainers walk round with bigger calves than there upper arms and this should continue through training to be in proportion
it weighs up for me (roughly)
neck 17.5", arm 16.25", calf 15.5"
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RE: Measurements - May 15 2008 16:55:49
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ORIGINAL: James
It varies but there are some vague 'rules'
Your upper arm (flexed), neck and calf - should be roughly equal - though the calf can be slightly less than the other two.
And they should be 65-70% the size of the thigh
Forearms vary and there is no set rule - as it depends on wrist size (which there is little you can do to train)
Chest to waist there is no rule - just the bigger chest the better
Interesting stuff there James.
My arms are 14.5'' Calves 14.5'' and neck 15.5''....so almost right
oh and Thighs are 24''
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