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Muscle Measurement Chart for Men
Figures for determining IDEAL measurements for the average trainee Figures for determining HERCULEAN measurements for the serious bodybuilder.
Biceps -- 2.10"
Multiply this figure be you wrist size
Biceps -- 2.32"
Multiple this figure be you wrist size
Chest -- 5.62"
Multiply this figure be your wrist size
Chest -- 6.42"
Multiply this figure be your wrist size
Waist should equal 64% of chest girth Waist should equal 71% of chest girth
Thighs -- 1.44"
Multiply this figure by knee measurement
Thighs -- 1.63"
Multiply this figure by knee measurement
Calves should be 67% of thigh girth Calves should be 72% of thigh girth
Body Weight -- 2.55
Multiply this figure by height in inches
Body Weight -- 3.1
Multiply this figure by height in inches
Measure knees of smallest area.
Measure ankles around smallest part.
Measure wrist at smallest part.
DAILY CALORIE PERCENTAGE
  CARBOHYDRATES (%) PROTEINS (%) FATS (%)
Non-athlete 50 17.5 32.5
Bodybuilders and Powerlifters (maintenance training) 60-65 25-30 5-10-15
Bodybuilders and Powerlifters (in hard training) 45-47 33-35 15
Endurance Athletes (carb loading only) 70 25 5
THE HOLISTIC TRAINING GUIDE
REQUIREMENTS ENDURANCE STRENGTH/
ENDURANCE
SIZE/
STRENGTH
POWER
Work Loads 60-78% of 1-rep max. 80% of 1-rep max. 84-88% of 1 rep max. 88-92% of 1-rep max.
Repetitions 15-30 8-12 6-8 3-5
Sets 2-6 3-4 3-5 3-4
Speed of each Rep
I. Positive (Up) 2 or 10 seconds 2 seconds 2 seconds EXPLOSIVE
II. Negative (Down) 4 seconds 4 seconds 4 seconds 2-4 seconds
Pause Between Reps 5-10 seconds or option: 1-2 seconds 1-2 seconds 1-2 seconds 1-2 seconds
Rest Between Sets
a. General Exercise 1½-2 minutes 2-3 minutes 3-6 minutes 3-8 minutes
b. Specific Exercise 1-1½ minutes 1-2 minutes
c. Tendon Exercise 3-8 minutes 3-8 minutes
Rest Between Body Parts Workout minimal minimal minimal minimal

Rest Days Between Muscle Groups

1. Thighs 2-3 days same 5 days
2. Lower Back 2-3 days same 5 days
3. Chest 2-3 days same 3-4 days
4. Latissimus 2-3 days same
5. Trapezius 2-3 days same
6. Deltoids 2-3 days same
7. Biceps 2-3 days same
8. Triceps 2-3 days same
9. Forearms 2 days or less same
10. Calves 2 days or less same
11. Abdominals 2 days or less same
12. Neck 2 days or less same
Exercise per Body Part
a. Beginner Optional 1 Gen. Exercise Optional None
b. Intermediate Optional 1 Specific Exercise 1 General Exercise Optional
c. Advanced Optional 2 Specific Exercises 1 General Exercise Optional

So, you think you're strong, eh? Test your One-Rep Strength in
the following 10 exercises and know for sure.

BARBELL BACK SQUAT

BODYWEIGHT

FAIR

GOOD

EXCELLENT

Bantamweight

123 Lb. limit

 

205

 

245

 

280

Featherweight

132 Lb. limit

 

230

 

270

 

305

Lightweight

148 Lb. limit

 

255

 

295

 

330

Middleweight

165 Lb. limit

 

280

 

320

 

355

Light-heavy

181 Lb. limit

 

305

 

340

 

380

Middle-heavy

198 Lb. limit

 

330

 

370

 

405

Heavyweight

unlimited

 

360

 

395

 

435

SUPINE BARBELL BENCH PRESS 

Bodyweight

class

Fair

Good

Excellent

Bantamweight

Up to 123 Lbs.

 

135

 

160

 

185

Featherweight

Up to 132 Lbs.

 

155

 

180

 

205

Lightweight

Up to 148 lbs.

 

175

 

205

 

225

Middleweight

Up to 165 Lbs.

 

200

 

225

 

255

Light-heavy

Up to 181 Lbs.

 

220

 

255

 

290

Middle-heavy

Up to 198 Lbs.

 

240

 

290

 

325

Heavyweight

unlimited

 

265

 

325

 

370


CONVENTIONAL DEADLIFT 

BODYWEIGHT

FAIR

GOOD

EXCELLENT

Bantamweight

Up to 123 Lbs.

 

290

 

325

 

365

Featherweight

Up to 132 Lbs.

 

315

 

360

 

410

Lightweight

Up to 148 Lbs.

 

340

 

395

 

440

Middleweight

Up to 165 Lbs.

 

375

 

425

 

475

Light-heavy

Up to 181 Lbs.

 

410

 

460

 

510

Middle-heavy

Up to 198 Lbs.

 

440

 

490

 

550

Heavyweight

unlimited

 

480

 

550

 

605

ONE-DUMBBELL PRESS

 RATE YOUR LIFT: DUMBBELL PRESS

BODYWEIGHT

CLASS

 

FAIR

 

GOOD

 

EXCELLENT

Bantamweight

Up to 123 Lbs.

 

40

 

50

 

60

Featherweight

Up to 132 Lbs.

 

45

 

55

 

70

Lightweight

Up to 148 Lbs.

 

50

 

65

 

80

Middleweight

Up to 165 Lbs.

 

60

 

75

 

90

Light-heavy

Up to 181 Lbs.

 

70

 

85

 

100

Middle-heavy

Up to 198 Lbs.

 

80

 

100

 

120

Heavyweight

unlimited

 

100

 

120

 

140

BARBELL WALL CURL

BODYWEIGHT

CLASS

 

FAIR

 

GOOD

 

EXCELLENT

Bantamweight

Up to 123 Lbs.

 

70

 

95

 

110

Featherweight

Up to 132 Lbs.

 

80

 

95

 

110

Lightweight

Up to 148 Lbs.

 

90

 

105

 

120

Middleweight

Up to 165 Lbs.

 

100

 

115

 

130

Light-heavy

Up to 181 Lbs.

 

110

 

125

 

140

Middle-heavy

Up to 198 Lbs.

 

125

 

140

 

155

Heavyweight

unlimited

 

140

 

155

 

170

BARBELL REVERSE CURLS

BODYWEIGHT

CLASS

 

FAIR

 

GOOD

 

EXCELLENT

Bantamweight

Up to 123 Lbs.

 

60

 

75

 

90

Featherweight

Up to 132 Lbs.

 

65

 

80

 

100

Lightweight

Up to 148 Lbs.

 

75

 

85

 

110

Middleweight

Up to 165 Lbs.

 

90

 

95

 

120

Light-heavy

Up to 181 Lbs.

 

90

 

110

 

135

Middle-heavy

Up to 198 Lbs.

 

100

 

125

 

150

Heavyweight

unlimited

 

110

 

135

 

165

WEIGHTED CHINS

 

WEIGHT

 

FAIR

 

GOOD

 

EXCELLENT

Bantamweight

Up to 123 Lbs.

 

30