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Body measurements and proportions calculated from wrist circumference.

• bad_wolf Posts: 993
  QUOTE Jul 18, 2012 11:03 AM GMT

  http://www.trulyhuge.com/fitnesscalculators.htm
  
  The above link is an example of the goal calculation systems available online. I was wondering the general consensus was around these, good way to manage your routine and measure progress, or just outright bullshit?

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• briz Posts: 20
  QUOTE Jul 18, 2012 11:36 AM GMT

  The numbers are just about spot on.
  
  Except waist,but many of us have a small problem there.
  
  lol.

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  QUOTE Jul 18, 2012 2:47 PM GMT

  Holy shit, according to this, I have a long way to go.
  
  My wrist is 6.75 inches.
  
  Here are the calculator, actual, and differences:
  
  Chest: 43.875, 38.5, -5.375 (this one shocked me the most, I need to gain over 5 inches on my chest/back to look proportional!)
  
  Forearm, 12.723, 12.0, -0.723 (okay, pretty close here)
  
  Waist: 30.712, 33.0, +3.0 (my waist is bigger, but I don't have much fat, so no way to change this here!)
  
  Thigh: 23.25, 24.0, +0.75 (pretty close here)
  
  Calf: 14.917, 15.5, +0.583 (close here too)
  
  Bicep: 15.795, 14.1., -1.675 (this one is pretty far behind)
  
  Neck: 16.233, 15.75, -0.483 (not too bad)
  
  
  It was interesting to look at the numbers, at least.
  

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  QUOTE Jul 18, 2012 2:53 PM GMT

  wow. Im fucked.

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  QUOTE Jul 18, 2012 3:07 PM GMT

  My wrist is 7.25" (that always amazes me because it looks so spindly to me), which means the rest of my body is severely deformed.

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  QUOTE Jul 18, 2012 5:28 PM GMT

  Well it seems realistic... And my waist is already the size that it says it should be.
  But then again I have the wrists of a five-year-old so it's kind of disappointing...

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  QUOTE Jul 18, 2012 5:54 PM GMT

  This thing says that my calves should be 13'' and my biceps 14''
  Is that normal? How would that even look?

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• bad_wolf Posts: 993
  QUOTE Jul 23, 2012 8:28 AM GMT

  Suppose it would if you measured the biceps when flexed, but I see what you mean though.

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  QUOTE Jul 23, 2012 1:32 PM GMT

  I think this set of ratios is calibrated to an ideal bodybuilder's physique?

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  QUOTE Jul 23, 2012 4:53 PM GMT

  I could stand to lose a few inches around my waist/hips. No surprise here, my biceps, calves and thighs are larger than expected. Chest, forearms and neck slightly smaller than they should be.
  
  Chest - website has 42.2500". I am 42"
  Waist - website has 29.5750". I am 34"
  Hip - website has 35.9125". I am 37.5"
  Bicep - website has 15.2100". I am 16"
  Forearm - website has 12.2525". I am 11.75" **
  Thigh - website has 22.3925". I am 23"
  calve - website has 14.3650". I am 16.5"
  neck - website has 5.6325". I am 15.5"
  
  ** I guess I need to jack-off more!

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• dc415 Posts: 184
  QUOTE Jul 23, 2012 5:03 PM GMT

  lol according to this i should have a 26.8" waist. yeah... i'll get on that right away.

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• Montague Posts: 4459
  QUOTE Jul 23, 2012 5:14 PM GMT

  Ok, I'm bigger than all those measurements and my wrist must be undersized.

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  QUOTE Jul 24, 2012 11:05 PM GMT

  My upper arms and chest do not like that site, lol... easily the hardest parts for me to put mass on.
  
  Thighs are a different matter

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• d694485 Posts: 213
  QUOTE Jul 24, 2012 11:13 PM GMT

  Is my wrist size supposed to be the narrowest part?

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  QUOTE Jul 24, 2012 11:22 PM GMT

  AlphaTrigger saidI think this set of ratios is calibrated to an ideal bodybuilder's physique?

  
  
  What he said. Bodybuilders are judged on body ratios and symmetry. So if you are planning on being a competitive body builder they are the way to go. Otherwise you should manage your workout routine around your fitness goals.

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• hrdbodybig Posts: 17
  QUOTE Jul 24, 2012 11:40 PM GMT

  It is surprisingly close
  
  8" Wrist
  
  Calculator My Measurement
  Chest 52" 50"
  
  Forearm 15.08" 14"
  
  Waist 36.4" 36"
  
  Thigh 27.56" 27"
  
  Hip 44.2" 43.5"
  
  Calve 17.68" 17.5"
  
  Bicep 18.72" 18.75"
  
  Neck 19.24" 17.5"
  
  I did not think I was going to be that close but it seems to be accurate.
  
