Zingaritano’s BodyBlog

I have gotten a few questions regarding how I developed the “peak” on my bicep.  Don’t get me wrong – I work my arms very hard on arm day, but I believe their shape is largely genetic.

I read somewhere on this site that if you can fit three fingers between your elbow and your bicep when your arm is bent at a 90 degree angle, then you have a “no lower bicep”.  Since I can easily fit three fingers in this area (and I only have a 32” sleeve), then I suppose I fall into this category.

The advantage of having this genetic trait is that it is easier for my bicep to look “peaked” when flexed.  The disadvantage is that when my arms are not flexed they look rather unimpressive.

For those who also have the same trait, I recommend spider curls (as opposed to preacher curls), and reverse curls to develop the brachialis muscles (which make the lower part of the bicep to appear larger).