How big were Popeyes biceps?

Meet the real-life Popeye and his 31 inch biceps (which are as big as a grown-man’s waist!) An Egyptian-born bodybuilder has just had his 31 inch biceps crowned the biggest in the world.

Is Moustafa Ismail on steroids?

Mr Ismail, who lives in Massachusetts, has been dogged by accusations that he uses steroids, implants or other artificial means to augment his muscles. But he insists his arms are the result of punishing workouts and a diet of seven pounds of protein, nine pounds of carbohydrates and three gallons of water each day.

Does Moustafa Ismail use synthol?

Moustafa Ismail (born 1988) is an Egyptian bodybuilder, who once held the Guinness World Records for the largest upper arm circumference in the world. This has been attributed to his extensive synthol use.

What is a Popeye bicep?

A: A Popeye deformity is defined as any abnormal shortening or defect of the biceps muscle. The biceps tendon attaches between the elbow and the shoulder. It helps you lift your arm straight up and bend the elbow.

What is the biggest bicep ever recorded?

Egyptian man takes world record for biggest biceps, measuring at 31 inches. An Egyptian man has entered the Guinness World Records for having the world’s largest biceps. Dubbed the ‘real-life Popeye’, Moustafa Ismail, 24, has biceps which have a circumference of 31 inches, the same size of an average grown man’s waist.

Why do biceps look weird?

When a tendon in your biceps muscle tears, the muscle can bunch up and form a large, painful ball on your upper arm. This bulge is called a Popeye deformity or Popeye sign. It’s named after the ball-shaped biceps of a popular cartoon character of the 1930s.

What’s wrong with Popeyes arms?

If you sustain damage to the tendon that connects your biceps to your bones, it can rupture painfully. When it does, your biceps will tense into a painful ball that resembles the arms of the 1930’s cartoon character Popeye, which is why this injury is sometimes called a “ Popeye’s muscle” or “Popeye Deformity”.

What is the best biceps size?

Males