  

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• Timbales Posts: 12830
  QUOTE Jul 25, 2012 12:10 AM GMT

  calves are supposed to be smaller than upper arms?

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  QUOTE Jul 25, 2012 2:28 AM GMT

  haha i couldn't believe when i checked it, it's almost perfect!
  
  site // me
  
  Chest Size: 39.91 // 36.41
  Forearm Size: 11.57 // 11.61
  Waist Size: 27.93 // 28.34
  Thigh Size: 21.15 // 21.65
  Hip Size: 33.92 // 35.62
  Calve Size: 13.56 // 13.58
  Bicep Size: 14.36 // 14.37
  Neck Size: 14.76 // 14.96
  

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• Bullwinklemoo... Posts: 6389
  QUOTE Jul 25, 2012 2:31 AM GMT

  Mine are around 8 inches, so my ideal size is:
  
  Chest: 52
  Forearm: 15
  Waist: 36
  Thigh: 27.56
  Hip: 44.2 (baby got back)
  Calve: 17.68
  Bicep: 18.72
  Neck: 19.24
  

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• intensity69 Posts: 7231
  QUOTE Jul 25, 2012 2:34 AM GMT

  Timbales saidcalves are supposed to be smaller than upper arms?

  
  
  I find that surprising. As do a lot of people: http://www.realjock.com/gayforums/2549854/
  
  A lot of the measurements for me were in the right ballpark. Except waist... it says I should have a 32" waist, but even when I was *underweight* for a brief period in my 20's I was 34".

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  QUOTE Jul 25, 2012 2:40 AM GMT

  How the hell do you increase neck size other than gaining fat?
  
  6.25" wrists
  
  Chest Size: 40.625 (36.75")
  Forearm Size: 11.75 (?)
  Waist Size: 28.5 (31")
  Thigh Size: 21.5 (19.75")
  Hip Size: 34.5 (36")
  Calve Size: 13.81 (13")
  Bicep Size: 14.625 (12.25")
  Neck Size: 15 (14)
  
  I have a hard time seeing myself with a 15" inch neck and a 28.5" waist lol.

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  QUOTE Jul 25, 2012 2:42 AM GMT

  AlphaTrigger saidI think this set of ratios is calibrated to an ideal bodybuilder's physique?

  
  
  These appear a lot more relaxed. I think I was reading something the other day...
  
  A bodybuilder physique:
  
  Arm size = 252% of wrist size
  Calf size = 192% of ankle size
  Neck Size = 79% of head size
  Chest Size = 148% of pelvis size
  Waist size = 86% of pelvis size
  Thigh size = 175% of knee size
  

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• intensity69 Posts: 7231
  QUOTE Jul 25, 2012 2:43 AM GMT

  S34n05 saidHow the hell do you increase neck size other than gaining fat?
  
  6.25" wrists
  
  Chest Size: 40.625 (36.75")
  Forearm Size: 11.75 (?)
  Waist Size: 28.5 (31")
  Thigh Size: 21.5 (19.75")
  Hip Size: 34.5 (36")
  Calve Size: 13.81 (13")
  Bicep Size: 14.625 (12.25")
  Neck Size: 15 (14)
  
  I have a hard time seeing myself with a 15" inch neck and a 28.5" waist lol.

  
  
  Exercises for your traps (Trapezius muscles)

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  QUOTE Aug 11, 2012 6:51 PM GMT

  My wrist is 7.5
  
  Chest website - 48.75 and I am 43.5
  Waist website - 34.125 and I am 37.5 ( yet my GAP 1969 jeans are a size 34!)
  Hips website - 41.437 and I am 41.25
  Biceps website - 17.55 and I am 15.5
  Forearms website - 14.137 and I am 12.5
  Thighs website - 25.837 and I am 23.25
  Calves website - 16.575 and I am 16.5
  Neck website - 18.037 and I am 17.25
  
  
  According to the above, I need to add 5 + inches to my chest, drop 4 inches off my waist, add 2 inches to my biceps, 2 inches to forearms, 2 inches to thighs, and an inch to my neck.
  
  Assuming that I follow a solid nutrition and exercise plan, would it be realistic to achieve the website recommendations in one year?
  
  I am looking for realistic goals...but my ultimate goal is to prepare for another Tough Mudder.
  
  Thanks!
  
  

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  QUOTE Aug 11, 2012 6:54 PM GMT

  According to Vitruvius it's B.S.

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