arms on taller people

[SAGAT]

why is it that ...let's say...18 inch arms on a 6'2" person are considered less impressive than 18inch arms on (for example) a 5'8" person? i don't understand the logic behind this..i would say it is easier for a shorter person to pack on mass than a taller person...right? or am i completely wrong here. can someone explain this to me?

 

[zackdarnell]

Because on short people, the length of the upper arm is smaller, thus making it look thicker.

 

[SAGAT]

i know they LOOK more impressive, but that's not what i meant. what i meant to say was; why is it considered less impressive to ACHIEVE that size for a taller person.

 

[spatts]

Well, to restate whaat zack said, a taller person will have a longer arm, hence a longer muscle, from origin to insertion. When you curl the arm, and that muscle rolls up, and you measure it, a longer muscle should make a larger roll. Like rolling up a throw rug vs rolling up a living room carpet.

I suppose it depends on whether you're talking relaxed or flexed too.

 

[louden_swain]

Its all about proportion. There is also a ratio involved:


Muscle PP of weight = Weight (KG or LBS) / Height (CM or IN)


A person who is 6'2" needs at least 21 inch arms to match a person who is 5'8" and has 18 inch arms.

 

[coolcolj]

a taller person's arm is gonna measure more to begin with on the average

 

[SAGAT]

spatts: that example makes sense (i was talking about flexed btw), but what if the arm is unflexed....?

louden: are you sure about the 6'2"person needing a 21 inch arm to match a 5'8" 18 incher? if so, i've got a couple of inches to go, damn!

 

[collegiateLifter]

yea taller people generally have their work cut out for them. but on the flip side, my long waist at 34in should be lookin thinner than a person with a short waist of 34inches.