Arm measurements

jennydelgado09

I've always felt like if it wasn't for my upper body I wouldn't look so big. Especially my upper arms. So 3 months ago I took measurements and my arms measured 11.5 inches relaxed. I measured them the other day and they are now 9 inches. Which is great but i still want them smaller.
Does anyone know what an ideal measurement would be or the average for women?
I'm also 4'11 so I'm thinking that's why my arms look so big because reading up it seems like 9 in is normal.

Lounmoun

My arm is about 11" and I don't consider that overly large. I would think 9-12" would be average. Smaller than 9" doesn't seem very realistic for a healthy adult female.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/825063/9-inches-large-for-a-female-arm
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/268980/ideal-arm-size

corinasue1143

Mine are 16. I am 5'10" and still overweight.

sardelsa

Mine are 9.5" relaxed. I find them small but I'm working on it. I am also 5'7 so height definitely makes a difference.

Rather than strive for some random arbitrary number, set goals such as "more defined, smaller arms" and work towards that.

RoxieDawn

I'm 5' 3.75" and mine are around 10 non flexed currently. I am not sure what to tell you, if you have more weight to lose, you will probably lose more from your upper body overall.

collectingblues

Mine are 9. They are puny.

WhereIsPJSoles

I’m 5’3 and mine are 10.5, never thought they were big or really been self conscious of them

ISweat4This

Mine measure 12.5" and I'm 5'2", 120lbs. People say they are big.

Need2Exerc1se

Hmm, based on this thread I am justified in thinking my arms are too big.

AnnPT77

Thickest part of biceps: 10.5" relaxed, 11.5" flexed, at about BMI 21.5 (5'5", upper 120s).

brittneyalley

Mine are like 12-13”. I hate them! It’s my biggest insecurity.

Slasher09

Mine are 11.5 and I've always found my arms to be on the "long and lean" side. I don't like them to go below 10 or my elbow looks bigger than my upper arm and it's weird

WhereIsPJSoles

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

Hmm, based on this thread I am justified in thinking my arms are too big.

They’re probably not. This measurement is just as arbitrary as thigh or hip measurements.

wizzybeth

Mine are 15.75 I believe. They are big.