Hey guys, I've been wondering about this for a while: what are the best proportions? I mean, sure you want to be BIG and RIPPED, and have a pleasant physique. But what does the tape say?
Steve Reeve's measurements, when he won his Mr. Universe title, would possibly qualify you for a local show. And was this all natural? Testosterone was first made available as a supplement in the '40s so there is no guarantee that it was 100% unassisted. BUT what about today? Does everyone have arms the same size as their neck? Probably not... And calves = arms? Chest = 2x thighs? How does one calculate the weak points?
Maybe if you've got them, post some of the top BBers' measurements for comparison? I'd like to get an idea how it all works out...
I've found only some old ones, which might be considered more aesthetic :
Steve Reeves: height 6ft 1, weight 214lbs, arms 18 in, chest 52 in, thigh 26 in, calf 18 in, neck 18 in, forearm 14", wrist 7¼"
Kevin McNamara: height 5 ft 7½ in., weight 198 lb , arms 18 in, chest 49½ in, waist 29½ in, thighs 25 in, calf 17 in.
Casey Viator: height 5 ft 8 in, weight 217 lb, arms 19½ in, chest 50 in, waist 31½ in, thigh 28 in, calf 18 in.
Steve Reeve's measurements, when he won his Mr. Universe title, would possibly qualify you for a local show. And was this all natural? Testosterone was first made available as a supplement in the '40s so there is no guarantee that it was 100% unassisted. BUT what about today? Does everyone have arms the same size as their neck? Probably not... And calves = arms? Chest = 2x thighs? How does one calculate the weak points?
Maybe if you've got them, post some of the top BBers' measurements for comparison? I'd like to get an idea how it all works out...
I've found only some old ones, which might be considered more aesthetic :
Steve Reeves: height 6ft 1, weight 214lbs, arms 18 in, chest 52 in, thigh 26 in, calf 18 in, neck 18 in, forearm 14", wrist 7¼"
Kevin McNamara: height 5 ft 7½ in., weight 198 lb , arms 18 in, chest 49½ in, waist 29½ in, thighs 25 in, calf 17 in.
Casey Viator: height 5 ft 8 in, weight 217 lb, arms 19½ in, chest 50 in, waist 31½ in, thigh 28 in, calf 18 in.