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[@RenaissancePeriodization] 21" Arms at 18 y/o… Genetics Matter

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@RenaissancePeriodization - "21" Arms at 18 y/o… Genetics Matter"

Link: https://youtu.be/q6z7v_6bMzg

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Short Summary​

Andre Smay is a hardworking individual with unique genetic traits that support his development of gigantic arms. By age 18, he achieved an impressive physique with 21-inch arms and a body weight exceeding 220 pounds. Fitness strategies used by influencers may require customization to accommodate such individual circumstances rather than relying solely on standard submaximal gym routines.

Key Quotes​

Key Quotes​

  1. "And by the time I was 18, my arm had grown to 21 in on the pump with my weight already over 220 lb." (00:00:00)
  2. "Let me make something perfectly clear. Andre Smay is a hardworking person who is also genetically incredibly special. That's why his arms are big." (00:00:07)
  3. "If you think you're going to get gigantic arms, your best arms by spending an hour and a half in the gym and doing mostly submaximal sets for arms, that's probably not the best way to do it." (00:00:13)
  4. "I'm sorry. I got to say that because I was young once, believe it or not. guess I was still balding." (00:00:25)
  5. "And I also looked up to fitness influencers and wanted to do what they did cuz I thought I was going to get their results." (00:00:32)

Detailed Summary​

Physical Achievements​

  • By the age of 18, Andre Smay successfully grew his arm measurement to 21 inches while maintaining a body weight that exceeds 220 pounds.
  • His physical development is underpinned by unique genetic traits that distinguish him as a hardworking individual with a robust physique.

Fitness Recommendations​

  • Developing gigantic arms is most effectively achieved by moving beyond the standard recommendation of spending 1.5 hours in the gym using submaximal sets, which may otherwise yield less optimal results.
  • Fitness strategies that are popular among influencers often require adaptation to be ideal for everyone due to individual quirks and specific personal circumstances.

Individualized Approaches​

  • Evidence suggests that the standard submaximal set approach used in the gym may not always be the best solution for those with unique needs like Andre Smay.