💪 Bicep Size Potential

Estimate your genetic arm size potential using the classic Steve Reeves formula.

Formula: Wrist circumference reflects bone structure. Ideal arm = Wrist × 2.5. Approximate natural ceiling = Wrist × 2.8.

Measure around the narrowest part of your wrist.

Where the Steve Reeves formula comes from

Steve Reeves was a 1950s bodybuilder famous for classic, balanced proportions rather than raw size. His approach tied each measurement back to wrist and ankle circumference — markers of skeletal frame that don't change with training. The idea: a larger frame can carry more muscle, so your wrist gives a rough ceiling for what arm size will look proportional and be naturally attainable.

This calculator applies the commonly cited multipliers: an ideal flexed arm around 2.5× your wrist, and a practical natural ceiling near 2.8×. Treat these as directional targets, not guarantees. Real arm size depends on overall body mass, training volume, nutrition, and body-fat level. If you're chasing size, the TDEE & macro calculator will help you set the calorie surplus that actually drives growth.

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