Biggest Arms in the World
If you want to know the record holder for the biggest arms in the world, then you're in the right place. Gregg Valentino is reported to have the largest biceps, measuring 28 inches or 71.12 cm. He is one of the most controversial yet popular bodybuilers. his arms are so large that they are larger than some people's waist. Gregg Valentino has been body building since the age of 14. He is only 5' 6" tall, but weighs about 250 pounds, has a 58 inch chest, can bicep curl 300 pounds and can bench press 550 pounds. His fame skyrocketed when he was featured in The Man Whose Arms Exploded, a TLC documentary highlighting the use and abuse of steroids.
In the documentary he recalls his misuse of steroids, namely not taking precautions necessary to prevent infection. Consequently he eventually came down with a very serious infection of his right biceps. After failed attempts to drain the hematoma himself, using the same needles he used to inject his steroids, and "filling two glasses with blood and pus" he sought emergency medical treatment. Ultimately his arm was saved, at the cost of a significant reduction in the size and shape of the biceps.
Jay Cutler is reporter to have the largest arms without the use of injections to the arms. His arms measure 22.5 inches (57 cm), he won the IFBB Mr. Olympia 2006-07, 2009-10. Sergio Oliva also has one of the biggest biceps. Lee Priest's arms are 20 inches (in competition, pumped) and 21.5 (off-season, pumped). Arnold Schwarzenegger at his bodybuilding peak his biceps was 22". Ronnie Coleman had also 22 inch guns.
Did you know that the biceps can be strengthened using weight and resistance training. An example of a well known biceps exercise is the simple biceps curl.
Check also here the biggest waist or the longest without food. For a list of the most extreme known achievements in the planet, check our top world records.
